Industrial Wood Processing

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

The BCIT Associate Certificates in Industrial Wood Processing (IWP) and Business of Sawmilling (BOS) build the technical, operational, and business skills needed to advance into supervisory roles. Check with your employer on the next intake!

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Industrial Wood Processing

The Program builds essential technical, operational, and supervisory skills for current wood‑products employees, with courses spanning quality control, optimization, safety, leadership, and production systems.

Business of Sawmilling

The Program equips industry professionals with the business, operational, and strategic skills needed to excel in today’s competitive sawmilling environment.

“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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Unique to BCIT

BCIT’s Industrial Wood Processing and Business of Sawmilling programs are uniquely developed in partnership with industry leaders to upskill current employees through practical, workplace‑focused learning. Delivered fully online and part‑time, the programs blend expert insights with real‑world application, enabling participants to advance their skills while continuing to work. With strong industry investment and participation, these programs support a highly skilled and future‑ready workforce.

1-year program

5 courses, part-time, online

900+

Students enrolled since inception

40+

Companies sponsored students across the world

88%

Of students successfully graduated

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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.