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Bear Safety Training
This online Bear Awareness Course will guide you through what you need to know when in bear country, from the basics of bear safety, to using bear defense equipment.
Our comprehensive course will explain in detail what you need to know, emphasize key points and test your knowledge retention after each module. The course has been designed to ensure you have a good understanding of bear safety and are able to stay safe in the event of an encounter. After completion of this course, you will be issued a certificate of completion.
After completion of this course, you should be able to understand:
- What should you do if you see a bear
- Which types of bears are dangerous
- Types of bear defense equipment and its’ use
- How to stay safe in bear country
*This certificate is valid for 3 years. Individuals or employers may use their best judgment to set their own expiration period.
| Average Duration: 2 Hours | |
| Printable Certificate Upon Completion | |
| Plastic Proof Of Training Card Available | |
| Unlimited Exam Attempts | |
| Standards Compliant | |
| Valid for 3 Years* | |
| Self-Paced. Available 24/7 | |
| Live Student Support | |
| Permanent Record of Training | |
| User Management Tools Available |
Course Outline
1. Behaviour
Chapter one covers basic bear behaviour, including the most common interactions you may experience, human habituation and food conditioning, as well as identifying the signs of a stressed or hungry bear and how the two main species act.
2. Identification
Chapter two covers the common locations you will find Grizzly and Black bears in Canada, as well as how to spot the signs of habitats and frequented areas they visit. You will also learn how to identify the difference between each bear physically, and by the signs they leave behind.
3. Avoidance
Chapter three will provide you an overview of the best practices to avoid bear encounters, as well as how to spot the signs of a bear in your area. You will also be lead through proper camp set up, with food and waste management techniques.
4. Encounters
Chapter four covers the two main types of bear encounters you will face when a bear approaches, and how to tell the difference between a predatory encounter and a defensive encounter. As well, you will be given best practices on how to remove yourself from the situation.
Bulk Discounts. Free Tools.
Depending on how many training credits you purchase, you may receive a discount. Once purchased, training credits may be used to assign training to users in your account or held for future use.
In addition to the training that you purchase, you will also have access to a number of free training management tools. These tools allow you to add and manage users in your account, distribute training courses, view training progress, print certificates, view records of training, and create customized certification reports to ensure your users are always in compliance.
Additional Services
We put our team of professionals to work to build solutions that improve results, save time, relieve your budget and keep your people safe. In addition to our training programs, we also provide Consulting Services, Train The Trainer Solutions, Course Authoring, and Integration services.
