Class 1 Electrofishing Course

2010 Registration and Online Secure Payment

The Class 1 Electrofishing course for 2010 is now FULL.

Registration for this course is limited to 40 participants. Please contact Leslie Collins to be placed on a wait list for this course.

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Contact Information

Leslie Collins

1.705.748.1011 ext. 7943

2010 Course Dates

May 11-13, 2010

Background

Participants are expected to bring their own backpack electrofisher and equipment.

The course will provide practical equipment and safety training for those working with this collection technique. An ongoing component will be improving research and sampling methodologies while continuing to meet all safety concerns associated with Electrofishing.

The Class 1 Electrofishing course features both theoretical and practical field instruction. Participants carry out a back-pack electrofishing survey and gain practical experience as crew members and crew leaders. In addition, participants learn shore-side unit and boat electrofishing techniques. The course emphasizes practical fieldwork and a full day and half are devoted to field experience. Included in the course is an active "in the pool" wader safety session for those certifying for the first time.

The course content will cover: Lecture materials covering electrical and electrofishing theory and practice, pool session, practical experience with back pack, shoreside and boat electrofishing techniques. All participants must successfully complete a written test to obtain their certification. The course meets Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources policy standards. This popular course fills fast. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Location

Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario

2010 Cost

OMNR Staff: $850.00

Other: $975.00

Class 2 Backpack Electrofishing Crew Leader Training Materials

The Institute for Watershed Science is pleased to offer a package of training materials to Class 1 Certified Electrofishers, for training Class 2 Backpack Electrofishing Crew Leaders and Crew Members. The package, provided on CD, is available on request, and free of charge, to Class 1 Crew Leaders who have met the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources policy criteria for Crew Leader in Backpack electrofishing, and have taken the Class 1 Electrofishing Certification Course through the Watershed Science Centre. Proof of current Class 1 Electrofishing certification may be requested prior to shipment of the CD.

The Training Package includes a slide presentation, course manual, field assessment form, fish sampling form, sample exam and exit letter. To request this information please contact Leslie Collins at the Institute for Watershed Science using our Information Request Form, or by telephone at 705-748-1011 ext. 7943.

Photos from Past Courses