2010 June News.pdf - Central Okanagan School District No. 23

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8 Utility Arborist Apprenticeship Program In a training partnership with the Electrical Industry Training Institute (EITI) secondary school students receive specialized training from (EITI) instructors as well as from our Rutland Senior Secondary Forest Resources teachers, Al Kolkind and Wayne Price. This unique partnership was recognized with a signing ceremony on May 26, 2008, and was the first dual-credit Utility Arborist Apprenticeship Program established in Canada. The partnership between EITI and School District No. 23 provides an exciting avenue for young people to enter this very technically demanding trade. The apprenticeship program expands the number of viable and rewarding career paths available to students. Utility Arborists are constantly in demand. They prune or clear vegetation such as fallen trees in proximity to electrical equipment, structures, conductors or power lines. Essential in every community across Canada, Utility Arborists put themselves in challenging situations to maintain power to community hospitals, schools, residents, and business. Half of the Utility Arborist course content is taught by an EITI journeyperson trainer and the other half by RSS’s Forest Resources teachers, Al Kolkind and Wayne Price. The Forest Resources program runs full-time for one semester in Grade 11 and another full semester in Grade 12. The program can accommodate up to 18 students. This apprenticeship program allows Forest Resources students to earn their Utility Arborist Level One certification. The Utility Arborist program is approved by the Industry Training Authority, which provides funding to the EITI for the program. The students are enrolled in the ACE-IT program, also sponsored by the ITA. Once students complete Level One training, their teachers help them prepare for the written course and exam. Successful completion of the course, exam and a requisite number of work hours allows students to continue to Level Two to attain their journeyperson status. 17 students registered for the Utility Arborist Apprenticeship program in our February ACE-IT Intake. � “The certified Utility Arborist Level One training this year was our most successful session yet. Fifteen out of seventeen students climbed to the required 50 feet in a tree. Three students climbed 130 feet to the top of several large Douglas firs. One of the students was hired at the end of training and is now working with Davey Tree as an apprentice to become a certified Utility Arborist! All the students will return next year to complete their bridge course so that they are ready for certified Utility Arborist Level Two. Students felt that the certified Utility Arborist training was the most exciting, and intense section of the Forestry course.” Utility Arborist Students February 2010 Intake Joshua Boehlke James Boucher Kyle Brown Joelene Cyr Travis Dickson Miles Doherty Brayden Jurome Dillon Kakoschke Kody Krenn Jesse Mitchell Eric Ponton Brittany Rowen Derek Sawatzky Jordyn Smith Garett Trottier Michael Vasconcelos Robert Wiebe
Take Advantage of Post Secondary Programs in High School! Students have great opportunities to complete post-secondary programs while in high school. We have many Dual Credit Programs that allow our students to excel in trades, technology and health. Tuitions are covered by the school district and students can use the course credits to grad. BCIT Programs Diesel Engine Mechanic Electricity and Industrial Electronics Power Sport Technician Okanagan College Programs Aircraft Maintenance Engineer ―Mechanic‖ Automotive Collision Repair, Painting and Refinishing On June 1st Heavy Metal Rocks students attended a Fortis BC Safety presentation/demo and WHMIS Training at Hollywood Road. Students will spend 2 1/2 days at the Emil Anderson Gravel Pit from September 30 to October 2 learning how to operate Heavy Equipment. Automotive Service Technician (Mechanics) Carpentry / Joinery Culinary Arts Electrical Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic Plumbing Recreation Vehicle Technician Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Residential Construction Sheet Metal Welding Hairdressing Mount Boucherie Secondary “Heavy Metal Rocks” students attend Fortis BC Safety Presentation and WHMIS Training at Hollywood Road. Residential Construction Rutland Senior Secondary Emergency Medical Responder Rutland Senior Secondary Utility Arborist Rutland Senior Secondary Culinary Arts Mount Boucherie Secondary Please contact your Career Centre for more information! Students will be operating Heavy Equipment from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. with the guidance of our volunteer operators who are incredible mentors. Worksafe BC will be on site to manage and monitor safety in the workplace. � 9
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