|
Dave teaches chainsaw safety at a local tree-care company
 |
| Dave chats with the owner/manager of a local tree-care company and some of its employees who took Dave's chainsaw safety course |
Dave is accredited by the Alberta Woodland Trainers Association (AWTA) to teach the safe use and handling of a chainsaw. The AWTA is a well-respected group that has trained thousands of urban and rural foresters in Canada over the past several years. Dave earned his accreditation because of his many years of experience operating a chainsaw and as a result of achieving one of the highest scores, Canada-wide, on an oral (to evaluate teaching style), written (to evaluate knowledge of the theory), and practical (to evaluate hands-on skills) test required at the conclusion of a course offered only to those deemed eligible for instructor status. Dave is one of only two in Manitoba who has been accredited by the AWTA to teach their material.