Enrolled members (Forester-in-Training (FIT), Forestry Pupils (FP) or Trainee Forest Technologist (TFT)) must complete an articling period under the supervision of a sponsor before they are eligible to write the registration exam. Your sponsor agrees to oversee your growth and development during your enrolment period as you work towards becoming a registered forest professional. For complete information on the articling period, refer to the Articling Policy:
Articling Policy

All Enrolled Members Must Have a Sponsor
All applicants for ABCFP membership must identify a sponsor in their application for membership, which includes an Articling Agreement that is signed by the applicant and the sponsor.
Application Forms

Who Can Be a Sponsor?
If you are applying as an FIT or FP, your sponsor must be an active RPF in good standing. If you are applying as a TFT, your sponsor must be an RPF or RFT (who has passed the registration exam) in good standing.

Your sponsor can be your supervisor, a co-worker, an employer or someone else in the community. A sponsor can not be related by blood or marriage. It is most common to have a sponsor who lives and/or works near you to maintain a strong relationship and frequent contact. As the relationship between you and your sponsor is one of mutual obligation and trust, it is important to find someone with whom you are comfortable.

Tips for Finding a Sponsor

1.	Get recommendations or suggestions from colleagues.
2.	Network within your community. Who do you look up to?
3.	Visit our online member directory, Find a Forest Professional, to identify individuals in your area. [more]
4.	Contact the registration department for assistance. We are currently collecting names of registered members who are willing to sponsor an enrolled member. [more]

Responsibilities During the Articling Period
You will be responsible for developing a Professional Development Plan and maintaining an Enrolled Member Practice Diary showing a record of your work experience and your exposure to the necessary practice areas.

Each year your sponsor is responsible for submitting an annual assessment of your progress, with a final evaluation provided at the end of your enrolment period. Refer to the You and Your Sponsor page and the Articling Policy for more information:
You & Your Sponsor
Articling Policy

Additional Resources
You & Your Sponsor
Sponsor a New Member

More Information
Contact the registration department if you have any questions about the sponsor program. [more]

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