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Locating an instructor near you

To locate an instructor in your area, please contact the Registrar, Ms Laura K. She can be reached by e-mail by clicking here or by phone at 604-736-8660 and by fax at 604-738-4080.


Applying to become an Instructor

In reading the following, keep in mind that this application process is no different than the screening process which occurs when applying for a job.

  • Those interested in becoming a WSCA Instructor must apply in writing to the Registrar.
  • Applicants must show that:
    • they are proficient in spoken and written English;
    • they are technically literate in the subject matter in which they wish to teach;
    • they have taken and passed the course(s) for which they wish to become an instructor;
    • they have achieved a grade of 90% or better, if the course has a grading system of evaluation;
    • they have applied the skills and knowledge taught in the course in the field for a minimum of one season which, in the case of experienced applicants, may have been prior to taking the course for which they wish to become an instructor;
    • they are sponsored by their employer, which must be a siliviculture company in one of the four recognized silviculture CUs
    • they have WSBC workplace insurance coverage which carries over to them during the teaching of the course; and
    • they have read the job description and the licensing agreement prior to taking the course.
  • Applicants must also respond to questions which explore:
    • the reason they are interested in teaching;
    • previous and current teaching they do at work or in their non-working lives; and
    • the expectation they have should they be accepted and successfully complete the train the trainer program.

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