This section provides an overview of the Incident Management System. The content will address the observational, assessment, problem solving and decision making skills required by firefighters. The learner is introduced to the role of the firefighter on route to the fire scene and at the fire scene. Fire cause determination, fire scene security and post incident analysis and review are covered. The second section is G. Firefighter Survival. This section introduces the elements of firefighter survival from a self-rescue and firefighter rescue perspective. Fire ground self-rescue techniques and procedures will be the focus of the information covered. Topics include Mayday procedures, advanced SCBA techniques/procedures, rescue and escape procedures, wall breaches, entanglement prevention and emergency exit procedures all at the awareness level.
This course gives an overview of the communication and dispatch system in the fire department. The purpose, procedures and operations of communication equipment will be covered along with the role of the dispatcher and the firefighter. This course also covers types and configurations of breathing apparatus and its component parts. Respiratory hazards, limitations of breathing apparatus and emergency procedures are covered. The importance to the firefighter of the inspection, proper donning, operation, maintenance, cleaning and safety checks is emphasized. Common ropes and knots used to raise and lower firefighter equipment in emergency and non-emergency situations is also covered. Types, sizes and uses of ropes are highlighted. Practical experience focuses on tying common knots and raising and lowering firefighting equipment. Under E. Related Operations, iii. Search And Rescue was added. This section provides an overview of search and rescue operations. The importance of information gathering is highlighted including the use of pre-plans to determine likely victim location. Search patterns, victim stabilization and removal, safety, hazard recognition and inter-agency co-operation are stressed. Also, types and sizes of ladders used in the fire service and different methods used in carrying, raising, climbing and working on ground ladders is discussed. Finally, lighting equipment and its operation in order to provide illumination of the scene and to ensure that all equipment is operated within manufacturer's listed safety precautions is covered.
This course defines ventilation as it applies to the fire service and describes the concepts, types, procedures, precautions, and equipment associated with ventilation operations.
This course also defines forcible entry, covers the reasons for forcible entry, tools and techniques required, and discusses the various points of entry to buildings.
The purpose and benefits of salvage and scene assessment as well as the tools and equipment used and procedures to follow during salvage operations is also covered.
Finally the course defines overhaul and describes the reasons for, as well as procedures and precautions to be observed when performing overhaul operations. The duties and responsibility of a fire watch are also covered.
This course provides an overview of the design and components of municipal water supply systems and rural water supplies, as well as the types and operation of hydrants and methods of determining flow.
It also describes hoses and associated appliances used in water delivery and fire attack lines. Causes and prevention of damage and the methods of inspection, maintenance and handling are also covered.
Finally, water extinguishment theory and the application of water streams at the fire scene are also discussed. In particular, the development of skills associated with the selection and safe operation of solid, fog and master streams is covered. The types, purpose and construction of nozzles used to produce fire streams are also covered.
This section introduces the rules, procedures and regulations that apply to the driving and operation of fire apparatus. The different types and purposes of fire apparatus and equipment, including tankers, pumpers, aerials and lighting equipment are covered. Pre and post equipment inspection is also covered.
Types, classification system, propulsion methods, extinguishants, characteristics and use of portable fire extinguishers used by the fire service are also covered. It also describes the limitations of these devices and the precautions associated with their use.
Finally this section specifies considerations, procedures and precautions necessary to successfully extinguish the four classes of fire and compressed gas cylinder fires.
This module provides an overview of the Ontario emergency medical care system and the specific roles of members of the emergency response team. Content will cover common medical/trauma conditions, the related patient care and associated situational management. Emphasis will be on the specific role and responsibilities of the firefighter emergency patient care responder and the teamwork essential to the effectiveness of the EMS response. Included will be legislation, regulations, standards and established policies, procedures and protocols as well the role of members of the emergency response team and the specific role of the firefighter emergency care responder.
This course is designed to be both theoretical and practical, combining traditional classroom activity and practical application of health and fitness theory. Students participate in lectures and practical physical fitness and health activities that:
1) present how the body responds and adapts to exercise stress.
2) explore contemporary fitness and health issues.
This course provides the learner with generic rescue principles and practices along with an understanding of the rescue process as conducted by firefighters. Key factors, conditions affecting common rescue, the roles and responsibilities of emergency rescue responders, safety and teamwork will be covered. Specifics will include rescue terminology, tools, equipment and available resources for rescue.
This course also will focus on the generic and rescue skills and basic vehicle extrication skills necessary for a firefighter/rescuer to safely and effectively extricate a victim(s) from a vehicle. Content will include the principles, techniques and practices, reflecting leading edge vehicle technology. The use of special equipment and resources such as manual, hydraulic and pneumatic tools and ancillary equipment will be covered. Other topics include scene assessment incident management systems and safety of victim(s) and rescuers.
This course provides an overview of electrical hazards firefighters encounter when responding to electrical emergencies occurring during fire suppression and rescue operations. Included in this will be safety rescue operations. Included in this will be safety precautions and actions a firefighter should take when dealing with possibly charged electrical equipment.
This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the firefighter/rescuer in land based/water /ice rescue. Content will include the principals, techniques and practices for land based/water/ice rescue operations. Practical experience will include the generic and specialized skills required in land based rescue.
The Hazardous Materials Awareness section sets the stage for the following sections on rescue operations. There is potential in any fire ground/rescue operation for environmental damage and an overall negative impact on the community and to the health and safety of firefighters and rescue teams.
Content will focus on the role, responsibilities and actions taken by firefighters as firefighter emergency responder at an awareness level during a hazardous materials incident. There will be a focus on recognition, firefighter protection, interagency coordination, securing the area and accessing of information from additional resources.
Finally the content will focus on the role, responsibilities and actions taken by firefighters as firefighter emergency responder at an operations level during a hazardous materials incident. It will include knowledge on analyzing the incident, planning the response, implementing the planned response and evaluating progress. Additionally, emergency decontamination will be demonstrated.
This course provides an overview of the principles and practices associated with Low Rope Rescue, it is based on Chapter 5, NFPA 1006 - 2013 and it is the prerequisite for all the technical disciplines that fall under NFPA 1006. This course provides firefighters with a basic understanding of Low Rope Rescue incidents and their hazards. Firefighters will have an opportunity to identify needed support resources and practice size-up and manage resources at a rescue incident.
This course also assists firefighters in analyzing, planning and strategizing for effective responses to emergency incidents. It also provides the firefighter with the knowledge to identify safety concerns that affect emergency responder safety at emergency situations, and a general understanding of building construction types and how each performs under exposure to fire.
Another essential element to building construction is how buildings and structures react under stress conditions that may result in structural collapse. Having a better understanding of building construction will assist firefighters in size up and scene stabilization for all types of incidents involving a collapse.
This course will focus on the leadership and legislative roles of the firefighter as they pertain to performing public education, public relation activities, public fire and life safety activities.
The course provides an overview of fire prevention activities engaged in by the firefighters. Principles, practices and procedures involved in fire prevention inspection will be outlined. Legislation, regulations, standards and fire prevention resources agencies will cover.
The purpose of the Pre-Graduate Experience is to afford students an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned and to apply them during intensive practice of basic firefighting skills in a simulated environment, including live fire. Students will also gain better insight into the role of a firefighter, the operation of the fire service and related emergency services.
The purpose of the Pre-Graduate Experience is to afford students an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned and to apply them during intensive practice of basic firefighting skills in a simulated environment, including live fire. Students will also gain better insight into the role of a firefighter, the operation of the fire service and related emergency services.
Learning about Aboriginal History, current issues and where Aboriginal People are moving towards, is critical knowledge for all professionals working within an aboriginal environment. This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of a range of events and issues that impacted Aboriginal Peoples, either positively or negatively from early contact with the Old World to the present. This course covers the following: The importance of reflecting on Canadian and Indigenous Colonial history, Examination of Treaties, Aboriginal economic and political structures, The role of the Indian Agent, Residential Schools, Political Renaissance, Next Generation/New Directions, Growth of Aboriginal Political Organizations, New legislation and Economic self sufficiency.
Federal Legislation The Indian Act and Related Issues
In this course students will be introduced to the constitutional framework of Canada, with particular attention to legislative structure, and Aboriginal rights as outlined in the Constitution Act, 1982. The discussion of legislative authority will lead into an overview of the provisions of the Indian Act, and will incorporate a critical and historical analysis of federal policy affecting Aboriginal peoples.
Legal and Business Practices for Aboriginal Financial Managers
This course will introduce students to the various legal concepts and structures they will encounter in their work as financial managers. This will include the various methods of carrying on business and their legal implications, contract law principles involving binding contractual relations and breach of contract, tort law principles focussing on negligence, and fundamentals of construction and construction liens.
This is an introduction to community economic development, with a particular focus on issue of sustainability. Students will discuss such topics as resource management, co-management, joint ventures, and the sustainable use of available resources including water, land, wildlife, minerals, and timber. Focus will be on the changing role of the provincial government's regulation of Aboriginal uses of resources and traditional and treaty rights to use, manage, and maintain resources. Students will be encouraged to think of community development in broad, principled terms strongly linked to principles of self-determination and accountability.
This course will focus on the myriad of taxation issues which arise for financial managers in the Aboriginal context. This includes an analysis of the interaction between federal taxation under the Income Tax Act and the Excise Tax Act and the Indian Act, focussing on both individuals and Aboriginal organizations of various structures. Furthermore, there will be a critical discussion of recent Canada Customs and Revenue Agency and Indian Affairs policy decisions concerning the understanding and recognition of Aboriginal treaty and traditional rights as they relate to the Canadian taxation system.
This course will focus in detail on specific accounting requirements within the Aboriginal and public sector, including government and fund-based accounting. Topics include funding arrangements with government sources, preparation of First Nations financial statements, fund-based accounting theory, impact of related-party transactions, revenue recognition issues, and not-for-profit (Public Sector Accounting Board) accounting guidelines.
This course, as a co-requisite to FN403, will provide a forum for discussing practical and theoretical issues which arise during the course of the Field Placement. Students will also discuss, in seminar and group format, the need for a community to engaged in a proactive financial strategy, how and in what manner such a strategy can be developed.
This course will focus on allowing the student to integrate skills and knowledge within the workplace. Students will locate a placement in their field, where they will spend two full workdays per week (14 hours) over a twelve week period.
In this course, students will get the basic knowledge they need to shoot their first film. Students will learn about light, optics, composition and the science behind the moving image using both classic and modern films as examples. In addition, time and space, the psychology of film and storytelling techniques and methods are covered. Film conventions and film style with reference to modern filmmakers are also explored. Film making culture, vocabulary and tradition are emphasized as a foundation of film theory.
In FP 162, students will work in groups and as individuals as they take a hands-on approach to develop shooting and lighting strategies for their first dramatic, silent film project. Students will learn the correct and safe handling of basic movie equipment which includes; cameras, lenses, camera supports, light fixtures, lighting bulbs, light stands, light controlling instruments, dollies, dolly tracks, electrical cords, camera and lighting filters, light meters, and various other miscellaneous items.
In this course, students will learn how to produce and direct movies by making their very own film right away. Together with the faculty/producer, students will prepare for their first productions by pitching an idea, planning for the shoot and building a small crew. Storyboards, script breakdown, hiring procedures, location scouting, permits and budgets are all covered. Students will also become engaged in all stages of production, including basic directing techniques and using professional protocols and methods.
Editing is directing a film for the second time. Students will learn how to manipulate time and space by editing their own films plus professionally shot footage. Not only are students in this course introduced to the broad concepts of classical editing techniques and methods, they will get the hands-on experience necessary to understand the tools and technical aspects of editing. The artistic and creative realm of editing is also explored and developed.
Basic compositional concepts, lenses and manipulation of the image with computers are introduced. Students will use digital cameras and the Photoshop platform to complete assignments and explore visual design.
In this course, students prepare to shoot their second film. Scenes and sequences are developed for a more sophisticated shooting and editing experience. Sound, as an additional and vital storytelling element, is introduced. Theories of sound, recording and microphones, along with more varied shooting strategies are explored.
In FP 262 – Cinematography and Sound, students will learn how to use a variety of more sophisticated movie equipment, such as higher end movie cameras, location sound recorders, various types of microphones and more advanced production equipment. In this primarily hands-on course, movie equipment is used and demonstrated in classes and workshops and then used by the students to make their Thesis film. Students must manage a larger crew and take on numerous other crew positions.
Students, together with their faculty/producer, will prepare film productions with a greater emphasis on production planning. Students will learn to utilize aspects such as storyboards, location scouting and using props and wardrobe for this longer narrative film. The end product involves the construction of a film through all stages of production using professional protocols and methods.
Students will employ more advanced editing techniques to the films they have shot. Sound editing and mixing is introduced. Balance and rhythm will be covered and used by students to tell their stories. Music and sound effects, as tools for dynamic and emotional emphasis, are also introduced.
Students will learn about the basic techniques and aesthetics behind the design and production of documentary, commercial and industrial films. The use of camera, lighting and sound in the interview will be stressed. Students will demonstrate proficiency with technical equipment and employ these skills on two short non-fiction productions. Different types of documentary films will be analyzed in class and critical writing skills developed.
In this course, students will learn the basics of script writing and classical storytelling by writing their own scripts, which they will actually shoot as short films. Story concepts, character development, plot and story progression are all explored. Students will write log lines, treatments, character sketches and screenplays utilizing industry standard formatting.
A bad performance and poor casting can ruin the most carefully composed and executed film, so a rudimentary understanding of the director's journey is required and fundamental to the success of any film project. This includes, understanding the needs of the actor and the techniques available when directing the actor. Also, many careers in film production that are not directing careers will nonetheless involve working with actors in some capacity.
Art Direction and Production Design will introduce students to the basics of these two distinct, yet complimentary professions. Locations, storyboards, props, set dressing and construction will all be studied from the perspective of the filmmaker. A historical appreciation of the craft will also be explored. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all facets of production design.
This course centers on the shooting of the third film. Our advanced production theory course continues to develop the film maker's individual point of view. Schedules, budgets, locations and planning protocols are all combined to develop a broader technical understanding of the film production process. Ideas that unify a film - visual design, sound design and the use of the motif along with compound shots are also developed.
Advanced production supports further development of the film maker's skills. This includes learning more about radio microphones, digital sound recorders, the professional Arri Alexa and Amira, plus smaller specialized lighting instruments and complex gaffer equipment.
Students are introduced to larger crews with more attention to planning, continuity, performances and effective use of locations for the production of a more advanced thesis film. Industry standard documentation is utilized as part of the standard professional film production protocol.
Shot selection, timing and arrangement are all skills required for good editing. These skills will be explored utilizing action sequences and dialogue sequences in this project-based course. Shooting for editing as a concept will also be explored as well as the entire post production workflow from start to finish. Keying, compositing, tracking and matchmoving and other digital special effects techniques are all introduced and developed for the second year thesis film.
This course reinforces but also expands on the basics from FP 267. Thinking skills used to generate ideas for a film are explored. Pitching a story idea is introduced and finding ways to incorporate symbolism and visual metaphors to develop a motif are developed. Where stories originate will be explored through an examination of myths and legends from a variety of traditions. Feature films will be used to deconstruct and learn the three act structure and the structure of films in general.
Students will be introduced to various budgeting and scheduling models that are an integral part of the film production process and industry. Students will learn techniques for estimating and constructing budgets, as well as for developing realistic schedules. The business side of film production will be introduced, with an emphasis placed on set etiquette, contracts, movie marketing, legal terms and the complex world of financing.
Advanced Production Design will allow students to gain hands-on experience with many of the elements of this diverse trade. Students will develop a full understanding of a films on-screen elements such as props, set design, wardrobe, make-up, and physical special effects, as well as visual motifs and style. The student will also have an opportunity to apply this understanding in the creating of a film.
Students in the final semester of the Film Production Program will continue to produce their thesis film projects and act in several crew capacities with their classmates. In addition, students will explore and develop a wider experience with music, as it relates to scoring films. The students will also host ‘Film Night’ in April, including fundraising, promotion, box office and advertising components.
Complex lighting, sound and camera assignments are performed. Supplementary projects including documentary, corporate and educational videos are completed. Advanced information is developed for application on these projects. Emerging production technologies are explored.
Through regular production meetings and set visits, students gain relevant experience completing their advanced thesis film from pre-production to mastering up to cinema standards. A class trip to a major production centre is planned and the information gathered helps guide students closer to their career goals.
Dialogue editing, additional dialogue recording (ADR), foley, sound recording, mixing and mastering are all explored in this course. The selection, creation and proper use of music and sound effects is also thoroughly examined and integrated with a hands-on approach. Software includes ProTools and Logic Pro X, but traditional mixing boards, microphones and the techniques are also explored. The physics of sound, plus audio compression, audio effects and all the technical aspects of audio are woven together with the art of sound design to complement the filmmaker's vision with dynamic sound for maximum impact.
Students will be individually supervised and instructed on how to use Davinci Resolve to colour grade their films from start to finish. Not only will students work on their very own films, they will gain industry-level experiences using many examples from many sources. Using multiple tools such as, curves, colour wheels, power windows, qualifiers, nodes, and scopes, students will learn to create Hollywood grade results. While colour grading is mainly practical in its application, the artistic side will also be explored by creatively using and developing various looks and exploring different LUT’s. In addition to the hands on approach to colour using software, the intellectual and emotional aspects of colour and colour psychology will be explored and implemented into various projects.
Students will prepare themselves to compete in a 'freelance' or 'contract' world after graduation. As such, issues of funding sources, taxes, networking, mentoring and proposal writing are key aspects of building a career. Students must also understand traditional job seeking skills such as interviewing and resumes.
Students will examine the characteristics of the growth and yield of forest stands and will gain a thorough understanding of forest measurement sampling techniques and navigation/orientation. Sampling design, sampling intensity, data collection, compilation, and analysis of data are emphasized.
Students learn first about scientific classification and how it applies to Forest Trees. The organization of tree species in Canada by morphology (external appearance) is emphasized in both Lectures and Laboratory sessions. The use of dichotomous keys for identification of unknown samples is practiced. In Lectures, an overview of the Forest Regions in Canada is included. Silvics ('how trees grow') and some basic ecology of the major Boreal and Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Forest Regions follow. Traditional uses of local forest plants and trees are highlighted. Laboratory sessions use live, frozen and pressed tree foliage, twigs and fruit to help students learn to identify and name (common and scientific names) the most important species of trees in Canada, as well as local woody shrubs. An herbarium-standard plant collection, started in Field School, is a major component of out-of-class work. It will include samples of Forest Ecosystem Classification species.
This course introduces students to past and present harvesting methods and will emphasize full tree, cut-to-length and tree length harvesting systems, machine types and use. Machine sub-systems, including hydraulic, power train, and attachments will be studied in detail.
The student will gain the skills to identify fundamental characteristics of forest soils and sites and to classify forest ecosystems and ecosites using standard terminologies. The student will then discover how soils and site parameters affect the structure and function of forest ecosystems and how they influence forest operations including road construction, forest harvesting and silviculture. Other topics include hydrology, landform origin, description and identification.
In this course the student will be introduced to the anatomy of wood, basic cell structures and the identification of different commercial species. Emphasis will be placed on the manufacturing methods of various products including lumber, pulp and paper, engineered wood and value added wood products.
Students will participate in a two-week field school designed to introduce them to the science of Forestry. Field school subjects will include; Dendrology, tree and plant identification, Mensuration, forest measurement and Forest Soils. Students will also receive certification in First Aid/CPR.
The student will learn how to operate many types of heavy equipment associated with forest harvesting operations. This course will prepare the student using forest machine simulators and actual forestry equipment and will also introduce logging road construction techniques and machinery.
The introductory course covers the planning, layout, and implementation of harvest, renewal, and tending operations. Emphasis is placed on environmental protection and the principles and approaches behind ecosystem management and forest sustainability. Students will gain an understanding of harvest methods and logging systems, including road construction and water crossing techniques. Collaborative approaches to forest management planning and the importance of forest certification are reviewed, all within the context of relevant provincial legislation. This course introduces students to forest renewal practices, spanning from forest operations prescription setting to free-growing status determination.
This course provides students with the basic skills required to establish and operate a small forestry business. Basic accounting, budgeting, financing, machine cost analysis, contract negotiation, supervisory skills, and various government legislation will be studied.
This course will provide students with an introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and build basic skills required by the entry level Forestry Technician. Topics explored will include the fundamentals of creating and managing information in a digital environment, performing common queries and analysis, and presenting information in the format of maps and reports in a professional manner. Additional topics covered in the course will include the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and an introduction to the science of Remote Sensing.
This course covers the planning, layout and implementation of harvest, renewal and tending operations. Emphasis is placed on linkages to silvicultural objectives, environmental protection and other forest uses. Relevant provincial legislation and guidelines are reviewed and a focus is placed on planning and implementing operations in an 'ecosystem' context. Students will become proficient on the harvest simulators, to gain an appreciation of the complexities involved in mechanized forest operations.
Basic biology of forest plants and trees from the cellular level to the whole forest. Students will gain an elementary understanding of metabolic process in plants such as photosynthesis and respiration. Plant diversity, and the life cycles of conifers (gymnosperms) and hardwoods (angiosperms), will be explored. The structure and function of non-woody and woody plant tissues and organs will be examined along with tree growth and genetics.
Forest Ecology is concerned with the forest as a biological community, and the interrelationships between both the plants themselves, and the physical environment in which they exist. The student will gain an understanding of Silvics (e.g. Autecology of plants) forest succession, disturbance dynamics, biodiversity, and the environmental factors affecting forest growth and development. (Synecology). Students must research and write two comprehensive technical reports on assigned topic areas (eg. Global Warming, Tree Species autecology, wildlife management).
This course reinforces hydraulic theory and circuitry and will introduce machine electrical systems to the students. Value-added certification courses such as propane handling and chainsaw operating are also included. Forest machine service and repair techniques will be emphasized throughout this course.
This advanced mensuration course builds on the concepts learned in Natural Resource Measurements. Common attributes collected and the various techniques used for conducting forest inventories will be examined from the plot, stand and forest-level. Sampling designs and statistical methods for forestry-related surveys will be highlighted with a focus on understanding how sample methodology influences results. Methods to calculate forest attributes (e.g. BA, density, volume, growth and site productivity) from various sampling methods will be undertaken. An introduction to wood measurement (scaling) and it's associated manuals will be presented.
In this course, students will continue developing their GIS skills as they expand their base knowledge of cartography, map projections, coordinate systems and spatial analysis. Mobile data collection, editing of GIS information and the processing of remote sensing data will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on applying theoretical concepts to real-world natural resource applications.
This applied silviculture course covers the theory and practice of planned forest regeneration. Topics include (but are not limited to) species silvics, natural disturbance regimes, silviculture systems, site preparation, natural and artificial regeneration, seedling procurement, tending (including vegetation management and density management) and silviculture effectiveness monitoring. An emphasis is placed on how and why silviculture systems and treatments emulate natural disturbances.
This course introduces students to the study of insects and diseases that impact the quantity, quality and value of our forest resources. Insect and disease life cycle, identification, classification and strategies for controlling outbreaks are discussed. The important roles these organisms play in forest ecosystems are highlighted.
Fall field school for second year students involves both day trips and a stay in a camp setting. Emphasis is on a variety of silviculture topics including regeneration techniques and assessments, density management and prescription setting. Harvest operations and their associated planning activities, such as road layout and water crossings, are also presented. Forest inventory methodologies are reviewed and field measurements are undertaken for further calculations in the Forest Inventory course. Values protection and a variety of wildlife topics are also discussed.
Common ground and cable based harvesting systems in Canada will be explored, with an emphasis on efficiency, products and environmental impacts. Students will be made aware of many of the products produced from managed forests. Students will also broaden their knowledge of the structure of wood and gain an ability to identify major Canadian species based on wood samples.
Students are placed for a 2-week period in a forestry work environment as a worker/operator. Students are expected to satisfactorily perform basic functions under the supervision of industry personnel. Both industry supervisors and college staff will conduct performance evaluations.
The placement is negotiated and coordinated by the Placement Office and the Program Coordinator. The procedures and regulations pertaining to this placement will be according to the College's 'CO-OP HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS'. During this work placement, the actual duration of which will be 16 weeks, the student has the opportunity to apply his/her theory and practical skills in a full-time work situation outside of the academic environment. This will help the student in developing his/her long-term career goals. In addition to having his/her work performance evaluated by the employer, the student will complete and submit for evaluation a formal report describing the placement.
Students will participate in a two-week field school designed to reinforce their equipment operation skills. Two harvesting systems, a cut-to-length system, a conventional full tree system and road construction equipment will be used to improve their operating skills. Equipment safety and maintenance will continue to be emphasized. Students will also experience night shift operation.
This advanced mensuration course builds on the concepts learned in Mensuration I. Sampling designs and statistical methods for forestry-related surveys will be highlighted. Various techniques for conducting forest inventories will be examined. The students will be responsible for planning and implementing an inventory of proposed harvest area and producing a report based on their results. The development and calibration of forest growth and yield models will be examined and a thorough evaluation of the soil/site factors impacting stand productivity will be undertaken. An introduction to wood measurement (scaling) and it's associated manuals and tools, will be provided through class and field training.
A practical introductory course in the theory and application of photo interpretation. Scale determination, height measurement, and tree identification [using aerial photographs] will be taught [and practiced]. Each student will submit a [final] project that involves both field data collection, and the delineation of stand boundaries and inventory attributes.
In this course students will continue developing their GIS skills as they expand their knowledge on map projections and coordinate systems, vector and raster data models and analysis, spatial and attribute data editing, and cartography. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical concepts and applying those concepts to real world applications.
This applied silviculture course covers the theory and practice of planned forest regeneration. Topics include (but are not limited to) silviculture systems, seed production and extraction, container nursery practices, vegetation management, natural regeneration, site assessments, setting management objectives and prescription formulation, silviculture effectiveness monitoring, and density management. Students must develop detailed crop plans.
Effective supervisors are able to organize and motivate their staff to successfully and productively accomplish tasks and goals. Valuable employees are able to take direction and responsibility for assigned tasks as individuals and as team members. In this class, students will learn about and practice 'people management' skills, including empathic listening and self-awareness (personal assessment and development). The art of conflict resolution in the workplace will be learned and practiced (leaders and 'team players'). Working in groups, students will research, present, and lead a short class discussion on an assigned Natural Resources conflict issue (conflict and natural resource use).
This course introduces students to the study of insects and diseases that impact the quality and value of our forest resources. Insect and disease identification, classification, and tools for controlling outbreaks are discussed. The important role these organisms play in forest ecosystems are highlighted.
Fall field school for second year students involves both day trips and a stay in a local camp setting. Emphasis is on water crossings, compliance, photo-interpretation, silviculture, prescription setting, regeneration assessments, and the use of density management diagrams for crop planning.
This course introduces you to the natural role of fire in forested ecosystems, and the approach and practices used in forest fire management. Principles of weather, fuel types and fire behaviour will be explored within the context of the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System. The ecological effects of fire at both the stand and landscape levels will be examined as they relate to forest biodiversity and ecosystem health. Fire-related legislation and policy in Ontario will be reviewed. The use of prescribed fire as a silvicultural tool to meet land management objectives is presented.
Students will study the principles of management planning with a focus on the ideas and directions beneficial to a practicing forest technician. Beginning at a broad scale, principles applicable to many jurisdictions are discussed. Moving toward a finer operational scale, specific attention is paid to the current forest management direction applied to Crown land in Ontario. The course will consider current social, political and environmental factors, which influence the course of forest management. Building on principles encountered in FW 211 - Forest Operations and FW 312 – Silviculture, students will expand their understanding of sustainability, yield determination, basic principles of forest modeling landscape and stand level spatial constraints, road planning and layout and water crossings. Other ancillary activities such as forest compliance planning, inspection and reporting will also be examined. Students will be made aware of key guidelines such as the Landscape Guide and Stand and Site Guide.
The student will gain an understanding of fish and wildlife management policies, regulations and guidelines in Ontario and Canada. Lectures will focus on understanding wildlife-habitat relationships, habitat selection, population dynamics, and the use of forested areas as habitat for a variety of species. Labs will focus on aspect of wildlife identification including bird songs and wildlife tracks, and survey methods to estimate wildlife populations and predict impacts from management activities. As part of this course, the student will complete a term paper and deliver a presentation on the habitat needs and management of a fish or terrestrial wildlife species in Northern Ontario.
This course will provide Forestry Technicians with an awareness of fish and wildlife management policies, regulations and guidelines in Ontario and Canada. Lectures will focus on management techniques for minimizing the effects of forestry operations on fish and wildlife habitat, along with natural disturbance pattern guidelines and survey principles. Labs will focus on fish and wildlife identification and life biology, and include the following topic areas: aquatic invertebrates, freshwater fish, reptiles and amphibians, birds, and mammals. As part of this course, students will complete a Wildlife Tracks & Signs Assignment and deliver a 10-minute PowerPoint presentation on a fish and wildlife management-related subject.
This course is intended to introduce students to the natural role of fire in forested ecosystems, and the systems and practices used in forest fire management. Principles of weather, fuel types, and fire behaviour will be explored within the context of the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System. The ecological effects of fire at both the stand and landscape levels will be examined, as they relate to forest biodiversity and health. The use of prescribed fire as a silvicultural tool to meet land management objectives is presented.
Students will study the Acts, policies, manuals and guidelines relating to Forest Management Planning in Ontario. Topic areas include strategic planning, public participation, issue resolution, calculation of allowable harvest area, values protection, five-year planning of forest operations, access planning and water crossings, silviculture ground rules, annual work schedule production, compliance, and reports of completed operations. Students will produce and present a draft plan incorporating the principles of integrated resource management.
This course provides students with the basic business skills required in supervising forestry operations, and/or to establish and operate a small forestry business. Basic accounting, budgeting, financing, machine cost analysis, contract negotiation, and pertinent government legislation will be studied.
This placement is negotiated and coordinated by the Placement Office and the Program Coordinator. The procedures and regulations pertaining to this placement will be according to the College's 'CO-OP HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS'. During this work placement, the actual duration of which will be 16 weeks, the student has the opportunity to apply his/her theory and practical skills in a full-time work situation outside of the academic environment. This will help the student in developing his/her long-term career goals. In addition to having his/her work performance evaluated by the employer, the student will complete and submit for evaluation a formal report describing the placement.