Safe and Effective Electrofishing Certificate

electrofishing certificate training course

Electrofishing is a common scientific survey method used to sample fish populations to determine abundance, density, and species composition. This course introduces participants to safe and effective backpack electrofishing practices and provides an opportunity to apply those techniques in a field setting under an instructor’s guidance.

Consisting of an eight-hour classroom component and four-hour field component, this course covers the basic theory of electrofishing, standard backpack setup, understanding of environmental settings, safety risks, precautions and safe work procedures.

This certificate meets WorkSafe BC requirements to conduct electrofishing in British Columbia, or as is required in other parts of Canada.

This certification does not expire; however, recertification is encouraged if there has been a gap in regular electrofishing activities or if required by employer or client.

This course is also available as a custom offering. Please contact us at cstudies@unbc.ca to set up a course date and time that works for you and your employees.

Learning Outcomes

List requirements to electrofish and electrofishing systems
Describe basic physics principles
Discuss equipment components, settings and techniques
Describe preventative safety measures
Explain how techniques change based on environmental conditions
Identify fish health considerations
Participate in tailgate meeting
Demonstrate safe electrofishing
Experiment with technique
Demonstrate safe fish handling

Location:

Prince George, BC

Session:

Spring 2023

Date & Time:

3 May 2023 to 4 May 2023

Wednesday-Thursday
8:30am - 4:30pm

Instructor:

Andrew McDermot-Fouts

Price:

$700.00

Registration Deadline:

April 21, 2023

Course Requirements

Students must supply their own outdoor gear and transportation to field site(s). To become certified in electrofishing, students must meet the following course criteria: 1. Attend both classroom and field component of UNBC certification course 2. Demonstrate competency during field component 3. Earn grade of 80% or higher on written exam This certification does not expire; however, recertification is encouraged if there has been a gap in regular electrofishing activities or if required by employer or client.

Course Prerequisites

Electrofishing Certification is only valid when accompanied by a valid WorkSafe BC approved First Aid Certificate with a CPR component (first aid training not included, can be taken before or after this course).

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Target Audience

This certificate is targeted towards individuals that require Electrofishing Certification as required by Worksafe BC in B.C. or as required in other parts of Canada. Biologists, environmental technicians, consultants, first nations, fisheries students and industry would benefit from this certification.