Free Courses

The following list are free online courses and programs offered for self-enrollment on the BCFSC Learning Centre.  Click on the course name and follow enrollment instructions.

A full list of courses including self enrol and enrollment via SAFE Companies or the BCFSC Training department are found in the course catalog.

General Forestry

  • Introduction to Dangerous Trees on Forestry Worksites
  • Off-Road Vehicle Knowledge Unit
  • Resource Road Driver Knowledge Unit
  • Describe Safe Decision Making in a Forestry Workplace
  • Blasting Hazards and Safety
  • Legal Requirements for Forestry Blasting
  • Serious Incident and Fatality Investigation
  • Winch Assist Harvesting

Forestry Occupation Programs

  • Basic Forest Worker
  • Chokerperson
  • Grapple Yarder Operator
  • Hook Tender
  • Landing/Utility Person
  • Mechanized Harvesting
  • Rigging Slinger
  • Road Building
  • Stand Tender
  • Tower Operator

Forestry – Supervisor

  • Forest Supervisor Training
  • Basics of Due Diligence – Forest Supervisor
  • Basics of Effective Communication – Forest Supervisor
  • Basics of Leadership and Professionalism – Forest Supervisor
  • Cornerstones of Effective Safety Supervision – Forest Supervisor
  • Hazard Identification, Inspection and Investigation – Forest Supervisor

Wood Product Manufacturing

  • Combustible Dust Training for Workers
  • Combustible Dust Training for Contractors
  • Combustible Dust Training for Managers and Employers

Wood Product Manufacturing – Supervisor

  • Supervisor Training Program – Wood Products Manufacturing
  • Contractor Management – Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Cornerstones of Effective Safety Supervision – Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Due Diligence – Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Effective Communication – Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Leadership and Professionalism – Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Hazard Identification, Inspection and Investigation – Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor