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Forest Technician Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit

Program Description

The Forest Technician Assistant technical certificate of credit provides skills necessary for program completers to obtain entry-level employment in the area of forestry.  Topics include: safety, dendrology, product identification and utilization, surveying and mapping, and forest measurements.

Program Length
A minimum of 23 credit hours is required for graduation.
A full time student should expect to complete requirements in 3 quarters.  

Salary Range
$12,000 to 22,000 annually

Career Opportunities
Good for the graduate that has good work ethics.

Career Traits/Requirements
Strong work ethics, enjoy being outdoors, does not mind difficult working conditions.

Program Courses

Occupational Education

23

FOR 101

Forest Safety & Orientation

1

FOR 103

Dendrology

4

FOR 105

Forest Products

4

FOR 116

Introduction to Surveying & Mapping I

4

FOR 117

Introduction to Surveying & Mapping II

3

FOR 126

Introduction to Forest Measurement I

4

FOR 127

Introduction to Forest Measurement II

3

Total Required Credits for Graduation

23


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