[In Class] Wildlife Awareness (with Bear Spray Practical)
Wildlife & Bear Awareness teaches workers to identify bears and other local wildlife, recognize signs and habitats, and apply proven avoidance and encounter tactics, plus deterrent basics and a practical bear-spray exercise.
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Certification & Course Details
What You Will Learn
General wildlife information
Bear identification (types/species)
Bear distribution, ranges & habitats
Signs of bears
Bear behaviour (defensive vs predatory)
Bear avoidance strategies
What to do during bear encounters
Deterrents and safe use basics
Other regional wildlife (e.g., foxes, wolves, cougars, coyotes)
Worksite considerations for handling bear spray
Before You Arrive - Practical Training & Assessment
Pre-requisite
To attend your practical training session, you must have successfully completed the online theory course with a passing grade of 80% or higher. Students who have not completed the online theory will not be permitted to attend and will be required to rebook and pay in full.
Make sure you have the following:
Government-issued photo ID
Steel-toed work boots
Appropriate work attire — no sleeveless shirts, shorts, or skirts
Dress for the weather — practical evaluations are held outdoors