CONTINUING EDUCATION

One exposure to education is never enough. Technologies and philosophies change. Careers expand into new fields and specialties. Professional accreditation for Certified Forest Technologists and Registered Professional Foresters requires Continuing Forestry Education credits. The Continuing Education Department of the Maritime College of Forest Technology offers over fifty short courses each year to assist forestry and forest products professionals to gain new knowledge and skills.

Courses generally are two days to one week in length and are taught by experts from around the globe. Continuing Education courses are divided between those aimed at Forestry Professionals and training programs for people involved in lumber manufacturing and value added operations. Forestry topics include Global Information Systems (GIS), Hardwood Management, Supervisory Development, and Watercourse Alteration Certification. Wood Processing courses include Band and Circular Saw Maintenance, Moulder Setup and Maintenance, and Hardwood Lumber Manufacturing. Please click on the course schedules links for a full description of Continuing Education services and a complete list of course topics, or click here to sign up for our email course notification.

Accommodation is available for people attending Continuing Education courses at Torunski Hall. Rooms are clean and spacious with private bathrooms and easy breezeway connection to Blenis Hall, Continuing Education classrooms and the Cafeteria.

Forestry Courses for the Public

The Continuing Education Department also offers courses suitable for the non-professional who is interested in learning more about the forest. Topics include Woodlot Wildlife, Basic GPS, Forest Birds and Chainsaw Safety. Courses suitable for non-professionals are marked with an asterisk on the Continuing Education in Forestry Course Schedule. You can also call to inquire when special courses are planned.