Yukon Fisheries Field Assistant

School of Science
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Program Overview

The Yukon Fisheries Field Assistant Program (Fish Tech) is an intensive course that gives students the training necessary to find employment in fisheries-related field work. In order to make Fish Tech certification available to a wider group of students, the classroom based portion is currently being changed to an online format; allowing students to complete the classroom component of Fish Tech from Community Campuses in early spring.

Program Delivery:
The course is delivered in two components: The first portion is seven weeks of online learning, followed by a 12-day field camp (May 28 - June 8, 2012) where the “hands-on” portion of the course will be taught.

Required Courses

Module 1: Introduction to Fish Biology
Module 2: Yukon Salmonid Biology.
Module 3: Yukon Salmonid Biology/Habitat
Module 4: Juvenile Fish Identification.
Module 5: Biological Sampling Techniques
Module 6: GPS/Mapping
Module 7: Land Claims/Community-based Management
Module 8: Fisheries Project Management
Module 9: Lake Fisheries Assessment
Module 10: Electro-fishing
Module 11: Stock Assessment
Module 12: Stream Crossings and Fish Migration
Module 13: Fish Habitat Assessment Techniques
Module 14: Fish Habitat Restoration Techniques
Module 15: Soil Bioengineering Techniques
Module 16: Restoration and Enhancement Project Practicum

Admission Requirements

Physically fit and able to spend 2 weeks in a field camp.
English 10 or equivalent; OR acceptable scores on College Placement Test.
A valid First Aid/CPR is required for Electro-fishing certification.

Employment

Completion of this course will give students the basic skills needed for field-based fisheries work. This includes knowledge of basic fish biology, northern fish species identification, various capture techniques and stock assessment, as well as restoration and mapping of fish habitats.
Effective conservation of fish populations and fish habitat relies upon well-trained and knowledgeable field assistants to participate in, and manage field projects throughout the Yukon.

General Outcomes

The course will give students Yukon Fisheries Field Assistant Certification as well as Electro-fishing certification. It will prepare them to work efficiently, effectively and safely in fisheries restoration and enhancement projects under northern field conditions.

Ancillary Fees

For information on program fees and ancillary fees related to courses, please see the Tuition & Fees page.

Tuition $1,200.00

Course Schedule Spring 2012

Feb. 1 – March 9: Applications accepted
Mar. 12 – Mar. 30: Program Registration
April 2 – May 18: Online Component of course requiring 20 hours per week.
May 28 – June 8: Field Camp

Registered students can be sponsored for First Aid/CPR certification, which is required for participation in the electro-fishing module.