Course Overview:
The Qualified Logging Professional training will address the requirements of the most current SFI Forest Management and Fiber Sourcing Standards including an awareness of sustainable forestry principles and the Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI) program. It will also include best management practices, including streamside management and road construction and maintenance. Additionally, it will cover reforestation, invasive exotic plants and animals, forest resource conservation, aesthetics, and identification of special sites. Participants will also review their responsibilities under the Canadian Species at Risk Act, and other measures to protect wildlife habitat (e.g., Forests with Exceptional Conservation Value), develop an awareness of rare forested natural communities as identified by provincial or state agencies, or by other credible agencies. Logging safety and Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (COHS) regulations, forest product transportation issues, business management, public policy and outreach, and an overview of emerging technologies will also be discussed. (8 Hours)
Disclaimers
Tuition costs may vary among campuses. With few exceptions, all courses include HST. There may be additional charges for textbooks, course materials and other supplies. Courses will commence pending sufficient enrollment. Dates/times are subject to change.
Refund Policy
CCL Refund Policy for Part-time Continuing Education
For programs that are done over part-time hours/outside regular delivery hours, Students must notify Continuing Education of their Intent to withdraw or cancel at least 5 days prior to the start date of a course to be entitled to a full refund. If the Student notifies the office with the Intent to withdraw or cancel less than 5 days prior to the course start date, the Student will receive a 50% refund. A Student who registers for a course, does not notify the college of their intent to withdraw, and does not attend any classes, will be deemed a "no show" and will forfeit their tuition fees. In the event the college cancels a course offering, Students will receive a full refund. Special circumstances may apply to any of the above conditions, in which case supporting documentation Is required.