Parent Information Meeting Parent Information Meeting Spring 2012 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Parent Information Meeting Parent Information Meeting Spring 2012

Introductions - instructors 1. Spring Semester 2. Expectations -- students 3. Costs (and exams) Costs (and exams) 4. 4. Summer opportunities......And assignments 5. 6. Fall Semester obligations Parental Involvement and banquet 7. Question period..... 8. 9. Paperwork – forms signed and returned

Instructors � Wayne Price – Level 3 First Aid attendant and instructor, Fire Warden - Ministry of Forests, Wildfire Danger Tree Assessor, Survival Skills Instructor, CORE Instructor, Certified by TCIA in Advanced Arboriculture. Instructor, Certified by TCIA in Advanced Arboriculture. � Al Kolkind – Certified Faller, Rap Attack experience, Bachelor of Science – Ecology and Histology of trees, soils, etc, Certified by TCIA in Advanced Arboriculture. � CUPE STAFF – TBA – teaching assistant and bus driver for spring semester only. � Guest Instructors – Ministry of Forests, High Country Forestry, Electrical Industry Training Institute – Burnaby, Gorman's Mill

Spring Semester Skills Based Curriculum � Times of instruction - 7:45 - 3:30 � Monday – Friday (Mon – Thurs with bus) � “Training.... is of little value unless it is applied in a safe and efficient manner” safe and efficient manner” � The majority of skills based instruction takes place in this semester. � Students apply skills in a safe and practical manner. � Evaluation is based upon mastery learning (Can skill be demonstrated without review or prompting) . � CUA evaluation is 60% written, 40% practical.

Expectations � Attendance – prepared, on time, on a daily basis. � Throughout the year � It is anticipated that students will arrive at 7:45 to prepare for 8:00 start or departure time. 8:00 start or departure time. � Students will need to come prepared with the appropriate safety equipment for that day. Students will always need boots and jeans/pants, with appropriate PPE. They are not allowed in the field without these. � Students that are unprepared, late, or missing safety gear will be left behind for that day and marked as absent. They will receive a mark of “0” on activities during that day. � “In lieu of, or make up, assignments do not increase the likelihood of Mastery Learning taking place.”

Expectations – con’t � Drugs and Alcohol – zero tolerance - Davey "pee policy" � Survival Equipment – knives, etc.........are to be kept in backpacks/lockers until needed, then taken to bus. backpacks/lockers until needed, then taken to bus. They are not to be out in the open while at the school building. � Smoking – is not permitted anywhere on school property.......we could have a designated area “in the field” – during fire season/planting – not permitted. “Every day is a job interview”

Costs � Total cost of course is $725........ � $400 covers the cost of: First Aid Certification, Transportation Endorsement, Hard Hat, visor, ear protection, whistle, safety glasses, Hi- visibility vest, protection, whistle, safety glasses, Hi- visibility vest, bucking pants and caulk boots. � $250 covers the cost of EITI delivering their part of the Certified Utility Arborist program. (Electrical safety, climbing, and elevated tree work) � $75 covers the costs of student textbooks from EITI � Forms for monthly payment are available at end of meeting.....

Summer Opportunities � Possibility of good employment with: � Ministry of Forests � Regional District � Local Firefighting contractors � Tree Service Companies � Davey � Asplundh � Cody Tree Services � etc

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Completion of BRIDGE COURSE • For certification • Level one Certified Utility Arborists • Results in a 4 credits for students • Required credit for entry into post secondary • education............ About 400 multiple choice questions. •

Fall Semester Transitional Requirements � Students “enter” one of 3 areas - based on Spring Semester Results: � Certified Utility Arborist exam results – passing mark is 75% 75% � Demonstration of mastery of field skills used in the spring semester. (ie: compass, clinometer, global positioning system) � Overall aptitude and attitude. � Demonstrated desire ........ (Transitional Plan A and B) � Sept, Oct, Nov; 2 weeks in class, 2 week Work Placements

CERTIFIED UTILITY ARBORIST • This program is for new and experienced arborists who need to work in close proximity to high voltage power lines. Participants will be taught applicable industry safety • regulations and WorkSafeBC Best Work Practices. With both classroom and hands-on training, the program • includes arboriculture, trimming, felling trees and other vegetation, climbing, safe chipper and aerial lift operations, falling/bucking and rigging.

CERTIFIED UTILITY ARBORIST � A “Red Seal” trade � Students receive training in the Level one Technical component. Need 75% overall to pass. � Written exam – 60% � Practical component – 40% - use of chainsaw, chipper, � Practical component – 40% - use of chainsaw, chipper, ability to tie knots, tree climbing and work in tree canopy. � Minimum of 50 feet – tree climbing � Need 1280 hours as an apprentice to receive Level One certification – Work Placements for fall semester in Forestry. (240 hours granted for spring semester work.) � Meets criteria to cover high school graduation.

GRADUATION PLAN � Students receive high school graduation credits. � Involves Work placements meeting or exceeding 200 hours. � School based activities are mostly hands on – � School based activities are mostly hands on – firewood, value added, log cabin construction, “lifelong outdoor activities” � Less emphasis on written/academic work, however all fall coursework must be completed satisfactorily. � Emphasis in on employability skills � Work Placements are in less specialized fields/areas, not for “school based” placements

POST SECONDARY PLAN � For students interested in Careers – Conservation Officer, Registered Forest Technician, Registered Professional Forrester. � These careers require at least 2 years of post � These careers require at least 2 years of post secondary courses (Diploma). � Emphasis for students is on more technical aspects of Forestry. � Work Placements are specialized and require a demonstrated competency in Spring Semester. � Academic capabilities are needed.

STUDENTS WILL BENEFIT THROUGH � Job satisfaction � A good working environment � Recognition and development � Good quality training Good quality training � Being given responsibility and involvement � Discover what career suits them � Gaining real skills, both transferable and practical � Increasing employability

Parental Involvement How you can help your son/daughter in this program � Attendance – encourage (????) them to have regular attendance– missing class often leads to students dropping out ----- time and $ � Encourage regular review and being “organized”. Encourage regular review and being “organized”. � Encourage students to always be prepared to be in the field – rain gear, cold weather clothing, pack a good lunch and have plenty of water, even on “cold days” � Please phone the school before 8:00 am if students are legitimately sick. � Goal - Lifelong adult learners.

QUESTIONS??????? � .Evaluation of students? � . � . � . . � . � .Banquet – January of 2013 � .Parent Documents � Thank you, we look forward to a successful year for your son/daughter.