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Applied High School Curriculum
The Wisconsin Forestry Center at UW-Stevens Point coordinates the Wisconsin Forestry Careers Coalition (WFCC) to address the urgent need for skilled workers in the forestry industry. Applied high school curriculum developed as part of the WFCC prepares high school juniors and seniors with the knowledge and skills needed for forestry careers. Students who complete the curriculum will be better prepared to enter the workforce in entry-level forestry positions, enroll in WFCC immersion training programs in mill technology or forest operations, or continue their education at technical schools or UW-Stevens Point.
The WFCC is happy to announce that the newly developed forestry skills curriculum is now available for teachers. We are looking for schools to participate in a Forestry Career Interest Study. If you are interested in participating in the study, contact Jared Schroeder, High School Curriculum Program Manager.
Portable Sawmill and Kiln Operation Teacher Training
Dates TBA
Train-the-Teacher workshops prepare teachers to offer applied high school forestry curriculum as part of the Wisconsin Forestry Careers Coalition (WFCC). Trainings will cover timber harvester simulators, chainsaw safety and tree felling, and portable sawmill and kiln operation. Scroll through using the slider below to see the training topics.
Timber Harvester Simulator Teacher Training
Dates TBA
The Ponsse harvester simulator gives students experience operating cut-to-length harvesting machines in the safety of the classroom. Pre-generated, automatic scoring training modules walk students through general operating procedures from boom movement to harvest. This teacher training will give you experience operating the harvester simulator and the programs used to run the simulations as well as an opportunity to explore applications for the classroom. View a previous training agenda.
Chainsaw Safety and Tree Felling Teacher Training
Dates TBA
Chainsaw safety is an essential part of forestry and logging. In this training we will cover chainsaw safety, general maintenance, and experiencing the basics of tree felling. We also will explore how to incorporate chainsaws and tree felling into your curriculum. Safety equipment will be provided. View a previous Chainsaw Safety and Tree Felling Teacher Training agenda.
Portable Sawmill and Kiln Operation Teacher Training
Dates TBA
If you can’t bring your students to a full scale sawmill or kiln, then bring a portable one to them. This training will show you how to operate the TimberKing 2020 portable sawmill including basic milling techniques. You will also be trained on the basics of kiln drying lumber and how to operate our portable kiln. View a previous workshop agenda.
REAL-WORLD FORESTRY EQUIPMENT
Teachers will have full support for this curriculum through the use of:
- Two Ponsse full harvester and forwarder simulators.
- Two portable TimberKing sawmills.
- Two portable drying kilns.
- Two equipment trailers containing forestry tools.
- Educational trunks including basic tree measurement equipment and personal protective equipment.
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Jared Schroeder
- High School Program Manager
- Wisconsin Forestry Center
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