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