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Self-Assessment is the first element of the continuing
competency program. The purpose of a self-assessment
is to provide a tool for members to evaluate their professional
competencies, identify learning needs and develop an
action plan to address these learning needs.
Who is Required to
Complete a Self-Assessment Annually to Renew His/Her
ABCFP Membership?
Who is Not Required to Complete a Self-Assessment?
How Do I Complete a Self-Assessment?
Self-Assessment Declarations
and Declarations of Non-Practise are Due Annually on December 1
Frequently Asked Questions
More Information
If you have any questions about the continuing competency
program, contact:
Brian Robinson, RPF
Manager, Professional Development and Member Relations
E-mail:
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Who is Required
to Complete a Self-Assessment Annually to Renew His/Her
ABCFP Membership?
All associate members, registered members, conditional registered members, transferring forest professionals, members with special permits for limited licenses granted with a permit term of three years or more must complete a self-assessment within one year after they become registered or receive their permit or limited license. Registered
members on leave of absence are not required to complete
a self-assessment until the time of their reinstatement.
A self-assessment must be completed annually, after
major career and legislative changes or as deemed necessary.
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Who is Not
Required to Complete a Self-Assessment?
Registered members on leave of absence, enrolled
members, retired members, life members and honorary members
are not required to complete
a self-assessment. Enrolled members are also not required
to complete a self-assessment, but they are encouraged
to participate in this element to become familiar with
the process. Enrolled members (FIT, ASFIT, TFT, ASTFT, FP) who passed the registration exam and received registered status this year do not have to complete a self-assessment until fall of next year.
Update: Members who do not do practise professional forestry are not required to complete a self-assessment but must complete the Professional Practise Questionnaire and submit a Declaration of Non-Practise.
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Self-Assessment
Declarations and Declarations of Non-Practise are Due Annually on December 1
You must declare that your self-assessment
has been completed by December 1st, which is the due
date for ABCFP membership renewals. If your Self-Assessment Declaration
is not been received in the ABCFP offices by January
31st, you will be subject to administrative fees.
Declarations of Non-Practise are due by December 1st. If your Declarations of Non-Practise is not received in the ABCFP offices by January 31st, you will be subject to administrative fees.
Important: If your Self-Assessment Declaration or Declaration of Non-Practise is
not received by March 31st, you will be removed from
the membership rolls and not entitled to practise forestry
in BC.
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How do I complete
a Self-Assessment?
1. Review the Self-Assessment Guide
This guide is intended to clarify what is required in each section of the self-assessment process and
provides instructions on how to complete your Self-Assessment Form, prepare a Professional Development Plan and submit your Self-Assessment Declaration.
Self-Assessment
Guide 
2. Complete the Professional Practise Questionnaire
The Professional Practise Questionnaire must be completed by all applicable members and determines whether or not you practise professional forestry.
Professional Practise Questionnaire
Professional Practise Questionnaire (fillable Word document)
3. Submit a Declaration of Non-Practise
If you answer “no” to all questions on the Professional Practise Questionnaire, you must submit a Declaration of Non-Practise. You are not required to complete a Self-Assessment Form and Professional Development Plan and do not submit a Self-Assessment Declaration.
Submit your Declaration of Non-Practise Online
Declaration of Non-Practise
or
4. Complete the Self-Assessment
Form
If you answer “yes” to at least one question on the Professional Practise Questionnaire, you must complete a Self-Assessment Form which has a series of statements
designed to help you assess your practice and identify
learning needs.
Self-Assessment
Form
Self-Assessment
Form (fillable Word document)
5. Complete a Professional Development
Plan
Once you have completed the Self-Assessment Form, you must develop a Professional Development Plan to implement during the upcoming year.
Professional Development Plan
Professional Development Plan (fillable Word document)
6. Keep Copies on File
Keep a record of all self-assessment documents for six years. Do not send
these documents to the association. You may be asked to produce them if you have been chosen
for a Mandatory Practice Review.
7. Make Your Self-Assessment
Declaration by December
1st
You can declare that your self-assessment has been conducted
by submitting a Self-Assessment Declaration. Declarations
can be submitted online
or by mail or fax.
Submit your Self-Assessment Declaration Online
Self-Assessment
Declaration
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Do I have to fill out the Self-Assessment Form if I don’t
practise forestry?
If you do not practise forestry, you are not required to complete a self-assessment but must make a Declaration of Non-Practise. Review the information on this page for details.
When are Declarations of Non-Practise due?
If required to complete a Declaration of Non-Practise, it is due December 1 of each year. Like membership fees, your
Declaration of Non-Practise is due the first day of the ABCFP’s
new fiscal year. After that date, they are considered
to be late and administrative fees may be applied.
When are Self-Assessment Declarations
due?
December 1 of each year. Like membership fees, your
Self-Assessment Declaration is due the first day of the ABCFP’s
new fiscal year. After that date, they are considered
to be late and administrative fees may be applied.
What happens if I don’t submit my required declaration?
If you fail to either pay your membership fees or submit your required declaration (Declaration of Non-Practise or Self-Assessment Declaration) by March 31, you
will be struck from the membership rolls and will no
longer be allowed to practise in BC.
What is the easiest way to submit
my required declaration?
Do it online from the Membership Renewal page.
Membership
Renewal
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Additional Resources
Voluntary Peer Review
Mandatory Practice Review
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