Chainsaw Safe Handling, Maintenance & Practices Certification Course

Chainsaw Safe Handling, Maintenance & Practices Certification

In this extensive 1 or 2 day seminar, Ken Fosty, Certified and Accredited Professional Chainsaw Instructor teaches a hands-on approach on how to operate your chainsaw safely.

Indoor classroom presentations include personal protective equipment, kickback, proper felling techniques, notching & backcutting, chainsaw storage & fuel/oil utilization, chainsaw disassembly & maintenance, chainsaw sharpening, proper starting procedures, chainsaw safety features, limbing & bucking, etc.

 Additional classroom presentations include videos, hands-on chainsaw maintenance and proper sharpening and take home handouts.

Outdoor, hands-on training is an essential component as each of the participants are required to demonstrate proper chainsaw starting, handling and safe cutting operation to the instructor’s satisfaction. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chainsaws if available, however, not necessary as Ken provides all chainsaws and personal protective equipment. 

All participants complete an outdoor, hands-on practical session followed by an open-book test. Certificates, valid for three years are awarded to all participants.

"As  an individual who never operated a chainsaw, I have completed the course with confidence that I can use my chainsaw safely and efficiently."

"I have taken four previous chainsaw courses, this by far is the best course that I have taken. Good job!"

"This course was fun and interesting. Ken's style of instructing and his use of props was very well put together. Well done!"

"Ken was diligent in reinforcing the importance of safety and procedure."

Timing: Year Round

One-day or two-day.

Seminars are all-inclusive for the Chainsaw Safe Handling, Maintenance and Practices Certification Course.  All of the materials, chainsaws, hardhats, chaps, gloves, props, equipment including audio visual equipment, instructional videos, and  take-home handout material are supplied.

For further information, bookings and cost inquiries contact:

Forestry Training Services

590 Rupertsland Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2V 0H4

Cell 1-204-963-2209

E Mail

How to Prune Apple Trees

 

How to Prune Apple Trees

Proper pruning of apple trees is important to develop good, strong form, maximize fruit production and reduce insect/disease problems.
Using multi-media presentations, Ken Fosty, Manitoba Certified Arborist will illustrate how to train young trees, maintain tree health and restrict growth for older apple trees. Thinning out and heading back are discussed as well as proper tools and proper pruning cuts.
This presentation has two parts. The first part illustrates pruning and rejuvenating older, neglected apple trees. The second part focuses on training and pruning young apple trees. Without proper pruning, apple trees will not develop good form. Properly trained apple trees will yield high quality fruit much earlier and live significantly longer.
Participants will leave this seminar with the knowledge and ability to prune their own apple trees.

Timing: Year Round

Duration: 1.5 hours

Seminars are all-inclusive. All of the materials, props, equipment and handout material are supplied.

For further information, bookings and cost inquiries contact:

Forestry Training Services

590 Rupertsland Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2V 0H4

Cell 1-204-963-2209

EMAIL

How to Prune Landscape Trees

How to Prune Landscape Trees

Landowners often neglect the annual pruning of trees. Without proper pruning, however, trees will not develop proper shade or form. Properly trained trees will stay healthy and live significantly longer.
When to prune depends on several factors, notably the species being grown and the reason you are pruning. Ken Fosty, Manitoba Certified Arborist received direct training from Dr. Alex Shigo at an intensive week-long workshop at Olds College.
Ken will transfer his knowledge to the participants and will illustrate proper tools and proper pruning cuts. With the aid of hands-on props, fundamentally important terms such as branch bark ridge, branch collar, included bark, flush cuts, callus, woundwood, compartmentalization, topping, etc. will be explained during this multi-media presentation.
All aspects of proper pruning of ornamental trees will be discussed. Learn when to prune, why to prune, what to prune and how to prune.
Participants will leave this seminar with the knowledge and ability to prune their own landscape trees.

Timing: Year Round

Duration: 1.5 hours

Seminars are all-inclusive. All of the materials, props, equipment and handout material are supplied.

For further information, bookings and cost inquiries contact:

Forestry Training Services

590 Rupertsland Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2V 0H4

Cell 1-204-963-2209

EMAIL