24 The Mainline OPL & Professional Qualification 2025 OPL CORE CLASS CALENDAR—Initial QP and OS classes for individuals OPL CORE COURSES These OPL core courses are the one-time requirement for individuals seeking to complete the individual qualification for Qualified Professional (QP) and Onsite Supervisor (OS). IN-PERSON: OPL-Core Courses scheduled during 2025; registration required to attend • QP-SF, Sustainable Forestry Thursday, March 6, Independence, OR • QP-FP, Forest Practices Friday, March 7, Independence, OR • QP-ST, Safety & Technology Friday, April 4, Independence, OR • QP-BL, Business & Leadership Saturday, April 5, Independence, OR All in-person courses are held in Independence, OR, 8:00am–5:00pm, lunch included; $70 fee per course ONLINE: OPL-Core Courses for purchase and completion on-demand; registration required • Online four QP Courses: Available: all four OPL-QP courses (SF, FP, ST, BL) • Online OS Course: Available: the one OPL-OS course (OS) All online courses are on-demand; take about eight hours each to complete; $60 fee per course OPL-CE EDUCATION RESOURCES—Finding continuing education (CE) classes for individuals A FEW OF MANY AVAILABLE OPL-CE CREDIT OPTIONS (Continuing Education) • Any training or education program offered by a provider can be OPL-CE credit, for a QP or OS person • Meetings or trainings from timber purchaser/landowner/mill are OPL-CE credit, for a QP or OS person • Submit to AOL—QP or OS attendee proof of completion to receive individual OPL-CE credit [AOL Proof of Completion form] • Additional training options available for CE continuing education are here: https://oregonloggers.org/page/OPLContinuingEducationResources SAIF Training SAIF’s free trainings (online or classroom) make you smart on a range of topics—from preventing workplace injuries to managing a claim. Check out SAIF’s live webinars and on demand videos for ongoing training. SAIF updates classes regularly, so look often to see what’s available in your area. Available for OPL-CE credit. • Find SAIF training to help with safety, health, and workers’ comp: https://www.saif.com/trainings.html Oregon Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) With 20 regional SBDC Centers and more than 40 locations across Oregon, there is a Center to serve you. Each Center is backed by a statewide network of support, giving the small business owner the full resources of Oregon’s largest business assistance provider— wherever you are located in Oregon. • Dozens of classes and workshops available statewide—available for OPL-CE credit • Find a SBBC Center near you—and explore the classes, workshops, or events currently offered, plus Center information: https://oregonsbdc.org/centers/ Oregon OSHA Classroom and Online Oregon OSHA classroom courses assist employers and employees in meeting Oregon OSHA rule requirements specific to their workplace. Find the workshop schedule or online courses at OR-OSHA’s Continuing Education website and clicking on the class titles. Available for OPL-CE credit. Classroom workshops—Class workshops are held at various times and locations. • https://osha.oregon.gov/edu/Pages/cec.aspx Online—Upon online course completion, receive a certificate • https://osha.oregon.gov/edu/courses/Pages/default.aspx Continued →
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