Supervision is critical to the safety of forestry workers. BC Forest Safety Council courses provide participants with skills and knowledge to help them oversee their workers effectively.
These in-person and online courses are suitable for new or existing forest supervisors.
BCFSC In-Person Training
Benefits of in-person supervisor training:
- Experienced, hands-on instructors who can answer questions and discuss issues that arise in our industry, including how to achieve positive outcomes
- Valuable interaction with industry peers through group activities
- Printed materials which are a useful reference back at your operation
- Scheduled courses in numerous regional locations
- Opportunity for groups to train together at their desired location (through our requested training delivery model).
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BCFSC Online Training
Online training is suitable for individuals who are unable to attend in-person courses or prefer online learning. It’s also a good refresher for those who have previously attended our in-person supervisor courses. Click on the course names below for more information:
- Cornerstones of Effective Safety Supervision – Forest Supervisor
- Basics of Due Diligence – Forest Supervisor
- Orientation, Training and Skills Development – Forest Supervisor
- Hazard Identification, Inspection and Investigation – Forest Supervisor
- Basics of Effective Communication – Forest Supervisor
- Basics of Leadership and Professionalism – Forest Supervisor
- Phase Congestion
- Serious Incident and Fatality Investigation
Equivalencies/Alignment: In-Person and Online
Both the in-person and online versions of Forest Supervisor training were developed based on the same theoretical foundation, and most of the learning outcomes are similar. Depending on the needs of your company the courses might be considered equivalent. However, because the online courses don’t have the same learner activities or opportunities for questions/discussion, BCFSC does not assert that the courses are a one-to-one equivalent.
Due Diligence for Forest Supervisors
The in-person Due Diligence for Forest Supervisors course is aligned with the following four online courses:
- Cornerstones of Effective Safety Supervision – Forest Supervisor
- Basics of Due Diligence – Forest Supervisor
- Orientation, Training and Skills Development – Forest Supervisor
- Hazard Identification, Inspection and Investigation – Forest Supervisor
Leadership and Communication for Forest Supervisors
The in-person Leadership and Communication for Forest Supervisors course is aligned with the following two online courses:
- Basics of Effective Communication – Forest Supervisor
- Basics of Leadership and Professionalism – Forest Supervisor
Other Training Options