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About the Fundamentals of Forest Harvesting Practices Program
The future of the coast forest sector is bright and career opportunities in forestry look promising. Working in the harvesting sector of the forestry industry provides you with the opportunity to work outside in some of the most beautiful terrain in the world.
By working in a harvesting environment, you become an important part of a team tasked with moving wood from the hillside to the end customer. This can involve roles in road building, falling, yarding and transportation.
The Fundamentals of Forest Harvesting Practices Program is designed to provide students with the foundation skills and knowledge required to work safely, productively and sustainably in a harvesting environment.
The program content is based on competencies identified by the BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC). The competencies were identified in consultation with industry subject matter experts and include the key skills, knowledge and attributes required for entry-level workers to have a strong safety philosophy and be successful.
Program Location
The program is held in Woss, BC.
Program Outline
The program consists of a combination of classroom and hands on training led by an instructor with over 10 years of coastal harvesting experience.
Program Content
In addition, students will complete training in:
You will learn to identify and assess hazards, communicate and move safely as you set chokers on logs, rig stumps, buck logs and work safely around equipment. You will leave the program confident and ready for an entry level logging position.
During the Fundamentals of Forest Harvesting Practices Program, many hours will be spent in the actual logging operations in the vicinity of the training facility.
Program Details
Career Opportunities
Once you have successfully completed the program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Vancouver Island University. This certificate will demonstrate to potential employers that you have a solid base knowledge of the requirements needed to work safely and productively in an entry level logging position.
Once you’re hired, you will continue to learn from your peers and receive on-the-job training and mentoring to help you become fully competent in a specific position. Examples of jobs you can grow into during your career in harvesting includes the following:
Program Requirements and Application
Contact Us
For more information on the Fundamentals of Forest Harvesting Practices Program at VIU email heo@viu.ca.