Continuing Studies: Forestry
Thompson Rivers University's Continuing Studies Department has many forestry courses for both the public and contract offerings. From Fire Suppression (Seasonal) to Log Scaling, we offer a variety of courses that are designed for the job seeker or for general interest purposes. If you have an interest in a particular forestry area, but do not see it currently offered, please let us know at 250.392-8010.
ATV Safety Training - XOCH 0940
The ATV Safety course is a hands-on course, with particular emphasis on the safety implications relating to each lesson. The curriculum will cover protective gear, environmental concerns, local laws and safety techniques. The hands-on training includes pre-ride inspections, starting and stopping, turning (gradual and quick), hills (stopping, turning around and traversing), emergency stopping and swerving and riding over obstacles. Specific topics introduced are operator pre-trip inspection, use of personal protective apparel, operating skills according to the ATV manufacturer’s instruction, basic mechanical requirements, and loading and unloading of the vehicle.
Students will be required to provide the following equipment:
- ATV (in good working condition. ATVs must be safety approved, no lift kits, no carrying boxes, etc. if in doubt, please contact Continuing Studies at 392-8010
- CSA approved helmet
- Gloves
- Long sleeved shirt
- Full length shirt
- Full length pants
- Boots (work or hiking, no runners)
- Lunch/snacks
Thompson Rivers University’s ATV Safety Training course meets the requirements as outlined by the Worker’s Compensation Board.
Prerequisites: Must be 16 years of age and older.
Fee: $230
Dates: (choose only one)
May 5, 2012
Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
May 6, 2012
Sunday, 8 am - 5 pm
Location: Room TBA
Note: If interested in a contract course, please call Julie Bowser at 392-8177.
Bear Aware - XRCR 0510
This training program is based on the practical experience and knowledge of the instructor's 34 years of direct contact with bears and research into circumstances and causes of bear attacks. The material contains the best information available regarding the proper use of bear spray repellents. Topics covered include the following:
- Bear Behaviour
- Bear avoidance
- Bear encounters, and
- Encounter survival strategy
Additional topics covered are cougar identification, biology, habitat and behaviour; cougar encounters; and encounter survival strategy.
Fee: $168
Date:
Apr 21, 2012
Saturday, 9 am - 3 pm
Note: If interested in a contract course, please call Julie Bowser at 392-8177.
Chainsaw Safety Training - ENFORM Certified - XOCH 0910
This 3-day ENFORM (formerly PITS) certified course is Level 1 - Chainsaw Basics. It covers instruction in personal and worksite safety; hazard assessment and control; chainsaw inspection and maintenance; chainsaw handling and operations; and safe limbing and bucking practices. There will be a written examination and an industry standard training certificate will be issued from ENFORM upon successful completion. Hard hats, reflective vests, safety glasses and chainsaws supplied.
Requirements: Suggested minimum age 16 years. All students are required to have appropriate clothing for work, steel toed boots and work gloves.
Students must be able to provide their own transportation to the practicum training site, which may be up to 1.5 hours traveling on dirt road.
Fee: $850
Dates:
Apr 24 - 26, 2012
Tuesday - Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm
Location: Room TBA
Fire Suppression, Basic S100 / S185 - XFOR 0980
Classroom (1 day) - Eight hours of classroom time will include the following:
- FS130, Fundamentals of Fire Fighting
- S185, Fire Entrapment
- FS190, Fireline Safety
- FS232, Pumps and Pumping Systems (introductory theory)
- FA1001, Emergency Fire Fighter with emphasis on air support and safety
- A brief review of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
- A written exam, 70% required to pass.
- Field (1 day) - Eight hours of field time will include: Safety in the field, Fireline construction and safety, Use and maintenance of equipment (including pumps and water use)
You must demonstrate safe working skills, proper care and use of equipment and the ability to physically complete field exercises. Fire fighting is a physically demanding occupation requiring a high level of fitness. It is not unusual for a fire fighter to have to carry 60 pounds up steep terrain. Please judge your level of fitness by this example. Wallet cards will be mailed to all successful participants.
Prerequisite: 16 years of age
Recommended Prerequisite: First Aid Level 1
Fee: $185
Dates: (choose only one)
May 26 & 27, 2012
Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Room TBA
Jun 23 & 24, 2012
Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Room TBA
Jul 21 & 22, 2012
Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Room TBA
Fire Suppression Recertification S100A - XFOR 0990
This course arises from WCB Occupational Health and Safety Regulation section 26.19. The regulation states, in part "workers required to fight forest fires must be re-trained annually." Classroom (1/2 Day) will include:
- Review of Fundamentals of Fire Fighting
- Review of Fireline Safety
- Review of - FS232, Pumps and pumping Systems
- A brief review of WHMIS
- A written exam, 70% required to pass
Prerequisite: Previous completion of the Basic Fire Suppression S-100 course and proof of certification with in the last 5 years will be required.
Fee: $85
Dates: (choose only one)
May 26, 2012
Saturday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Room TBA
Jun 23, 2012
Saturday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Room TBA
Jul 21, 2012
Saturday, 8:30 am - 12:30pm
Location: Room TBA
GPS Locator - XFOR 0500
Hand Held Global Positioning System Training Course
This course is designed for you to learn the ins and outs of your Global Positing System (GPS).
The 2.5 hours in the classroom includes:
- A brief history of classical orienteering
- A brief history of the evolution of hand held GPS units
- In-depth presentations of Satellite Based GPS Navigation
- Guided instruction of E-Trex (Garmin) Menus
- Guided instruction of Navigation Features
- Review of any personal GPS units brought to the class for function / uses
The 5 hours in the field includes:
- Intro to "Go To" Function
- Intro to Navigational Sub Menus
- Intro to Signal Strength
- Practice with "Go To" Function
- Practice using waypoints to navigate
- Practice using "Route" function to navigate
- Discussion of applicable uses
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
Orienteering with Hand-Held Radios - XFOR 0410
This 5-day course will introduce the student to the following topics for Mapping and Compassing: Maps and Mapping; Types of Maps; Map Legends; Compasses; Integration of Maps and Compasses and an introduction to the types and usage of Altimeters. The course will also introduce students to Radio Language, (Use of plain English aka clear text, Use of location identifiers or functional titles, Use of the Phonetic Alphabet and Standard Expressions) Radio Etiquette and Efficiency, as well as participate in field exercises using standard 2-way hand held radios. The course also covers the basics of the Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and will include an introduction to the general operation of the handheld unit. The practical field work will give the novice or intermediate operator an opportunity for basic operation and navigation in an outdoor environment.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
Power Saw Safety and Maintenance - XFOR 0880
Power Saw Maintenance and Safety will provide participants with the following skills:
- Identify and describe the parts of a chainsaw
- Take a chainsaw apart and put it back together and start it successfully
- Sharpen and maintain a chainsaw to good working order
- Operate a chainsaw in accordance to WCB standards
- Describe the appropriate safety gear to be worn when operating a chainsaw
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
Slashing and Bucking for Safe Procurement of Fire Wood
This 3-day workshop will provide hands on practical experience with classroom theory. This course is designed to ensure that students understand the proper safe handling procedures and methods required to correctly use a Power Saw to cut and buck up trees. This course will not provide certification as a professional faller nor a professional Slasher and is limited to the cutting of 6-inch diameter trees. Students are required to have proper steel toed boots and the proper clothing for outside weather conditions.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
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