How to Become a Forester in Nova Scotia

• 4 steps without a listed fee

1. Submit application

   Graduates of a CFAB-accredited Canadian forestry program submit an application to begin the process.

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   “To begin the application process to be a registered professional forester in Nova Scotia, an applicant must either; i) have graduated and obtained a degree from a Canadian forestry program accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board (CFAB)”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php
2. Assigned associate member category

   After completing the application process, the applicant is assigned an Associate Member Category that defines the requirements for certification.

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   “After successfully completing the application process, each applicant is assigned an Associate Member Category, which define the requirements necessary for certification as a registered professional forester (RPF) in Nova Scotia.”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php
3. Obtain sponsored experience

   The applicant obtains two years of forestry-related experience under the guidance of a sponsoring certified forester.

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   “Forester Candidate and Forester in Training applicants shall: i) obtain two years of forestry-related experience under the guidance of a sponsoring certified forester”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php
4. Pass jurisprudence exam

   The applicant successfully passes a jurisprudence exam within an assigned time period.

   Source

   “ii) have successfully passed a jurisprudence exam within an assigned time period.”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php

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• 4 steps without a listed fee

1. Submit transfer application

   Applicants transferring their professional membership from another jurisdiction under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement submit an application online.

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   “iii) be transferring their professional membership from one jurisdiction to another under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Submit an Application online”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php
2. Registrar processes application

   The Registrar responds to complete applications from foresters transferring from other provinces within 10 business days and provides updates or requests for additional information.

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   “The Registrar will respond to complete applications (all required documentation is in place) by foresters transferring in from other provinces/other provincial Associations to become a Transferring, Regular or Non-Resident Type ii member within 10 business days.”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php
3. Assigned as Transferring Forester

   The successful applicant is assigned the Transferring Forester associate member category.

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   “iii) Transferring Forester - a successful applicant that has already received professional membership from another jurisdiction in Canada.”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php
4. Pass jurisprudence exam

   Transferring applicants must successfully pass a jurisprudence exam within an assigned time period.

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   “2c) Transferring applicants must: i) have successfully passed a jurisprudence exam within an assigned time period.”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php

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• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Submit application

   Applicants educated internationally or from a non-accredited Canadian program submit an application.

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   “ii) have obtained their education internationally or from a non-accredited program in Canada. A credential assessment of that education and or training (see Step 1b below) is required to ensure National Certification Standards for the Profession of Forestry in Canada are met. Submit an Application”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php
2. Undergo credential assessment

   The applicant undergoes a national credential assessment that verifies their education, training and experience and determines eligibility for certification.

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   “Those applicants who have received their education and training internationally or from a non-accredited program must demonstrate that they can meet the National Certification Standards for the Profession of Forestry in Canada and shall undergo a Credential Assessment. A national credential assessment is carried out to verify an applicant's education, training and experience and determine an applicant's eligibility for certification”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php
3. Assigned associate member category

   After completing the application process, the applicant is assigned an Associate Member Category, such as Forester Candidate or Forester in Training, that defines the requirements for certification.

   Source

   “After successfully completing the application process, each applicant is assigned an Associate Member Category, which define the requirements necessary for certification as a registered professional forester (RPF) in Nova Scotia.”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php
4. Complete additional requirements if assigned

   If assigned as a Forester Candidate, the applicant remains enrolled in any additional education, training or experience needed to meet the national certification standards, for up to five years.

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   “i) Forester Candidate - an applicant who has decided to undergo a national credential assessment and remains enrolled in the additional education, training or experience necessary to meet the national certification standards. An applicant can remain a Candidate for up to five (5) years.”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php
5. Obtain sponsored experience

   The applicant obtains two years of forestry-related experience under the guidance of a sponsoring certified forester.

   Source

   “Forester Candidate and Forester in Training applicants shall: i) obtain two years of forestry-related experience under the guidance of a sponsoring certified forester”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php
6. Pass jurisprudence exam

   The applicant successfully passes a jurisprudence exam within an assigned time period.

   Source

   “ii) have successfully passed a jurisprudence exam within an assigned time period.”

   rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php

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