Program Objectives

People in this profession not only work in the lumber yards of wood processing companies, but also work directly on job sites where trees are felled. A scaler is responsible for measuring the volume and assessing the quality of harvested logs using a variety of techniques, equipment and reference materials.

Occupation

Log scaler

Program Content

Code Statement of Competency Hours Credits
AEP 762-011 Situate oneself with regard to the profession and the training process 15 1
AEP 762-022 Use office automation software 30 2
AEP 762-032 Characterize scaling and the forestry industry in Quebec 30 2
AEP 762-043 Operate motorized and non-motorized equipment 45 3
AEP 762-052 Determine diameters, lengths and volumes of logs 30 2
AEP 762-065 Identify tree species and evaluate their quality and suitability for processing 75 5
AEP 762-072 Interact and communicate with others in work-related situations 30 2
AEP 762-085 Undertake preliminary preparation work related to the scaling of timber 75 5
AEP 762-094 Scale timber harvested from public forests prior to transport 60 4
AEP 762-105 Scale timber harvested from public forests following transport 75 5
AEP 762-114 Scale timber harvested from private forests prior to and following transport 60 4
AEP 762-122 Conduct inventories 30 2
AEP 762-134 Produce documents required by a wide range of forestry stakeholders 60 4
615 41

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

A person who meets the following conditions is eligible for admission to a program of study leading to an STC:
1. Has obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics;
or Has obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS);
or Has successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites.
2. Has interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months;
or Is 18 years old when entering training;
or Has obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent;
or Meets the eligibility conditions of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measure.

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Scaling and Managing Harvested Timber

Log scalers conduct inventories and monitor mature wood volumes and assess the quality of stems and logs at forest sites, lumber yards and processing plants. They identify tree species and determine volumes using measuring instruments. It is an occupation in the forestry sector that requires a methodical and meticulous personality. This job requires being in shape and manual skills.

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