Professional Exam Information Session August 2017

November 4th, 2017 Professional Exam Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) 10am – 2pm Room: Nexen Theater Y240

Why do we have a professional exam? Successfully passing the professional exam is a requirement of gaining your full title Registered Professional Forest Technologist Regulation Part 1 - Registration Division 1 – General Registration Section 5(1) (d) “the applicant meets the grade of performance requirements prescribed by the council on the professional examination.” Registered Professional Foresters Regulation Part 1 - Registration Division 3 – Registration of and Requirements for Registered Professional Foresters Section 5 (c) “the grade or performance requirements prescribed by the council on the Professional examinations.”

What is the professional exam? The professional exam is a method of demonstrating an individual’s knowledge of professionalism, ethics, as well as the provincial and federal legislation and policy involved with our industry This is currently done through a structured exam that members write as part of their registration requirements to gain their full title (RPF and RPFT) Along with complete education requirements (NAIT & UofA), completed work experience and paper work such as mentorship forms it allows a member the following; Write to title, “Registered Professional Forester” or “Registered Professional Forest Technologist” Professional sign off (seal/ stamp) May be a condition of employment

Choose six out of twelve to answer What does the exam look like? The professional exam will be sixteen questions, divided between two parts Part A Mandatory Four questions Historically this section covers aspects of professionalism, ethics, college business including the complaints process and competence programs. You must achieve 65% in this section to pass the exam. Failure to achieve 65% in this section will result in a writer failing the entire exam. Part B Choose six out of twelve to answer This section has twelve possible questions covering a variety of topics. A writer must choose any six to answer. If you answer more than six the first six in order will be marked and the rest disregarded. When a question is answered, please answer all of it, you cannot pick and choose parts of questions.

What does the exam look like? -continued- Writers must achieve 65% in Part A, as well as an overall mark of 65% to successfully pass the professional exam. When the writer is finished, they should have answered ten questions. Each question is worth 10 marks, and is comprised of multiple sub-questions. The questions will always take the form of short answer or essay style response. The morning of, just before the writing is to begin you will be provided with an exam package. It will contain the questions, as well as several sheets of blank, lined paper to put your answers on.

Code in Principal reading list Code in Principal reading list Exam Topics? Part A Part B Code in Principal reading list Topic Exam Part CPP College Policies and Procedures PP Professional Practice FLF Forestry Legislation Framework IRM Integrated Resource Management Code in Principal reading list Topic Exam Part FT Forest Tenure FMP Forest Management Planning THP Timber Harvest Planning REF Reforestation WFM Wildfire Management HWM Hydrology and Watershed Management LU Land Use REC Reclamation FH Forest Health DAO Delegated Administrative Organizations FWM Fish and Wildlife Management RM Range Management *You must achieve 65% in this section to pass the exam. Choose six

What does the exam look like? -continued- Sample Question QUESTION B9 – Federal Legislation   The Alberta Natural Resources Act of 1930 transferred control of crown lands and natural resources within Alberta from the federal government to the provincial government. There is still federal legislation that influences operational forest activities at the provincial level, especially with respect to environmental impacts and required authorities. Name four (4) Federal Acts that directly influence forest management in Alberta. (2.0 marks) For three (3) of the above Acts, explain how each Act influences forest management. (6.0 marks) What is the purpose of COSEWIC? (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada). How does COSEWIC’s wildlife species designation differ from the List of Wildlife Species at Risk in Canada? (2.0 marks)

What does the exam look like? -continued- Sample Question QUESTION B9 – Federal Legislation   The Alberta Natural Resources Act of 1930 transferred control of crown lands and natural resources within Alberta from the federal government to the provincial government. There is still federal legislation that influences operational forest activities at the provincial level, especially with respect to environmental impacts and required authorities. Name four (4) Federal Acts that directly influence forest management in Alberta. (2.0 marks) For three (3) of the above Acts, explain how each Act influences forest management. (6.0 marks) What is the purpose of COSEWIC? (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada). How does COSEWIC’s wildlife species designation differ from the List of Wildlife Species at Risk in Canada? (2.0 marks) Question is #9 in Part B Question topic

What does the exam look like? -continued- Sample Question QUESTION B9 – Federal Legislation   The Alberta Natural Resources Act of 1930 transferred control of crown lands and natural resources within Alberta from the federal government to the provincial government. There is still federal legislation that influences operational forest activities at the provincial level, especially with respect to environmental impacts and required authorities. Name four (4) Federal Acts that directly influence forest management in Alberta. (2.0 marks) For three (3) of the above Acts, explain how each Act influences forest management. (6.0 marks) What is the purpose of COSEWIC? (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada). How does COSEWIC’s wildlife species designation differ from the List of Wildlife Species at Risk in Canada? (2.0 marks) Blurb providing context -not always given-

What does the exam look like? -continued- Sample Question QUESTION B9 – Federal Legislation   The Alberta Natural Resources Act of 1930 transferred control of crown lands and natural resources within Alberta from the federal government to the provincial government. There is still federal legislation that influences operational forest activities at the provincial level, especially with respect to environmental impacts and required authorities. Name four (4) Federal Acts that directly influence forest management in Alberta. (2.0 marks) For three (3) of the above Acts, explain how each Act influences forest management. (6.0 marks) What is the purpose of COSEWIC? (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada). How does COSEWIC’s wildlife species designation differ from the List of Wildlife Species at Risk in Canada? (2.0 marks) Sub questions

What does the exam look like? -continued- Sample Question QUESTION B9 – Federal Legislation   The Alberta Natural Resources Act of 1930 transferred control of crown lands and natural resources within Alberta from the federal government to the provincial government. There is still federal legislation that influences operational forest activities at the provincial level, especially with respect to environmental impacts and required authorities. Name four (4) Federal Acts that directly influence forest management in Alberta. (2.0 marks) For three (3) of the above Acts, explain how each Act influences forest management. (6.0 marks) What is the purpose of COSEWIC? (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada). How does COSEWIC’s wildlife species designation differ from the List of Wildlife Species at Risk in Canada? (2.0 marks)

What do I study? Where do I find it? The Forestry Commons via CAPFT website The reading list is a list of documents that writers should study going into the professional exam. The reading list is found at: https://www.capft.ca/professional-examination/ Time is at a premium; we understand that finding study time requires balancing your career, and personal life. To help manage your study time I would focus your time in chunks; Pay attention to the following Topics: Registered Professional Forest Act, and Regulation Forest Act & Timber Management Regulation Alberta Land Stewardship Act College Specific practices – (Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, Complaints Process)

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What’s the difference? When studying college specific topics, members should refer to their individual college’s documents This covers topics such as; Ethics & Code of Practice Bylaws Complaints Process Council Structure Regulations from Regulated Forestry Profession Act Discipline & Appeal Process Continuing Competence Program CAPF website – https://www.capf.ca CAPFT website – https://www.capft.ca This is a temporary measure until the final bylaws are finalized and our new Act is proclaimed

It depends on your personal study habits How do I study? It depends on your personal study habits We encourage members writing to form their own study groups. This allows for the trading of study documents and participate in group sessions to quiz one another and identify areas for improvement. We have create a Facebook group to bring everyone together. The group is private and you will receive your invitation via email. If you do not currently have a Facebook account I would encourage you to create one, if only to participate in this group. This will also provide me an opportunity to check in with writers, answer questions and seek feedback about things like this info session.

Think back to your post secondary education How do I study? Think back to your post secondary education We have all been through a post secondary institution of some kind, whether that be UoA or NAIT. Flash cards, acronyms and rhythms are still as effect as ever at retaining content. Pick topics areas to focus on that you already have a base knowledge with. Please DO NOT disregard a topic on the “MUST KNOW” list because you don’t find it interesting. We are not trying to test on a writers ability to memorize content and regurgitate it, you are given ample opportunity to get your point across in your own words. Set yourself a study schedule, and stick to it.

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Don’t forget to claim your hours Continuing Competence Program Don’t forget to claim your hours Foresters claim Level 1 GT Forest Technologists claim Category 1, under Study Sessions