Coastal Forest Worker Certificate

Admission Requirements

1. C in English 10 or equivalent or successful English assessment
     
2. C in Math 10 or equivalent or successful Math assessment for Trades
     
3. Or successful completion of FSK 030 ​​​​​​​
4. High School graduation is preferred provided the applicant meets or exceeds the stated prerequisites.
   

Additional Information

• Once accepted to the program, and prior to the end of the first month of the program, students will be required to ensure they hold and submit a current WHMIS certificate that does not expire before the end of the program.
• The department will arrange an opportunity for students to complete a basic fire suppression and safety course. Separate fees will be charged. 
• In this program, field trips to industry specific locations may occur, students’ participation in field trips is mandatory.
• Prior learning assessment is possible for industry professionals.

Course Requirements

• CFW - 100 Introduction to Forestry
• CFW - 101 Indigenous Lands
• CFW - 102 Forest Health and Safety
• CFW - 103 Applied Technology & Data Management
• CFW - 104 Plant Identification and Classification
• CFW - 105 Coastal Harvesting Systems
• CFW - 106 Introduction to Timber Cruising
• CFW - 107 Workplace Readiness Skills
• CFW - 108 Principles of Forest Engineering
• CFW - 113 Technical Math for Forestry

Completion Requirements

• Students are required to maintain an overall average of C or higher, with no more than one C- grade (Letter Grade Scale 1) in required program courses, regardless of credit values, to achieve program completion requirements. 
• All courses must be completed within 3 years of admission to the program.
• A minimum of 50% of the program must be completed at North Island College.