Hazard Identification, Inspection and Investigation – Forest Supervisor
May 12 @ 7:14 pm PDT
This course helps forestry supervisors build skills in hazard identification, inspection, and investigation training.
Learning Outcomes
· Identify hazards, assess risks and determine controls
· Explain the process of inspections and worker assessments
· Explain the importance of reporting incidents and close calls
· Describe reporting and investigation requirements
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1.5 hours. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
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BCFSC Learning Centre "Self-enroll Courses":
- Login to your Learning Centre account, or click on the "Create new account" button on the login page
- Click on the course name from the list of "Self-enroll Courses"
- Click on the "Enroll me" button
This course looks at the requirements of a supervisor to provide orientation, training and skills development to workers.
Learning Outcomes
· Explain the requirements to provide orientations for new workers, returning workers, young workers, and others
· Describe the requirements for training
· Assess and document a worker's competencies
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1 hour. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
BCFSC Learning Centre "Self-enroll Courses":
- Login to your Learning Centre account, or click on the "Create new account" button on the login page
- Click on the course name from the list of "Self-enroll Courses"
- Click on the "Enroll me" button
This course looks at developing the fundamental skills required for effective safety supervision.
Learning Outcomes
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Explain who a supervisor is and what they need to do to be effective
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Describe what's needed to maintain safe workplaces and safe work practices in all operations
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Explain how to encourage the right and responsibility to refuse unsafe work
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Identify ways to improve the impact the supervisor has on safe operations
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Interpret how legislation and regulations affect your work as a supervisor
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1.5 hours. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
This course can be enrolled in through the BCFSC Learning Centre "Self-enroll Courses":
- Login to your Learning Centre account, or click on the "Create new account" button on the login page
- Click on the course name from the list of "Self-enroll Courses"
- Click on the "Enroll me" button
This course will help prepare you to do workplace assessments using BC Forest Safety's assessment and training materials. Assessment checklists and training materials (online and printed) have been developed for specific yarding, harvesting, road building and other forestry occupations.
This course is also useful as an overview for competency based training and assessment systems.
Note: Employers should use on-the-job training and assessments along with the online training to ensure a worker is competent for this occupation. Click here for more information.
Learning Outcomes
Completion of Assessor Knowledge Units that includes content from the following units:
- 1056 - Competency-based Training and Assessment
- 1057 - Assessment Attributes and Techniques
- 1058 - Planning Assessments
- 1059 - Conducting Assessments
- 1060 - Evidence Reviewing, Decision Making and Providing Feedback
- 1061 - Assessment Quality Assurance
Duration & Delivery
Allow approximately 1.5 hours to complete. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
BCFSC Learning Centre "Self-enroll Courses":
- Login to your Learning Centre account, or click on the "Create new account" button on the login page.
- Click on the course name from the list of "Self-enroll Courses"
- Click on the "Enroll me" button
This course helps wood products manufacturing supervisors develop their leadership and professional skills.
Learning Outcomes
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Capitalize on personal strengths and weaknesses (Personal Awareness)
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Identify skills and roles of leaders (Leadership skills)
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Describe professional qualities (Professionalism)
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Describe key human resources functions (Team building and worker relations)
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1.5 hours. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
This course can be enrolled in through the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Program.
BCFSC Learning Centre "Self-enroll Courses":
- Login to your Learning Centre account, or click on the "Create new account" button on the login page
- Click on the course name from the list of "Self-enroll Courses"
- Click on the "Enroll me" button
This two-day in-person workshop aims to enhance supervisors’ and managers’ leadership and communication skills in the workplace. Participants will gain insights into their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as learn how their personal style influences the workers they oversee.
Prior to the course participants will be required to complete a *web-based personalized "Everything DiSC Workplace Profile" that will reveal:
- Their DiSC leadership style which will identify how they interact with others, and organize their workload.
- An overview of other DiSC styles, how people react to each, and strategies to improve effectiveness.
- Tips and suggestions for improving working relationships with everyone inside and outside of the company with which participants are employed.
*IMPORTANT:
Upon enrolment, an email will be sent to participants with a link to their online DiSC assignment. Ensure this is completed as early as possible after receiving the email.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, participants should be able to:
- Practice verbal communication
- Write effective emails and letters
- Conduct useful meetings
- Identify and develop leadership skills
- Recognize the professional requirements of the supervisor’s role
- Apply tools to manage a team
Course Outline
Duration & Delivery
Two days of classroom training. Refreshments and lunch are included.
Session Dates & Locations
- November 7-8, 2024 - Kamloops
- November 14-15, 2024 - Prince George
- November 27-28, 2024 - Campbell River
This course can also be delivered by request. Click here to learn more.
Cost
Leadership and Professionalism for Forest Supervisors (2 days) - $756.00 (includes 5% GST)
Enrollment
Submit a completed enrollment form and course fee.
Typically, enrollments are processed within 3 days to allow for program review/confirmation of your request and enrollment into the appropriate course and session.
This course looks at developing the fundamental skills required for due diligence and supervisors. This course is the second of six modules that are part of the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Training Program.
Learning Outcomes
· Describe what due diligence is
· Understand legal reasons to practice due diligence
· Follow best practices for demonstrating due diligence
· Use standard documentation, forms and checklists to prove due diligence
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1 hour. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
BCFSC Learning Centre "Self-enroll Courses":
- Login to your Learning Centre account, or click on the "Create new account" button on the login page
- Click on the course name from the list of "Self-enroll Courses"
- Click on the "Enroll me" button
This course looks at developing the fundamental skills required for effective safety supervision. This course is the first of six modules that are part of the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Training Program.
Learning Outcomes
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Explain who a supervisor is and what they need to do to be effective
-
Describe what's needed to maintain safe workplaces and safe work practices in all operations
-
Explain how to encourage the right and responsibility to refuse unsafe work
-
Identify ways to improve the impact the supervisor has on safe operations
-
Interpret how legislation and regulations affect your work as a supervisor
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1.5 hours. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
This course can be enrolled in through the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Program.
BCFSC Learning Centre "Self-enroll Courses":
- Login to your Learning Centre account, or click on the "Create new account" button on the login page
- Click on the course name from the list of "Self-enroll Courses"
- Click on the "Enroll me" button
This two day in-person workshop will equip supervisors with knowledge of their legal responsibilities and how to prove due diligence.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- Explain a supervisor’s role in safety and production
- Identify legal requirements, policies, and procedures
- Describe hazard identification and control
Duration & Delivery
Two days of classroom training. Refreshments and lunch are included.
Session Dates & Locations
- June 6-7, 2024 - Kamloops
- June 10-11, 2024 - Campbell River
- October 10-11, 2024 - Kamloops
- October 17-18, 2024 - Cranbrook
- October 17-18, 2024 - Prince George
- Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2024 - Campbell River
This course can also be delivered by request. Click here to learn more.
Cost
Due Diligence for Forest Supervisors (2 days) – $714.00 (includes 5% GST)
Enrollment
Submit a completed enrollment form and course fee.
Typically, enrollments are processed within 3 days to allow for program review/confirmation of your request and enrollment into the appropriate course and session.
This course helps wood products manufacturing supervisors develop their communication skills.
To receive a record of completion for the entire program, enroll in the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Program.
Learning Outcomes
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Practice verbal communication
-
Write effective emails and letters
-
Conduct useful meetings
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1 hour. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
This course can be enrolled in through the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Program.
BCFSC Learning Centre "Self-enroll Courses":
- Login to your Learning Centre account, or click on the "Create new account" button on the login page
- Click on the course name from the list of "Self-enroll Courses"
- Click on the "Enroll me" button