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.
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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
Times of instruction - 7:45 - 3:30 Monday – Friday (Mon – Thurs with bus) “Training.... is of little value unless it is applied in a
The majority of skills based instruction takes place in
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.
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.”
Drugs and Alcohol – zero tolerance - Davey "pee
Survival Equipment – knives, etc.........are to be kept in
Smoking – is not permitted anywhere on school
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.....
Possibility of good employment with:
Ministry of Forests Regional District Local Firefighting contractors Tree Service Companies
Davey Asplundh Cody Tree Services etc
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
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Overall aptitude and attitude. Demonstrated desire ........ (Transitional Plan A and B) Sept, Oct, Nov; 2 weeks in class, 2 week Work Placements
need to work in close proximity to high voltage power lines.
regulations and WorkSafeBC Best Work Practices.
includes arboriculture, trimming, felling trees and other vegetation, climbing, safe chipper and aerial lift
A “Red Seal” trade Students receive training in the Level one Technical
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
Meets criteria to cover high school graduation.
Students receive high school graduation credits. Involves Work placements meeting or exceeding 200
School based activities are mostly hands on – School based activities are mostly hands on –
Less emphasis on written/academic work, however all
Emphasis in on employability skills Work Placements are in less specialized fields/areas,
For students interested in Careers – Conservation
These careers require at least 2 years of post These careers require at least 2 years of post
Emphasis for students is on more technical aspects of
Work Placements are specialized and require a
Academic capabilities are needed.
Job satisfaction A good working environment Recognition and development
Good quality training Being given responsibility and involvement Discover what career suits them Gaining real skills, both transferable and practical Increasing employability
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.
.Evaluation of students? . .
. . .Banquet – January of 2013 .Parent Documents Thank you, we look forward to a successful year for