State Board Approval Date:	October 2001
Implementation Date:	Fall 2002
Last Updated:	03/14/06

Forest Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

General Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Admission Requirements	FO02-02-01
Provisional Program Admissions	FO02-02-04
Program Numbering	FO02-03-02
Program Course Consistency and Sequence	FO02-03-03
Program Course List
Accreditation (Guide)	Appendix A
Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)	Appendix B
Suggested Equipment List (Guide)	Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: FO02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Forest Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Forest Technology profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Forest Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Forest Technology, Diploma program are:

attainment of 16 years of age;
documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and
completion of application and related procedures.

Admission of transfer students to the Forest Technology, Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
proper completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: FO02-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Forest Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Forest Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Forest Technology, Diploma program are:

attainment of 16 years of age;
documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

d. completion of application and related procedures.

All Forest Technology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number: FO02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of FO02 and a CIP Code of 03.0511 are applied to the Forest Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code FO02 and CIP Code 03.0511 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: FO02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Forest Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code FO02 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Forest Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of FO02, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Forest Technology, Diploma

Program Description

The Forest Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for employment in the field of forestry. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The technical knowledge and skills in this program focus on forest biology, forest products, forest protection, forest management, forest measurements, and surveying and mapping. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. Graduates of the program receive a Forest Technology diploma which qualifies them as forest technicians.

Course Code	General Core Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
13 Credit Hours
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development [P] Provisional admission	3	0	0	3	3
ENG 101	English [P] *	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 101	General Mathematics [P] **	5	0	0	5	5
Course Code	Occupational Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
68 Credit Hours
FOR 101	Forest Safety and Orientation [P] Provisional admission	1	0	0	1	1
FOR 102	Forest Soils [P] Provisional admission	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 103	Dendrology [P] Provisional admission	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 104	Forest Protection [P] Provisional admission	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 105	Forest Products [P] Provisional admission	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 116	Introduction to Surveying and Mapping I [P] MAT 101 [C] FOR 117	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 117	Introduction to Surveying and Mapping II [P] MAT 101	2	0	3	5	3
FOR 121	Applied Survey and Mapping I [P] MAT 101 [C] FOR 116, 117	2	0	3	5	3
FOR 122	Applied Survey and Mapping II [P] MAT 101 [C] FOR 116, 117	2	0	3	5	3
FOR 126	Introduction to Forest Measurements I [P] MAT 101 [C] FOR 121, 122	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 127	Introduction to Forest Measurements II [P] MAT 101 [C] FOR 121, 122	2	0	3	5	3
FOR 131	Silviculture I [P] Provisional admission	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 132	Silviculture II [P] Provisional admission	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 141	Applied Forest Measurements I [P] MAT 101 [C] FOR 121, 122	2	0	3	5	3
FOR 142	Applied Forest Measurements II [P] MAT 101 [C] FOR 121, 122	2	0	3	5	3
FOR 146	Forest Management I [P] FOR 131	5	0	0	5	5
FOR 147	Forest Management II [P] FOR 131	5	0	0	5	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission	1	4	0	5	3
AND
FOR 158	Wildlife Management [P] Provisional admission	3	2	0	5	4
OR
FOR 160	Forest Technology O. B. I. [P] All previous coursework	(0)	(0)	(12)	(12)	(4)

*	[P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
**	[P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

Program Final Exit Point

Forest Technology, Diploma

81 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Forest Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

APPENDIX B

General Information

Forest Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for the Forest Technology, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical colleges may implement the Forest Technology, Diploma program by using the sequence listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence

First Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
MAT 101	General Mathematics	5	0	0	5	5
FOR 101	Forest Safety and Orientation	1	0	0	1	1
FOR 102	Forest Soils	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 103	Dendrology	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 104	Forest Protection	3	2	0	5	4
	TOTAL	15	6	0	21	18

Second Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
FOR 105	Forest Products	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 116	Introduction to Surveying and Mapping I	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 117	Introduction to Surveying and Mapping II	2	0	3	5	3
ENG 101	English	5	0	0	5	5
	TOTAL	13	4	3	20	16

Third Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
FOR 121	Applied Survey and Mapping I	2	0	3	5	3
FOR 122	Applied Survey and Mapping II	2	0	3	5	3
FOR 126	Introduction to Forest Measurements I	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 127	Introduction to Forest Measurements II	2	0	3	5	3
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
	TOTAL	10	6	9	25	16

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
FOR 141	Applied Forest Measurements I	2	0	3	5	3
FOR 142	Applied Forest Measurements II	2	0	3	5	3
FOR 131	Silviculture I	3	2	0	5	4
FOR 132	Silviculture II	3	2	0	5	4
	TOTAL	10	4	6	20	14

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3	0	0	3	3
FOR 146	Forest Management I	5	0	0	5	5
FOR 147	Forest Management II	5	0	0	5	5
FOR 158	Wildlife Management	3	2	0	5	4
	TOTAL	16	2	0	18	17

APPENDIX C

Forest Technology, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List

10 factor, wedge prism

100' tape

Aerial photograph of selected forest tract

Axe

Backpack hand-pump sprayer

Bark Gauges

Basic mechanic’s hand tools

Biltmore cruise stick

Calculator

Caliper

Chainsaw

Clinometer

Computer

County land record

County map

County soil survey records

Diameter tape

Dibble bar

Drafting equipment

Ear plugs

Eye wash bottles

Face shields

Fire flap

Fire rake

Fire shovel

Fire starter drip-torch

First aid kit

Flagging tape

Flags

Forest map

Geological survey map of selected forest tract

Georgia Forest Commission’s Tally Cards for Estimating Standing Timber

Girdling machine

Hand compass

Hardhats

Hatchet

Hatchet with built-in, calibrated pump

Herbicide injectors

Hoedad

Increment borer

Leg guards, chainsaw chaps

Leg guards, snake leggings

Logger’s tape

Machete

Map template

Measuring rule

Merritt Hypsometer

Metered dosage spot-guns, herbicides

Paint

Paper towels

Pine tar solvents

Pruning saw

Recordkeeping books and/or software

Respirator with replaceable filters

Rubber boots

Rubber gloves

Safety goggles

Sharp knife

Site index tables

Slasher

Soap

Spray paint gun

Storage coolers

Surveyor’s chain

Table of basal areas

Tools needed for sharpening and minor chainsaw repair

Topographical map

Tree injector

Van

Volume tables

Water cooler

Work gloves

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

ADMISSIONS

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Program Title

Program Description

Course Code

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

APPENDIX B

Suggested Course Sequence

Suggested Sequence

First Quarter

Course Code

Second Quarter

Course Code

Third Quarter

Course Code

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

APPENDIX CForest Technology, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List

APPENDIX C

Forest Technology, Diploma