May saw at the next Proper turndown wedges, complexity higher level, but only procedure for cutting analysis, and under the immediate situations that exceed application of safe supervision of a sawyer the sawyer’s abilities. bucking techniques. qualified to supervise the Specialized saw uses, When using a work. as needed. crosscut saw, proficient in single May not fell. and double bucking techniques, including Can supervise A Sawyers clear team when they are bucking but communication. not when felling Demonstrates ability to assess when a Has successfully sawing task exceeds completed an NRSTC the sawyer’s covering general saw capabilities. bucking, limbing, and brushing. Evaluation: Demonstrated The proficiency of application of formal B Sawyers Bucking instruction in brushing, ̶ Only is determined by a bucking, and limbing sawyer evaluator, techniques of moderate certified by the certifying complexity. official, and documented Demonstrated on the National Sawyer proficiency in and safe Certification Card. use of a saw in moderately complex situations. 2358.1 Exhibit 02--Continued – Sawyer Responsibilities and Limitations and Training, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements B Sawyer May independently fell, Formal Instruction: at least Acquired through formal Proficient in basic saw – buck, and limb any size 8 hours instruction utilizing one skills and tools needed Felling and material in moderately Demonstrated Field or more NRSTCs, which for crosscut, axe, and Bucking complex situations within Proficiency: at least 12 review the topics covered chain saw use. the restrictions noted on hours in A Sawyer training and Demonstrates the sawyer’s National Training: 20-36 hours introduce: proficiency in all skills Sawyer Certification listed in B Sawyer – Card. Prerequisites: First Aid and of binds and Bucking Only. CPR mitigation techniques. Demonstrates proper May saw at the next Principles of felling and placement of face cuts higher level under the bucking. and back cuts in immediate supervision of instruction on trees, as verified by a sawyer qualified to felling techniques in stump analysis. supervise the work. moderately complex Demonstrates situations. completeness and Has successfully Identification and accuracy in tree size-up, completed an NRSTC for evaluation of hazardous complexity analysis,
May saw at the next higher level, but only under the immediate supervision of a sawyer qualified to supervise the work. May not fell. Can supervise A Sawyers when they are bucking but not when felling Has successfully completed an NRSTC covering general saw bucking, limbing, and brushing. The proficiency of B Sawyers ̶ Bucking Only is determined by a sawyer evaluator, certified by the certifying official, and documented on the National Sawyer Certification Card. Proper turndown procedure for cutting situations that exceed the sawyer’s abilities. Specialized saw uses, as needed. wedges, complexity analysis, and application of safe bucking techniques. When using a crosscut saw, proficient in single and double bucking techniques, including clear team communication. Demonstrates ability to assess when a sawing task exceeds the sawyer’s capabilities. Evaluation: Demonstrated application of formal instruction in brushing, bucking, and limbing techniques of moderate complexity. Demonstrated proficiency in and safe use of a saw in moderately complex situations. 2358.1 – Exhibit 02--Continued Sawyer Responsibilities and Limitations and Training, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements B Sawyer – Felling and Bucking May independently fell, buck, and limb any size material in moderately complex situations within the restrictions noted on the sawyer’s National Sawyer Certification Card. May saw at the next higher level under the immediate supervision of a sawyer qualified to supervise the work. Has successfully completed an NRSTC for Formal Instruction: at least 8 hours Demonstrated Field Proficiency: at least 12 hours Training: 20-36 hours Prerequisites: First Aid and CPR Acquired through formal instruction utilizing one or more NRSTCs, which review the topics covered in A Sawyer training and introduce: of binds and mitigation techniques. Principles of felling and bucking. instruction on felling techniques in moderately complex situations. Identification and evaluation of hazardous Proficient in basic saw skills and tools needed for crosscut, axe, and chain saw use. Demonstrates proficiency in all skills listed in B Sawyer – Bucking Only. Demonstrates proper placement of face cuts and back cuts in trees, as verified by stump analysis. Demonstrates completeness and accuracy in tree size-up, complexity analysis,
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