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When: August 19-23, 2024
Where: 23 Creighton Road, Shubenacadie Training Center, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia

Scaling School is primarily intended for people with previous training and/or experience in scaling. Candidates may write the Stacked Wood Scalers Exam and/or the Log Scaling Exam. Candidates who complete the written exams and practical tests to the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners (Scaling) and who obtain the required scaling experience, will qualify for a Stacked Wood License, a Sawlog Scaling License or a Primary Wood Products Scaling License which authorizes the person to scale all primary wood products. The fee for the Scaling School is $69.55 (HST included). To apply, download the Application form and return with the applicable fee to the address at the bottom of the page.

Upcoming Refresher Courses

When: July 18-19 2024 and July 25-26, 2024
Where: 23 Creighton Road, Shubenacadie Training Center, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia

The fee for the refresher course is $34.80 (HST included). To apply download the Application form and return with the applicable fee to the address below.

The Scalers Act requires all scalers to successfully complete refresher courses every five (5) years. Failure to do so will result in the scaler being placed on an "Inactive List". Inactive scalers will not be permitted to scale wood in the Province. Scalers are requested to check their wallet cards for their expiry date.

Getting and Maintaining a Scaling Licence

Requirements for Obtaining and Maintaining a Scaling Licence (PDF)

Forms

Application for Scaling School (PDF)
Application for Refresher Course (PDF)
Licence Application and Proof of Experience (PDF)

Schedule of Costs

Scaling School - $69.55
Refresher Course - $34.80
Application for Scaling License - $13.90

Contact

Department of Natural Resources and Renewables
Scaling Program
15 Arlington Place
Suite 7, 2nd Floor
Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 0G9
Phone: 902-324-8094
Fax: 902-893-6102