Harvesting of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs)

Code	4777
Diploma	STC
Sector	12 - Forestry and Pulp and Paper
Length of training	720 hours
Number of credits	48

This program is offered in French:

4277 - Exploitation de produits forestiers non ligneux (PFNL)

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Program Objectives

NTFP gatherers possess the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to gather wild mushrooms and fruits, northern nuts, herbs, buds, leaves and needles, flowers, sap, roots, rhizomes, tubers, pollen, resins, aromatic plants and medicinal plants in Quebec's natural environments. These gatherers work for small or medium-sized businesses that process non-timber forest products, packaging facilities, solidarity cooperatives, etc. They may also sell their produce to restaurants, buyers or at public markets. Some individuals may also grow non-timber forest products and sell them directly for commercial purposes.

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Non-Timber Forest Products (NFTPs) Gatherer

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
AEP 777-012	Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process	30	2
AEP 777-023	Prevent occupational health, safety and environmental hazards	45	3
AEP 777-036	Recognize the market potential of non-timber forest products	90	6
AEP 777-041	Act to protect non-timber forest products	15	1
AEP 777-053	Move within a harvesting site	45	3
AEP 777-062	Carry out basic administrative tasks	30	2
AEP 777-077	Harvest non-timber forest products	105	7
AEP 777-084	Package the harvested products	60	4
AEP 777-095	Cultivate non-timber forest products	75	5
AEP 777-103	Market non-timber forest products	45	3
AEP 777-114	Prepare and lead activities for the general public	60	4
AEP 777-128	Enter the workforce	120	8
		720	48

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to the Harvesting of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) program, candidates must satisfy the following requirements:
1. Have obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics
or Have obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V Studies (AESS)
or Have successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites

2. Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months
or Are 18 years old when entering training
or Have obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent
or Meet the eligibility conditions of Services Québec’s workforce training measure

X This program is accessible via the TCST-STC bridge.

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