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Industrial Wood Processing

Advance your career in the North American lumber industry in 12 months!

The BCIT Associate Certificate in Industrial Wood Processing (IWP) is designed to prepare you with the knowledge, critical thinking and technical skills to advance to supervisory positions within your organization in the North American lumber sector.  Check with your employer on the next intake!



Ethank Griffin

“The (IWP) program is top notch. It is challenging, there is a lot of work, but sure is rewarding. Industry leaders, competitors, came together to build a program that helps build the technical skills and knowledge for people in our industry…This speaks to how amazing this industry is.”

Ethan Griffin, Sawmill Production Superintendent, Interfor, Industrial Wood Processing Grad and Student in the Business of Sawmilling Pilot Program
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Programs that help advance your career in the lumber and sawmill sector

The BCIT School of Construction and the Environment offers two Associate Certificate programs designed to support workforce development in the North American lumber and sawmill sector: Industrial Wood Processing (IWP) and Business of Sawmilling (BOS).

The programs were developed in collaboration with industry experts to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers while meeting the evolving demands of the sector. Both programs are delivered online, on a part-time basis, and over 12 months. The programs are designed to allow working professionals to gain practical, job-relevant skills through formal education while balancing their workplace responsibilities.

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The IWP program is serving companies across North America

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Please connect with the Industry Services team for inquiries about this training program.

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