MSP_ - Maple Syrup Production
MSP_ - Maple Syrup Production
Secteur halieutique et ressources naturelles
Description
The Maple Syrup Production program is designed to perform all tasks related to carrying out work in a sugar bush, cleaning and sanitizing maple syrup production equipment, producing maple syrup and packaging it, maintaining equipment and infrastructure in good condition, navigating in the forest, and understanding the relationship between maple trees and their ecosystem.
Program Duration
12 weeks
Objectives
- Recognize maple syrup production terminology
- Establish connections between maple trees and their ecosystem
- Perform the profession in compliance with established standards, guidelines, procedures, and protocols, while demonstrating a professional attitude
- Carry out tasks in various areas of maple syrup production
- Use equipment appropriately and safely
- Demonstrate communication, interaction, and collaboration skills with coworkers
Admission Profile
Profile A
- High School Diploma (regular courses, modified courses, or a combination of both) or Adult High School DiplomaOr
- “Diplôme d’études secondaires (PCE—see notes 4 and 5)”Or
- “Certificat en compétences essentielles appliquées au programme (PCEA)”Or
- GED
- Any transcript containing adapted level or “Programme de compétences essentielles au marché du travail (PCEMT) ” courses will be subject to additional assessment.
- Applications from individuals 21 years or older who do not have a high school diploma will be subject to additional assessment.
- An individual who has completed mathematics courses prior to the new mathematics paths A, B, and C, should consult the guidance counsellor of the CCNB campus where the program is offered in order to determine eligibility toward the chosen program.
- The “Programme de compétences essentielles (PCE)” is a specific high school path which prepares the student for enrollment in one or several pre-established programs leading to one or more trades.
- The application of an individual who has obtained a high school diploma with courses from the “PCE”, and who wishes to change to another field of training, will be subject to an additional assessment.
Subject Areas
- Equipment Maintenance
- Maple Tree Management
- Maple Syrup Production
- Workplace Hygiene and Safety
Sanction of studies
Upon successful completion of the prescribed curriculum, the student will receive a micro certificate in Maple Syrup Production.
Student Profile
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This program might interest someone who:
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Appreciates autonomy and taking initiative in their work
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Enjoys physical and manual work
; - Enjoys teamwork;
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Is interested in processing raw materials
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Loves nature
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Appreciates autonomy and taking initiative in their work
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