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 Forestry Technician
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SchoolAlgonquin College
LocationOttawa, ON, Canada
School TypeCollege
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 19,000
DegreeDiploma
Honours
Co-op
Length45 Week(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Mathematics 
Prerequisites NotesApplicants are required to have:
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
  • Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
  • General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
  • Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Applicants are also required to have: English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent), and Mathematics, Grade 11 (MCF3M or equivalent).
Cost
International: $15,930

Information on tuition and fees can be found on the Algonquin College website.
Scholarships
DescriptionThis accelerated two-year Forestry Technician Ontario College Diploma program, delivered over three academic periods (semesters), is the most hands-on and field-oriented program of its kind in Ontario. It prepares students in the implementation and influence of best practices in forest management in an ecological, environmental and social context. Students gain experience and skills alongside representatives of forest industry, sustainable forest license holders, private woodlot owners and government organizations at all levels.

Gain experience in the planning, execution and monitoring of forest, environment, ecosystem and wildlife management activities. Learn skills to help steward our forests through issues such as species at risk, forest invasives, and climate change.
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