This Emergency First Aid Safety Oriented (EFASO) course teaches skills necessary to become a Level 1 First Aid attendant in BC. Certification is dependent on individual abilities and evaluation by instructor. Successful candidates will be issued a WCB Occupational First Aid Level 1 (valid for 2 years).

Provides skills and knowledge to move and transport injured or ill workers to medical aid. Certification is dependent on individual abilities and evaluation by instructor. Successful candidates will be issued the BC WCB Transportation Endorsement (valid for the duration of Level 1 First Aid certificate).

Uses lecture and hands-on computer time to give students an understanding of basic computer terminology, hardware components and software applications. Practical exercises include the use of MS Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheet use) and RoadEng (traverse compilations).

This course offers an introduction to ecology. Topics include plant identification, silvics and the BEC classification system. Site assessment and classification are the focus of field labs.

Follows Fire Suppression Training as set out by the Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Forests. Anticipated certification in: Fundamentals of Fire Control (S-130), Safety & Fire Behavior (S190) and Pumps & Water Delivery Systems (S-232). Actual certification dependant on individual skills and ability.

This course introduces students to writing skills and preparing and delivering oral presentations. Students build on these skills to plan, organize, produce, and present technical information.

Safety training relating to small chemical spills and animal encounters. A Certificate is issued for successful completion of the WHMIS training (BCIT Certificate) and a separate certificate is issued for completion of Bear Awareness.

This course offers basic forestry measurement procedures, with emphasis on field navigation and mapping skills. Topics include basic surveying and topographical mapping. Hands-on applications will include the use of levels, GPS, hypsometers (Vertex) and lasers (Impulse).

Perform basic algebraic manipulations, solve word problems, and apply basic principles of geometry and trigonometry. Emphasis on application to forestry related mathematics.

Introduces various mapping systems (such as the NTS and BCGS) that are used in the resource industry, as well as the coordinate systems (Lat/Long, UTM) that are commonly referenced. Other topics include the calculation of map and photo scales, indexing, radial line plotting and basic interpretation of aerial photography.

Introduces: silvicultural systems, silvics (important biological characteristics) of commercially important tree species crop tree species selection, crop regeneration and stand tending. The course will be delivered in the classroom and in the field. Emphasis juvenile spacing treatments.

This course offers an introduction to forest engineering, with an emphasis on field applications. Topics include harvesting systems and road location.

A five-day theory and field based overview of coastal grading rules and log species identification. Designed as an introduction to log scaling for those taking the first step to acquiring their provincial license and for individuals requiring a general understanding of log scaling. Prerequisite: None. For further course information contact Dina Patterson at 604-432-8539.

A course on BC coastal log waste and residue surveying. The course encompasses a combination of class and field studies, and will prepare the participants for the provincial certification examinations. Actual certification will be dependent on individual skills and abilities (successful students will be issued an MOF Coastal Residue & Waste scaling licence). Prerequisites: RRRM 1157 and RRRM 1567 and RRRM 2197 and RRRM 1450

Introduces the basic principles fundamental to the practical application of natural resource measurements. Introduces basic sampling procedures and techniques common to resource needs. Fixed area, variable plot, and line transect sampling systems are discussed. Sample design and basic statistical analysis in a measurement context are introduced. Common tree attribute measurement methods are introduced. Field applications are practiced and methods for determining gross volume, net volume, basal area and value are applied. Provincial cutting permit cruising practices and methods are introduced and practiced. Prerequisites: RRRM 1157 and RRRM 1567 and RRRM 2197 and RRRM 1450

Basic training in the use and operation of power saws. Includeds hands on use and anticipated certification meeting Ministry standards (Chainsaw Certification, Bucking and Limbing, BC Parks, and Chainsaw Certification, Falling and Snags, BC Parks). Actual certification dependent on client/ student skills. Prerequisites: RRFW 1140 and RRFW 1143

Students will utilize GPS technology to collect position and attribute information. The use of mission planning software and various data correction techniques will be used to maximize data quality. Data processing software will be used to assess the quality of recorded data and the students will generate text and graphical data files as outlined in the RIC (Resources Inventory Committee) GPS standards. Prerequisites: RRRM 1104 and RRRM 1157 and RRRM 1567

As students preparing to become Forest Technicians, you can look forward to a rewarding but demanding year of study at BCIT. The goal of this course is to prepare you for success at BCIT: to give you the writing and speaking skills you will need in your program at BCIT, and later, on the job. This course will place the greatest emphasis on helping you to develop your writing skills. Prerequisites: RRRM 1145

This course expands on and integrates with Ecology 1. Topics include site identification and forest soils. Emphasis is given to the interpretation and analysis of ecological characteristics in the field. Prerequisites: RRRM 1127

Emphasis on insects and diseases affecting forest health in BC. Includes recognition of currently important organisms as well as the symptoms and damage they produce. Awareness of basic management strategies of the most important insects and diseases. Prerequisites: RRRM 1127 and RRRM 2147

Students will examine the life cycle of the pine beetle, the major types of root diseases, and learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of damage. A survey will be designed, and field data will be collected and used to discuss methods and root disease. Prerequisites: RRFW 1140 and RRRM 1104 and RRRM 1157 and RRRM 1567 and RRRM 1450 and RRRM 1145

This course expands on and integrates with Silviculture 1. Emphasis is given to the silviculture sampling Techniques used in BC. Prerequisites: RRRM 1127 and RRRM 1157 and RRRM 1567 and RRRM 2147 and RRRM 1450

Students will use aerial photos and maps to interpret landforms, vegetation types, and topographic detail. The course intent is to provide working knowledge of air photos and maps, for use in reconnaissance planning, forest inventories, engineering, silviculture and other related disciplines. Prerequisites: RRRM 1567 and RRRM 1450

This course expands on and integrates with Engineering 1. Topics include Forest practice regulations, hydrology, stream classification and plans & profiles. Prerequisites: and RRRM 1157 and RRRM 1567 and RRRM 2197 and RRRM 1450