Coastal Forest Worker Certificate
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Certificate |
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Priority admission for Indigenous students |
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International applicants welcome |
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Overview
This certifiate program mixes theory with practical skills to prepare you for a variety of careers in the coastal forest sector. After graduation, you can start working in the field or continue with the Coastal Forest Technology Diploma program.
You'll learn:
- Silviculture
- Harvesting techniques
- Plant identification
- Occupational safety
- Surveying
- Timber cruising
- Grading and scaling
- Resource management
Included certifications:
- BCFSC Forest Foundations
- Occupational First Aid Level 1
- Basic S100 Fire Suppression
- Wildfire Entrapment Avoidance
- Fall Protection
- WHMIS
Requirements and courses
Supplies
You're responsible for obtaining the following supplies and field tools.
Field Equipment
- Caulk boots
- Hiking boots
- High-visibility rain gear
- High visibility vest
- Hard hat with visor and ear protectors
- Safety glasses
- Compass
- Field book (waterproof)
- Rite-in-rain note paper
- Three-inch binder and note paper
- Flash drive
- Pens, pencils, highlighters, eraser, iPad and environmental case
iPad and environmental case tech specs:
- iPad mini or iPad Air (mini is often preferred for field work) with capacity of 64 GB
- Must be Wi-fi and cellular and GPS enabled (must be able to take a SIM card, but you do not need a data plan)
- Android tablet alternatives are available but please confirm with the program lead
Careers
As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to work safely and productively in a range of entry-level forestry and harvesting positions, including timber cruising compasser or as a cruiser-in-training.
$50,326*
Annual median estimated earnings for silviculture and forestry workers in BC.
Career profileCosts
Check the table below for estimated costs for the full program.
Curious about funding?
Financial support is available. Learn more about financial aid and awards.
How to apply
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