Wildlife Awareness (inc. Bear Awareness)

Built in accordance with information, regulations, and standards provided by:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Government of Canada. “Canada Wildlife Act.”
Species at Risk Act
Oceans Act
Fisheries Act
And More….

Amount	Discounts
Orders > $1000	5%
Orders > $5000	10%

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This Wildlife Awareness training includes bear awareness training and is designed for field workers and others who may be active in remote wilderness areas. In addition to covering the remote wilderness area legislated requirements, it explores wilderness concepts (like habitat encroachment and nuisance animals) and safety procedures for animal encounters, attacks, and evacuations.

Course topics include:

The Human impact on nature
Habitat encroachment
Human habituation
Wildlife protection legislation
Sanitation and housekeeping
Wildlife-related workplace roles and responsibilities
Dangerous Wildlife:
o Large Ungulates
o Snakes
o Scorpions
o Spiders
o Bears
o Cougars
o Canids
Wildlife identification
Wildlife ranges
Behaviour and characteristics
Encounter prevention
Defensive behaviours
Encounter procedures
First response treatment
Emergency Response Plans (ERPs)
Basic emergency response procedures
Wilderness Evacuation

To successfully complete the course, learners have 3 attempts to achieve 80% or higher on the exam. Upon completion the learner receives a Certificate of Achievement that is valid for 3 years from the date of completion.

Online duration subject to student capabilities.

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