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New Fundamentals of Forest Harvesting Practices Program Open to Applicants

    Vancouver Island University is launching a new Fundamentals of Forest Harvesting Practices Program, aimed at providing students with the foundation skills and knowledge to work safely, productively and sustainably in a harvesting environment. Applications are now open for this 12-week session that starts April 1, 2019. A number of information sessions are held for interested potential applicants.

    Applicants who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion from Vancouver Island University. The certificate demonstrates a solid base knowledge of the requirements needed to work safely and productively in an entry level logging position, and will serve as a launching point for further on-the-job training and mentoring. Jobs that applicants completing the program will be able to work towards include 

    • BC Forest Safety Qualified Faller
    • Truck Driver
    • Hook Tender
    • Grapple Yarder Operator
    • Hoe Chucker
    • Choker person
    • Heli Logging
    • Utility Person
    • Rigging/Slinger
    • Loader Operator
    • Skidder Operator
    • Processor Operator

     

    For more information see schedule and brochure files attached below.

     

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