Standards
Professional practice standards provide an overall framework for the practice of a profession. Each standard describes, in broad terms, the professional expectations of entry to practice of a profession and apply to all applicants, regardless of area of practice.
The standards provide the framework for practice in Canada by:
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describing performance criteria for each profession,
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defining scope of practice to the public and other professionals,
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providing a framework for professional practice, and
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providing a foundation to all aspects of the regulation of the profession including registration, practice standards and professional exams.
Standards for certification and accreditation apply to individual applicants for registration and they are used to assess post-secondary programs for accreditation purposes.
Each set of standards is comprised of standards or subject areas. Each standard details the demonstrable competency requirements and elements or measures arranged in a progression of understanding for the given standard.
Demonstrable competencies are described and assessed at the level of competence and experience expected of a new graduate of an accredited forestry program.
Academic standards used in conducting accreditation reviews of Canadian post-secondary forestry programs.
These are the standards for the Credential Assessment Process (CAP).
Potential CAP candidates must discuss standards options with the Registrar of the FPRC association in the jurisdiction in which they wish to practice.