HTC Training Opportunities

The Hinton Training Centre plays a key role in ensuring the sustainability of the natural resources mandated under the Department of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development's portfolio. One of our key functions is to develop and deliver training to forest and land managers and fire suppression personnel to ensure the sustainability of those resources and to protect life and property.  

Sustainable Resource Development Courses

The value of Alberta's forest resource continues to increase, and its protection relies on a modern, efficient and effective fire management program. A full range of Forest & Land Management and Wildfire Management courses are offered at the Hinton Training Centre to meet the needs of the department.

Multi-Agency Training

The Hinton Training Centre is actively involved with the development and delivery of multi-agency and national training courses. These courses are designed to meet the mutual needs of participating Canadian Agencies.

Our Programs

Forest and Land Management Training

Our products and services include:

1. Training external clients in the use of Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI), as well as training and certification testing of Timber Scaling.
2. Delivery of "Train the trainer" programs for Timber Scaling.
3. Database administration for certification programs listed in point #1.
4. Internal training of Departmental staff in Forest, Land (includes Range) Management Programs
5. Collaborative training development with third parties and accredited institutions such as the University of Alberta (Forestry Commons Distance Based Learning Website), Research organizations, ENFORM, etc.

Wildfire Training

The Hinton Training Centre plays a key role in protecting Alberta's forests and provides intensive training for wildfire personnel and stakeholders. HTC uses conventional training with an emphasis on "hands-on" learning as well as some non-conventional high-tech training aids such as:

1. Interactive CD-ROM fire behaviour and fire safety training programs; and
2. A multimedia fire simulator that places students in realistic situations, without the dangers and cost of an actual fire.

Over 1,000 individuals attend department and multi-agency fire courses each year. These courses earn national recognition for the Centre in the field of Wildfire training.

Wildfire Courses at a Glance

The Courses at a Glance document is a quick and easy way to see the most up-to-date course date information. Courses at a Glance [PDF (97 KB)]