CAGC

• The BC Forest Safety Council – Production Harvesting
• The BC Wildfire Service (Provincial Government Agency)
• CAGC- Oil and Gas 

 

The Oil and Gas industry in Canada has adopted the BC program to be used throughout the industry and promote transferability and mobility among workers and sectors.

 

1. Must have completed the Level One – Basic Chainsaw course and received a Certificate – Basic Chainsaw; and
2. Completed a minimum of 25 days of verified field work as a Basic Chainsaw Operator (Bucker); and
3. Apply and complete the Level Two – Faller Entry Level (5-day course); the trainee will receive a Faller Trainee certificate that will indicate that the trainee is within the 30-day one-on-one period.
4. Worked as a Faller Trainee for 25-days minimum under the direct supervision of a CAGC Faller Tutor or CAGC QST.  
5. Once the trainee has successfully completed the 30-day one-on-one training period, a competency assessment must be scheduled with a CAGC QST. 
6. The CAGC QST will develop a gap plan to identify the trainee's strengths and areas for improvement. (the gap plan is designed to support both the trainee and the supervisor throughout this period). Upon completion of this process the trainee will transition into the 180-day Faller Trainee period. The trainee will receive a new certificate showing that they are in the 180-day period. 
7. 180-Day Period - the Faller Trainee may work for 180-days directly under close supervision of an Experienced Certified Faller (5 yrs minimum experience), Faller Tutor, Faller Supervisor, QFT or QST from any of the 3 Administrators of the BC Faller Training Standard. 
8. The person must be the Faller Trainee's direct supervisor and/or falling partner available as the Trainee's qualified assistance. 
9. After a minimum of six to ten weekly reports, once the trainee demonstrates and maintains consistent competence, a competency check must be scheduled with a CAGC QST to confirm that the trainee is meeting the expected outcomes. Following a successful assessment, the trainee must complete an additional five weekly reports to demonstrate continued, consistent competence across all required competencies. All completed reports are to be submitted to the Administrator for review. 
10. Once the trainee evidence has been approved, the Administrator will then contact the trainee to have them schedule with a QST for their final evaluation. 
11. If the trainee successfully completes the final evaluation, The internal verifier will forward the trainee's evaluation and supporting documentation to the external verifier for review prior to the issuance of certification outcomes. 
12. If the trainee does not successfully meet the required outcomes during the evaluation, they must resume submitting weekly reports within the 180-day training period to document their continued development of competence. The assessor will provide a gap training plan outlining the specific areas where the trainee must focus their improvement efforts, along with an assigned time-frame and a designated qualified individual to oversee the training. 
13. If the trainee has successfully met the outcomes outlined in their gap plan, they are required to submit the completed gap plan to CAGC Administrator for internal review. Upon confirmation that all requirements have been satisfied, the Administrator will advise the trainee to schedule a competency assessment with a QST to have the areas of what was identified in the gap plan re-assessed by completing a competency assessment. The QST is then responsible for submitting the completed competency assessment along with the required photographic evidence. 
14. If the trainee is successful with the evaluation, CAGC will issue the trainee a new Faller Certificate. 

 

 

 

 

 

7. What must I bring to the Faller course?

Government issued ID and equipment identified in the Faller equipment list.

 

 

9. How do I become a Faller Tutor?

• During a full evaluation, you must achieve85% or higher and have the QST III recommend you for Faller Tutor Program.
• Must have a signed Letter of Reference from an Owner or Supervisor
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience 
• Complete the application
• Must meet the outcomes of the new Faller Program and have assisted with coaching and mentoring a Level Two – Faller Entry course.