Program objectives
NTFP gatherers possess the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to gather wild mushrooms and fruits, northern nuts, herbs, buds, leaves and needles, flowers, sap, roots, rhizomes, tubers, pollen, resins, aromatic plants and medicinal plants in Quebec's natural environments. These gatherers work for small or medium-sized businesses that process non-timber forest products, packaging facilities, solidarity cooperatives, etc. They may also sell their produce to restaurants, buyers or at public markets. Some individuals may also grow non-timber forest products and sell them directly for commercial purposes.
Occupation
Non-Timber Forest Products (NFTPs) Gatherer
Admission conditions
To be eligible for admission to the Harvesting of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) program, candidates must satisfy the following requirements:
1. Have obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics
or Have obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V Studies (AESS)
or Have successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites
2. Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months
or Are 18 years old when entering training
or Have obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent
or Meet the eligibility conditions of Services Québec’s workforce training measure
X This program is accessible via the TCST-STC bridge.