Continuing Education

Pulp and Paper Technician Certificate

Pulp and Paper Technicians are important players in the production of pulp, paper and related products. Technicians contribute to productivity, safety and reliable operations, generally working within a team environment.

NAIT's Pulp and Paper Technician Certificate provides the technical knowledge, practical skills and understanding to advance your career in the industry.

In this program, you will gain sound theoretical knowledge of mill processes and related operations as well as the interdependence of the individual mill processes. Whether you are new to the industry or already working in pulp and paper processing or related fields, our program has plenty to offer.

You must successfully complete all 3 required courses to be eligible to receive a Certificate of Achievement from NAIT.

Courses

Quick Facts

Credential: Certificate Achievement

An approved non-credit program that has a formal summative assessment component, has mappped program or course outcomes, and is subject to a regular quality curriculum review process.

Campus: Main

Any in-person components of your courses will be delivered at NAIT's Main Campus in Edmonton. View map

Delivery Modes:

  • Online - All your class activity will be delivered online.

Delivery Times:

  • No set time - No set class days or times, content is access on-demand. You can complete your studies on your own schedule within the scheduled class dates; may have set due dates and deadlines.

Enrolment

It is recommended that you register for courses at least 2 weeks prior to the start date to ensure timely delivery of printed course materials. However, course registrations will be accepted up until the day prior to the start of class.

Certification

To obtain a Pulp and Paper Technician Certificate, you must complete these 3 courses: 

  • PULP100 - Introduction to the Pulp and Paper Industry
  • PULP200 - Process Management Systems 
  • PULP300 - The Kraft Process

These are correspondence courses. You will have 9 months from the course start date to complete your paper-based course materials and will be required to write a supervised, paper-based final exam.

Once you successfully complete all 3 required courses with a minimum grade of 73%, you will be eligible to receive a Certificate of Achievement from NAIT.

Career Opportunities

Your certification as a Pulp & Paper Technician is a valuable credential that will help you advance in the vast world of pulp & paper and related industries. Many opportunities exist in the forestry sector at large and at small mill operations. You may also find opportunities in other areas including laboratory research. 

Many employers suggest that NAIT Pulp & Paper grads are valuable assets who come to work with a sound grasp of industry basics. Take your career to the next level and get certified today!

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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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