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Diploma in Forestry Technician (Accelerated) Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus, Canada

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CAD 26568

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 95 Waived

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

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Program Overview

This 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.

Spend a significant amount of class time outdoors, exploring a variety of landscapes such as forests, parks and private woodlots. Practice collecting, compiling and analyzing forest resource data while learning to make recommendations to ensure our forests are kept healthy.

Benefit from the opportunity to earn a minimum of 10 industry certifications. These are customizable and give you an advantage entering the workforce.

In third semester, complete an 80-hour field placement. This gives you the opportunity to practice new skills in a real work setting while expanding your network of contacts.

With a Forestry Technician diploma, graduates may find entry-level work in the fields of:

  • Tree marking
  • Wildland fire fighting
  • Ecosystem, wildlife, and species at risk assessment
  • Tree planting and forest renewal
  • Sustainable forest harvesting
  • Parks management
  • Nature interpretation
  • Arboriculture
  • Bio-energy management

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

  • Thrive in an active, outdoor, hands-on learning environment.
  • Have an interest in protecting, sustaining and enhancing our natural environment and forest ecosystem.
  • Can work well independently or as a member of a team.
  • Have good communication skills.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80.0  Minimum Listening - 20.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 20.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 53 - With no score less than - 45
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  Minimum Literacy - 110.0  Minimum Comprehension - 95.0  Minimum Conversation - 95.0  Minimum Production - 95.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s).
    • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
    • Mathematics, Grade 11 (MCF3M or equivalent).

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

26568

Tuition Fee
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CAD 95 Waived

Application Fee
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20600 Per year

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