Certification: C Sawyer
1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, D.C., 20250-0003
The module-based training focuses on "Developing a Thinking Sawyer" and emphasizes risk management, human factors, and sawyer safety. Forest Service sawyers can still attend approved training courses until the new program is finalized.
A Crosscut Sawyer Trainee is someone who has no formal training and is required to work under direct
supervision of a B or C sawyer. They function as a "helper" to assist a more experienced sawyer in
bucking situations. They must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
A Crosscut Sawyer Trainee is someone who has no formal training and is required to work under direct
supervision of a B or C sawyer. They function as a "helper" to assist a more experienced sawyer in
bucking situations. They must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 3 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- No
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- Yes
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- No
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Advanced
The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.
- This certification is related to the Job Corps training program.