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Logger
Education to Advance Professionalism (LEAP)
Administered
by Northeast Forest Stewardship Project
Voluntary Logger Education Program – Satisfies requirements of Sustainable
Forestry Initiative. Continuing Education required to maintain accreditation.
Core Components: Topics and credits as follows to be completed within two
calendar years
Notice the
following changes in the procedure for completing the LEAP Program.
We changed the timeline for completing the secondary
curriculum. Once you've completed the "Provisional Certification",
you now have two years to complete the "Full Certification"
requirements. This change has made the tracking of your certifications much
easier, hence keeping administrative costs down. The change only affects loggers
who have not received their Full Certification yet!
The
Leap Program
To maintain LEAP certification, a graduate is required to participate
in 16 credits (2 days) of related continuing education programs or
Step
1. Provisional LEAP Certification
A logger must
complete 24 hours (three days) of instruction, plus any prerequisite
reading requirements, in the primary
curriculum to achieve provisional
status.
Step
2. Full LEAP Certification
A logger must
complete three additional workshops, two of which must be: 1) Forest
Water Quality, Erosion Control & Wetlands, and 2) First Aid for
Loggers (a current American Red Cross Card will Suffice).
The third Workshop – an elective of your choice either
offered by LEAP or offered by another organization, (as long as it
meets LEAP’s criteria). These
three workshops must be completed within two years of obtaining
provisional
status to achieve full
certification.
Step
3. Maintaining Full Certification -Continuing Education (CE)
To maintain full
certification, a logger is required to participate in 2
days of related CE programs or public service, within 2 calendar years
of completing the secondary
curriculum and each 2 years thereafter.
See CE Form.
If
you have any questions please feel free to call David Birdsall. LEAP
Coordinator at 802-235-2908, or email: dwbirdsall@vermontel.net
Requirements for Continued Certification
To maintain LEAP certification, a graduate is required to participate
in 12 credits (2 days) of related continuing education programs or public
service, within 2 calendar years of graduation and each 2 years thereafter. A
minimum of six credits must be earned in Category I.
Category I: Logging/Forestry Seminars and Meetings
Any logging or industry related classes, or seminars
offered within Vermont or other state regional organizations may apply. Credits
will be awarded based on the following: one hour of instruction time = one
credit (no limit to credits earned in this category.)
Category II: Formal Education/Self Improvement
Credits will be awarded for multiple classes leading
towards a degree or certificate (up to six credits can be earned in this
category). Examples: High School GED; College Courses; EMT Courses; Certified
Wellness Program; Computer Courses; etc.
Category III: Community and Professional Service
Community and Professional Service Credits will be awarded
for participation and leadership in community and professional organizations (up
to six credits can be earned in this category). Examples of Community Service:
Selectmen; School Board; Conservation Commission; Scout Leader; School
Presentations; Etc. Examples of Professional Service: Vermont Forest Products
Association - Committees; Forest Resources Association - Committees; Northeast
Loggers' Association - Committees; Special Vermont Forestry Committees/Task
Groups; Et
LEAP Schedule
Contact Person for above workshops: Ed Larson/VFPA 802-224-9177
Some
other organizations that are offering workshops this spring that can fulfill an
Elective or a CE requirement:
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Vermont
Coverts Association: Vernal Pools
Getting to know your Woodlot
Estate Planning for Woodlot owners
Contact
Farley Brown:
802-586-2250 or email: farley@together.net
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Vermont
Forest Products Association:
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Northeast Woodland Training:
Game of Logging
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Logger
Education Organizations
in NY and New England have many excellent workshops that could satisfy
LEAP’s Elective and CE requirements. Their Coordinators are:
NH - Hunter Carbee: 603-224-9699, NY
– Mona Lincoln: 315-369-3078, MA
– Joe Smith: 978-249-2306, ME – Mike St. Peter: 207-668-2841,
Also in VT - Roberta Borland: 802-533-2187
See
Northeast Loggers Associations Website for a posting of these states programs: www.loggertraining.com
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To be sure a workshop satisfies the LEAP Curriculum, contact
David Birdsall LEAP Coordinator, ahead of time.
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Upcoming Vermont Worksops
Dec. 11 Garage Site
Safety & Hazardous Chemical Spill Prevention/Control
Fairlee, VT - Registration Contact: VFPA 802-224-9177
Dec. 12 Garage Site
Safety & Hazardous Chemical Spill Prevention/Control
Rutland, VT - Registration Contact: VFPA 802-224-9177
Contact Person: David
Birdsall, LEAP Project
Forester, 166 Morgan Road, W. Rutland, VT 05777, 888/253-1608, Email: dwbirdsall@vermontel.net
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