Williams Lake Campus
Community Education and Workforce Development: Forestry
Thompson Rivers University's Community Education and Workforce Development department has forestry courses for both the public and contract offerings. We offer courses designed for the job seeker or for general interest purposes.
At TRU - Williams Lake Campus we offer the following forestry courses:
Handling Chainsaws for Beginners • XOCH 0910
This hands-on course is designed for individuals with little to no experience using a chainsaw. Participants will learn the fundamental skills needed to safely and effectively operate a chainsaw.
Requirements: Suggested minimum age of 16 years. All students are required to have appropriate clothing for work, steel-toed boots, and work gloves.
Dates: Monday, March 10, 2025
Times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $325
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Chainsaw Safety • XOCH 0910
This 3-day 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 upon successful completion.
Requirements: Suggested minimum age of 16 years. All students are required to have appropriate clothing for work, steel-toed boots, and work gloves.
Dates: March 11-13, 2025
Times: Tues-Thurs, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $995
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Fire Suppression S100/185 • XFOR 0980
This two-day course includes an introduction to fire behavior, entrapment (S-185), suppression, tools and equipment, fire line safety, water delivery systems, WHMIS, as well as a practical portion and exam. Students must demonstrate safe working skills, proper care, proper use of equipment, and the ability to physically complete field exercises.
Requirements:
- Hardhat
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection
- Leather work gloves
- Steel-toed work boots
- Suitable work clothing; preferably (but not mandatory) natural fibers or flame-resistant pants and long-sleeved shirt or coveralls
- Rain jacket and other weather-appropriate clothing
- Photo ID
- Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field location (location TBD)
Date: April 2-3, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday/ Thursday)
Fee: $425
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Contact Community Education and Workforce Development at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on an interest list for upcoming course information.
