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Land-Based Training 1997
Information Kit
Land-Based Training Programs
OPERATIONAL
INVENTORY
WATERSHED RESTORATIO
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ENHANCED FORESTRY
funding land-based projects since 1994/95
responds to need for trained workers opportunity to retrain displaced workers
from other sectors offsets cost to employer of training
workers to carry out land-based projects
Background
Objectives
Facilitate access to entry-level skills training and skills upgrading
Provide training directly linked to market demand
Provide relevant and portable training Serve as foundation for, or complement
to, other training programs
We need more tools!
We need better info!
The Problem:
The Solution:
Better guidance !!! More consistency !!!
Land-Based Training: Information Kit
Designed for: Applicants Project Officers Community Coordinators Implementation Contractors Anyone who’s read the entire Land-Based Programs
Handbook, and has been anxiously awaiting the sequel
Information Kit: Contents Overview Training Courses Eligibility Building a
Proposal Forms
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I. OVERVIEW
About the Kit Background Land-Based Training Objectives General Principles
– Funding Principles– Program Principles
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II. TRAINING COURSES Course Organization Eligible Programs and Courses Extending Training Periods Course Distribution Delivery of Courses
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Course Organization
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EF
WR OI
EF WR
OI
Levels of Training
4. Professional Training
3. Management and/or Technical Training
2. Knowledge & Skills Training
1. Basic Skills Training
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Level 1Level 1
Level 2Level 2
Level 3Level 3
Level 4Level 4
Course Organization...
Basic Forestry Forest Practices
Code Awareness Basic Forest
Science Watershed Res.
Awareness
Field Safety Forest Survey and
Mapping Life Skills Level 1 First Aid with
Transportation Endorsement
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Level 1Level 1
10-day Training PackageCourse Organization...
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Level 1Level 1
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3
4
EnhancedEnhanced ForestryForestry
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3
4
WatershWatersheded
RestoratRestorationion
2
3
4
OperationalOperationalInventoryInventory
Course Organization...
Eligible CoursesSummary List:
(includes course length) EF/WR/OI: Level 1 EF: Levels 2,3 WR: Levels 2,3 OI: Levels 2,3
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F o r e s t W o r k e r C o u r s e L i s tf o r L a n d - B a s e d T r a i n i n g ( 1 9 9 7 )
E n h a n c e d F o r e s t r y P r o g r a mW a t e r s h e d R e s t o r a t i o n P r o g r a mO p e r a t i o n a l I n v e n t o r y P r o g r a m
course description, prerequisites,
delivery, distribution, length,
cost, more info.
Extending Training Periods Skill Assessment &
Worker Selection
Level 1: Life Skills
Level 2: Field
Level 3: Technical & Management
5 daysmax.
5 daysmax.
2 for 1
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Double
EFEFWRWR
OIOI
F o r e s t W o r k e r C o u r s e L i s tf o r L a n d - B a s e d T r a i n i n g ( 1 9 9 7 )
E n h a n c e d F o r e s t r y P r o g r a mW a t e r s h e d R e s t o r a t i o n P r o g r a mO p e r a t i o n a l I n v e n t o r y P r o g r a m
Course Distribution
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Bar
k Bee
tle
Prob
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Bar
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Prob
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Juvenile SpacingJuvenile SpacingBasic Forestry
Basic Forestry
S-100 Basic Fire Suppression
S-100 Basic Fire Suppression
Supervisory Skills
Supervisory Skills
Basic Inventory PracticesBasic Inventory Practices
Collecting Data
Collecting Data
Fish Habitat Assessment
Fish Habitat Assessment
Forest Road Deactivation
Forest Road Deactivation
MoF Queen’sPrinter
SuperiorReproductions
Delivery of Courses
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Psst...Psst...Wanna buyWanna buy
some training?some training?
Guidelines for locating trainers
Guidelines for checking qualifications
Level 1Level 1
Enhanced Forestry Watershed RestorationOperational Inventory
Enhanced Forestry: same as Level 1
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Level 2Level 2
Watershed Restoration: under development; see BC Forestry Continuing Studies Network (BC FCSN)calendar; instructors approved by Network
Operational Inventory: RIC facilitator profile; info. re: profile, resources, seven-module Resource Inventory Assistant’s course available through Secretariat
Delivery...
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Level 3Level 3
Enhanced Forestry: many courses require certification/registration; training provider must meet standards; many (but not all) courses available through BC FCSN)
Watershed Restoration:courses currently managed by BC FCSN
Operational Inventory: RIC recommends ministry responsible for developing standard be responsible for identifying and approving instructors
Delivery...
III. ELIGIBILITY
Eligible Applicants Partnerships
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Eligible Applicants
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Forest LicenseesForest Licensees
Groups of displaced forest workersGroups of displaced forest workers
First Nations groupsFirst Nations groupsCommunity groupsCommunity groups
ContractorsContractors
Environmental groupsEnvironmental groups
Government agenciesGovernment agencies
Partnership Structures Partnership Objectives Eligible Partnership Structures Role of Contractors Partnership Agreements Partnerships and Forest Renewal BC
Contracting Policy Determination of Partnership Eligibility Implementation of guidelines
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IV. BUILDING A PROPOSAL
How Proposals are Assessed Responsibilities Training Proposal Format Eligible Costs
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How Proposals are Assessed
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Ranking Proposals ranked within each program area Forest Renewal BC criteria... MoF and MoELP assessments… projects from more than one program… approval in principle...(RIP) amount of new work in 97/98 RIPs...
How proposals are assessed...
Training Plan Evaluation complete, deliverable, appropriate take advantage of existing courses and
training resources trainer’s experience and knowledge relevant to work opportunities; portable
skills reasonable cost within guidelines
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Proponent
Responsibilities
Forest Renewal
BC
TrainingAgencies
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Proponent
Responsibilities
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ensure land is ready & available
ensure equipment is provided
ensure training is paid for & provided
complete production reports
provide on-the-job supervision
Proponent
Forest Renewal
BC
TrainingAgencies
Ensuring work-site & all personal &
safety equipment is in compliance with
WCB
provide advice & guidance & evaluation of training plan
provide timely feedback re: training plan
develop funding recommendation & deliver it to Regional Director
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Responsibilities
Forest Renewal
BC
Proponent
Forest Renewal
BC
TrainingAgencies
provide course and reference materials
arrange classroom facilities and training aids
view field site take attendance provide/record
student evaluation
Responsibilities
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TrainingAgencies
Proponent
Forest Renewal
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TrainingAgencies
Training Proposal Format
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1. Prepare preliminary proposal *1. Prepare preliminary proposal *
2. Submit proposal for initial evaluation
3. Evaluation and ranking
4. Approval in principle
5. Prepare detailed proposal * *5. Prepare detailed proposal * *
6. Prepare contract
7. Implement project
8. Monitor, inspect, auditGeneral ProcessGeneral Process
Development of Training Plan
Identify project and activity
Determine workers’ training needs
Complete Form F-a– select training level &
course – determine eligible
costs– select delivery
agency– attach detailed
description of training (if not listed)
Stage 1Stage 1Training PlanningTraining Planning
Stage 2Stage 2Training FormsTraining Forms
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instructor’s costs (fees/expenses) trainee costs (wages/expenses) course costs (materials) facility rental equipment rental course development
costs project administration allowance
(up to 10%)
Eligible Costs
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Eligible
infrastructure costs training beyond what is necessary to develop
worker skills in order to complete project training not linked to an
identified job training that is the legal or
normal responsibility of the employer
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Not Eligible
General Training Program Guideline
Training initiatives generally not expected to take up more than 20% of project length
Approved set course length may be shorter or longer; if course approved by Project Officer, course length takes precedence over guideline
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Training Purchase Guidelines * instructor fees $300-550 prep. time (1 day/week) $300-550 travel time (1 day/week) $300-550 materials/supplies $50/day accommodation (Oct. - Apr.) $65-70 accommodation (May - Sept.) $70-90 meals $37/day classroom rental $100/day km .37/km
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Class Size Guideline: 12 participants/variable
Level 1Level 1 Level 2Level 2Level 3Level 3
Training Purchase Guidelines:* Exceptions
Level 1 First Aid (approx. $60/student) Transportation End. (approx. $90/student) Mechanical Site Prep. (tuition based) curriculum developed to meet a recognized
need or gap in existing training (exception) advertised costs apply for programs
delivered by BC FCSN or other public delivery agencies
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Level 1Level 1 Level 2Level 2Level 3Level 3
Program Administration Guidelines
Wages-in-Training Travel to Access
Training Supervisory Admin. of Training
Component
Safety, Fire and Personal Equipment
Field Equipment Operating Allowance Private Land for
Field Training
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Training must be linked to work Program will fund most employers
(Levels 1,2,3) up to 100% of trainee’s wages and expenses
“Wages” includes regular rate plus employer-paid benefits
Wages-in-TrainingWages-in-Training
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accommodation (Oct. - Apr.) $65-70 accommodation (May - Sept.) $70-90 meals ($8.25/$10.00/$1875) $37/day km. .37/km
Eligible costs…Program Administration Guidelines
Travel to Access TrainingTravel to Access Training
For workers travelling from home to attend courses
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Supervisory Skills Course, fully funded for current/potential supervisors only 20% of supervisor’s wages & expenses one (or more) district sessions may be
held that combine several project supervisors
consideration to innovative proposals that deal with supervisory skill enhancement
5-day program may may be expanded
Eligible costs…Program Administration Guidelines
Supervisory GuidelineSupervisory Guideline
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100% instruction costs for trainees (not usually longer than 20% of project length)
100% trainees wages and expenses during training
Eligible costs…Program Administration Guidelines
Administration of TrainingAdministration of Training
10% of total training costs:
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Personal/Safety Equipment: NOT fundable Safety equipment (ambulances, first aid
kits, stretchers, etc.): in-kind contribution of proponent
Fire equipment: in-kind contribution of proponent
Personal equipment (rain gear, work clothing, boots, hard hat, gloves): in-kind contribution of worker/trainee
Eligible costs…Program Administration Guidelines
Safety, Fire Safety, Fire and Personal Equipmentand Personal Equipment
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Generally...proponent (or partner) will supply vehicles, tools & equipment for training (proponent will have, or require, equipment for continued project work)
Forest Renewal BC supports Operating Allowance based on standard equipment costs; applicable during fieldwork training
Eligible costs…Program Administration Guidelines
Field Equipment (Field Equipment (Vehicles/ToolsVehicles/Tools))
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Payable to proponent Proponent invoices Forest Renewal BC,
then compensates provider (themselves, partner, training agency or worker)
Eligible costs…Program Administration Guidelines
Operating AllowanceOperating Allowance
Vehicles $29.50 - 55.00
Chain Saw $18.00/day
Clearing Saw $24.50/day
Pruning Shears $ 5.00/day
Planting Gear $ 5.00/day
Eligible costs…Program Administration Guidelines
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Operating Allowance: CostsOperating Allowance: Costs
Blue Book rental rates apply, where possible
Normally supplied by proponent or facilitated by trainer & included in cost
Private land or privately managed land maymay be used where no other alternative exists
Eligible costs…Program Administration Guidelines
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Use of PrivateUse of PrivateLand for Field TrainingLand for Field Training
V. FORMS
Proposal Development
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Proposal Development
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Form F-a: Training PlanForm F-a: Training Plan Instructional Allowance Operating Allowance Administration Allowance
What happened to the ideas of productivity allowance
and production incentive??When can I e
xpect to hear b
ack
from Forest R
enewal BC
after I
submit my proposal
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If I’ve already completed Form F,
do I have to complete another
one after doing Form F-a??
FAQWhere do I find Level 4 training
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Who delivers the complete
Level 1 Basic Skills package
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How did we get throughthis entire presentation
without reciting the mandate??
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Forest Renewal BC’s mandate is to plan and implement a program of investments
to renew the forest economy of British Columbiaby enhancing the productive capacity and
environmental values of forest lands, creating jobs, providing training for forest workers, and strengthening local communities that
depend on the forest industry.