Timber cruiser's log - abcfp - Association of BC Forest Professionals

Experiential Learning
All candidates for Level 4 accreditation are required to maintain their knowledge
base through actively participating in cruising related training or workshops such as:
a) variable plot cruising;
b) basic statistics for forestry;
c) all grade/net factoring;
d) 3P sampling;
e) aerial photo stratification;
f) log scaling;
g) cruising association seminars;
h) double sampling techniques; and
i) self-study/improvement.
4.0 Endorsement Criteria
An ATE must meet the following requirements to be signed-off by an ATE, RFT or
RPF at Level 4:
a) have the ability to function as a senior cruiser without supervision;
b) complete all competencies at Level 4 as described in this document;
c) complete Level 1, 2 and 3 plus another 36 months (of which at least 15 of
those months must be at Level 4 [in training]) of appropriate field and office
experience; and
d) be competent with all functions identified in Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.
4.1 Equipment Knowledge
At this level, the ATE has already demonstrated his or her ability to safely operate
and maintain all types of cruising related equipment.
4.2 Field Procedures
An ATE must be able to demonstrate the following:
a) all Level 1, 2 and 3 requirements; and
b) carry out supervision, field training and auditing for all cruiser levels.
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