Foresters-in-Training (FIT), Forestry Pupils (FP) and Trainee Forest Technologists (TFT) must complete an articling period as a condition of their enrolment. If you are an FIT or FP, your sponsor must be a practising RPF in good standing. If you are a TFT, your sponsor must be a practising RPF or RFT (who has passed the RFT Registration Exam) in good standing. For complete information on the articling period, refer to the Articling Policy:
Articling Policy

Responsibilities of the Enrolled Member
1. Maintain Frequent Contact with Your Sponsor
You must agree to work with your sponsor and maintain frequent contact with him/her to gain the necessary exposure to the practice areas outlined in the Articling Policy.

2. Create a Professional Development Plan
You must create a Professional Development Plan with the assistance of your sponsor. You should discuss your progress toward completion of your plan with your sponsor at regular intervals. We may ask to see your Professional Development Plan at any time.

3. Create a Practice Diary
You must keep a Practice Diary to document your progress towards registration and the actions you take towards completion of your Professional Development Plan. You should discuss your diary with your sponsor at regular intervals. We may ask to see your Practice Diary at any time, so it should always be current.

See the Articling Policy for complete details about all of your responsibilities:
Articling Policy
Practice Diary  

Responsibilities of the Sponsor
1. Oversee Your Growth and Development
Your sponsor agrees to oversee your growth and development during the enrolment period as you work towards becoming a registered forest professional.

2. Review Enrolled Member’s Practice Diary and Professional Development Plan
Your sponsor must monitor your progress towards completing your articling requirements. Your sponsor must periodically review your practice diary and verify that you are carrying out your professional development plan.

See the Articling Policy for complete details about all responsibilities:
Articling Policy

Changing Your Sponsor
You must have a sponsor at all times during your enrolment period. There are many reasons why you may need to change your sponsor at some point: you or your sponsor move to another area; incompatibility; employment change; your sponsor can no longer maintain the commitment; your sponsor ceases to be an active member in good standing. No matter what the reason, you must discuss any changes with your old sponsor and submit a Change of Sponsor form signed by you and both your new and old sponsors.
FIT Change of Sponsor Form
TFT Change of Sponsor Form

Read our tips on finding a sponsor. [more]

More Information
If you have any questions about the articling program, please contact the registration department. [more]

Forms & Publications
Articling Policy
Practice Diary  
FIT Change of Sponsor Form
TFT Change of Sponsor Form

Additional Resources
Work Experience
Finding a Sponsor
Sponsor a New Member

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