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.

Durée du programme

12 weeks

Objectifs

• 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

Conditions d'admission

Aperçu des matières

• Equipment Maintenance
• Maple Tree Management
• Maple Syrup Production
• Workplace Hygiene and Safety

Sanction des études

Aussitôt qu'il satisfait à toutes les conditions du programme, l'étudiant se voit décerner a micro certificate en Maple Syrup Production

Profil étudiant

• This program might interest someone who:
  
  • Appreciates autonomy and taking initiative in their work
    ;
  • Enjoys physical and manual work
    ;
  • Enjoys teamwork;
  • Is interested in processing raw materials
    ;
  • Loves nature
    ;

Structure du programme

• Introduction to Maple Syrup Production (Aperçu)
• Installation of the Vacuum Maple Water Collection System (Aperçu)
• Tapping and Untapping Maple Trees (Aperçu)
• Management of the Maple Sap Vacuum Collection System (Aperçu)
• Partial Concentration of Maple Water by Reverse Osmosis (Aperçu)
• Evaporation of Water or Maple Water Concentrate (Aperçu)
• Conditioning and Storage of Maple Syrup (Aperçu)
• Maple Syrup and Production of Derived Products (Aperçu)
• Forestry in Sugar Maple Stands (Aperçu)
• Work Safely (Aperçu)