- Program Length12 Weeks
- CredentialCertificate
The Fundamentals of Forest Harvesting Practices Certificate Program
Admission Requirements
- Minimum 19 years of age.
- Successful completion of assessment testing.
- Personal profile.
- Resume.
- Class 7N driver's license (class 5 preferred).
- Interview.
- See also Trades general admission requirements.
Notes on Admission
- Preference will be given to candidates with the above noted admission requirements as well as individuals who have completed Grade 12.
- Be physically fit (exceptions determined on an individual basis).
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to attend a 30-minute interview.
- The following areas will be covered in the assessment test: Mathematics, Reading Comprehension and Combined Reasoning.
Students who meet or exceed the admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program will be well-poised to become employed within the Forest sector industry at basic entry level positions with opportunities to advance throughout their career.
Domestic Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
Fees - 12 Week Program |
Amount |
|---|---|
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Tuition |
10,710.00 |
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Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) |
428.40 |
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Student Services fee (4.417% of tuition) |
473.06 |
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VIU Students' Union fee (3 months x $20.73 per month) |
62.19 |
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Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
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Total |
11,948.65 |
The Health and Dental Plan fee is in effect only for full-time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
UpdatedThe program starts in the fall and spring of each year and applications for admission are accepted up to 120 days prior to course commencement. After that they are considered late and will be processed with the next intake if space permits.
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Nanaimo
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Next Intake(s)
Information Session
Fundamentals of Forest Harvesting Practices
information sessionAccepting International Applications
No
Application Fee
$41.72
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Waitlist
No
Testing Required
Yes
Admissions Assistant
Name: Jeff Christenson Chair Contact
Name: Lauren Wapple Documentation Deadline
The program starts in the fall and spring of each year, and applications for admission are accepted up to 120 days prior to course commencement. After that they are considered late and will be processed with the next intake if space permits. Admission Requirements Preference will be given to candidates with the above noted admission requirements as well as individuals who have completed Grade 12. Applicants must be physically fit (exceptions determined on an individual basis). Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to attend a 30-minute interview. The following areas will be covered in the assessment test: Mathematics, Reading Comprehension and Combined Reasoning. Students who meet or exceed the admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program. Comments
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The August 17, 2020 intake of Fundamentals of Forest Harvesting Practices has been postponed and will be scheduled to start in early 2021. Please contact Jeff Christenson with any questions.