The Canadian forest products industry makes a significant contribution to employment generation in both rural and urban Canada. The SHSM–Forestry enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace.

Compulsory

CPR – C with AED
Compass/map global positioning system (GPS)
Standard First Aid
WHMIS – generic (i.e., not site-specific) instruction

Electives

ladder safety training bear safety suspended access equipment advanced training in a technique leadership skills customer service wilderness first aid anti-oppression and allyship training portfolio development fire safety and fire extinguisher use chainsaw safety professional cable skidding harvesting equipment safety fall protection safe tree cutting and logging hoisting and rigging first aid/CPR/AED awareness skidder/loader safety introduction to pest management
health and safety – basic sustainable resource management planning land and forest survey skills infection control Working at Heights personal protective equipment – forestry advanced training in a technology project management propane safety sector-specific vehicle operation and safety

Flashpoint Certifications

Customer Service
Leadership
Portfolio Development
Project Management
CPR Level C/AED
Standard First Aid
WHMIS

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