Bear Awareness Online Training
Course by: AHEIA
Description
The course provides critical knowledge on bear species, habitat, and safety protocols. Ideal for anyone working or living in bear country. Understanding how to identify bear activity and prevent dangerous encounters is essential for safety.
Course at a Glance
- Course format: Online training
- Course duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Course price: $39.95 CAD
- Intended audience: Outdoor workers, people living or travelling in bear country, and individuals requiring wildlife awareness
- Primary focus: Bear biology, habitat, behaviour, and encounters
- Language: English
- Certification: Yes
- Digital badge: Yes
- Bulk discounts: Available from 25 seats
- Course SKU: SAF935500
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Essentials of Bear Diversity
- Bear FareBear Biology
- Bear Ecology
- Essentials About Bear Encounters
- Bear Encounters: Coming Face to Face
- Conclusion
- Congratulations
Frequently asked questions
What is bear awareness training?
Bear awareness training teaches people about bear species, habitats, behaviour and the situations that can lead to encounters. Its purpose is to help learners recognise risks and make safer decisions in bear country.
How long does Bear Awareness Online Training take?
The AHEIA Bear Awareness Online Training course is approximately three hours long.
Is bear awareness training useful for people working in remote areas?
Yes. The course is relevant to people working in bear habitat, including remote industrial and resource-industry locations. Employers should also provide the safety procedures and equipment appropriate to each worksite.
Does the course provide certification?
Yes. Fleet Safety International lists certification and a digital badge for the course. The product listing does not specify a certificate expiry period.
Does online bear awareness training replace workplace wildlife safety procedures?
No. Online training provides awareness education. Employers and workers should also follow site-specific wildlife plans, emergency procedures and current guidance from the relevant authorities.
What should I do if I see a bear?
Stay calm and do not run. If it is safe to do so, give the bear space and back away slowly. Be prepared to use bear spray where appropriate, and follow local wildlife guidance based on the bear's behaviour and the circumstances of the encounter.
Course Details
Length:
3 hours
Language:
English
Certification:
Yes
Digital Badge:
Yes