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New Faller Training

30 Day Full-time Certificate Program

The New Faller Training Certificate Program is currently on hold. If you wish to inquire about the program please contact the BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC) at 1-877-741-1060.

Offered in partnership with the BC Forest Safety Council, the New Faller Training Certificate Program was created to ensure new fallers entering the workforce are properly trained and prepared to work in a safe, productive manner by maintaining the BC Faller Training Standard. The BC Forest Safety Council has a 3-module training process to help fallers prepare for their Faller Certification examinations. The New Faller Training Certificate Program is comprised of the first two modules of this process: Faller Prep with Basic Chainsaw Operator Certification & Falling Basics. The program consists of both classroom and closely supervised field training. Upon completion of this program students will receive a field skills log book that has a record of their performance and a recommendation from the instructor. They will either be ready to apply to take the faller certification exam through the BC Forest Safety Council or will need to complete the Safety Council’s New Faller Training – Trainee Faller module of up to 180 days of closely supervised falling activity. WorkSafeBC (WSBC) requires all fallers in BC to be certified.

Program Format

The program consists of Faller Prep with Basic Chainsaw Operator Certification & Falling Basics. The Faller Prep course, which includes the Basic Chainsaw Operator certification, consists of 5 days of classroom and hands-on field chainsaw work and takes place from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm daily. The Falling Basics course consists of 25 days of classroom and closely supervised field training. The field training location varies depending on available timber supply. Registered students will be notified of the timber site approximately two weeks prior to the start of the course.

The New Faller Training Certificate Program is currently on hold. If you wish to inquire about the program please contact the BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC) at 1-877-741-1060.

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.