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Certification Testing
Students will be given both written tests and field evaluations in each certification area (surveying; marking, transport and release; live trapping; mechanical excavation).
Report to FWC
Students will be given a pass/fail for each course.
Field Assessments
There will be a “Skills” Checklist and “Demonstrated Behaviors” Checklist
completed for each applicant by an expert Instructor directly observing and
questioning the applicant for each of the major areas. Those showing deficiencies
will be re-trained on the spot and re-tested or recommended for a more extensive
re-training if necessary.
- Use of Survey and Transect Methodologies in the
field including safety considerations, accuracy, use of equipment, care of
data and overall quality of results, use of GPS and transfer of Data to Maps
- Use of accepted Capture/Trapping and Excavation Methodologies, Transport
and Safe Handling Procedures, Safety Considerations and Use of Equipment,
Care of Data and Overall Quality of Results
- Backhoe use designed specifically
for the safety of the gopher tortoise as well as the excavation staff in
the burrow
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