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New Faller Training

The IWA, independent fallers, forest companies, and the WCB jointly determined one of the primary causes of falling accidents to be lack of a standardized comprehensive training program for fallers. The strategy recommended that fallers be trained and certified. The BC Faller Training Standard was developed to ensure that all fallers, regardless of where they work, receive the same high-quality training to meet the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 26.22. The goal of the BC Faller Training Standard is to ensure that anyone working as a faller has the knowledge, skills, abilities, work practices, and attitude necessary to work safely and productively. New Faller Training Program graduates are in demand. The workforce is aging and employers will need professionally trained and certified fallers to fill vacancies created by increased retirement rates in the industry.

New Faller Training Certificate Program

This 30 day program includes 5 days of class work and 25 days of closely supervised field training. Participants will receive a faller’s logbook which will be used to document the faller’s experience and competencies. Based on individual participant competency, this training will be followed with a certification examination - or up to 180 days of falling activity under close supervision, before registering for the faller certification exam.

"New Fallers Complete Their Training
On Vancouver Island." September 2006

Faller Certification Exam

The exam consists of a 50 question written/oral test on safe falling practices and a skills demonstration/evaluation in the field accompanied by a Qualified Supervisor/Trainer. A minimum passing grade of 75 percent is required in both the written/oral test and the field evaluation. Successful participants will be recognized by receiving a Faller’s Certification wallet card and framed wall certificate.

Start Dates:

Course dates TBD.
Call 250-740-6580 to have your name added to the interest list or email Deborah.Hopper@viu.ca

All classroom sessions are scheduled to take place at the Nanaimo campus. Field site locations will take place on Vancouver Island. Locations will vary due to available timber supply.

For More Information:

For more information and to register contact Deborah Hopper:
250-740-6580
Deborah.Hopper@viu.ca

Thank you for supporting our New Faller Training Program.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

The registration and fee information included here is for Canadian students only.
Contact the International Education office in Building 255 for information. International students must apply by following the international student application procedure.