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Natural Resources - Prince George
Electrofishing Cert., PG - May 9-10, 2024 - NC24RM050005X01
Electrofishing is a widely-used surveying method for sampling fish populations in order to determine abundance, density, migration, species composition and habitat utilization for fisheries management and scientific study applications. Adding electrical current to the water causes fish to alter their normal behavior, allowing them to be more easily captured by netting.

The UNBC Safe and Effective Electrofishing Course will consist of an 8 hour classroom component and an 8 hour field component. These two components will take place over the course of two days. There will be a short written exam at the end of the second day.

The overall goal of this course is to instruct participants in safe and effective backpack electrofishing practices and provide an opportunity to apply those techniques in a field setting under an instructor’s guidance. Following successful completion of the course, participants will have met the following learning objectives for the each of the two course components.

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

INSTRUCTOR: Andrew McDermot-Fouts

Registration Dates
Online:Tue  Dec 12, 2023  12:00AM - Mon  Apr 29, 2024  11:55PM
General:Tue  Dec 12, 2023  12:00AM - Mon  Apr 29, 2024  11:55PM
Season:
2024/25
Course Type:Open to All Adults
Location: Prince George
Status: Registration Closed
Flex Registration:No  
Date Range: Thu  May 9, 2024 - Fri  May 10, 2024
Rates: 
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Registration Fee
$700.00
Sessions: 2
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1Thu  May 9, 202408:30AM - 04:30PM
Location: Prince George
2Fri  May 10, 202408:30AM - 04:30PM
Location: Prince George
Information and Requirements
In-field Specialist Training - Taught in partnership with Environmental Dynamics Inc. and Stantec Consulting, 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 eighthour classroom component and four-hour field component, this course covers basic theory of electrofishing, standard backpack setup, understanding of environmental settings, safety risks, precautions and safe work procedures. At the end of the course, students will have a basic understanding of electrofishing techniques and will have demonstrated effective electrofishing. This certificate meets WorkSafe BC requirements to conduct electrofishing in British Columbia, or as is required in other parts of Canada. Electrofishing Certification is only valid when accompanied by a valid First Aid Certificate. Certification renewal is recommended every four years
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