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Yukon Fisheries
Field Assistant
t. 867.456.8588
science@yukoncollege.yk.ca
Credential: CERTIFICATE
Credits: non-credit
Duration: nine weeks
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 has been
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 an
11-day field camp (May 27–June 7, 2013)
where the “hands-on” portion of the
course will be taught.
Admission Requirements
• 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 program 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.
Course Schedule Spring 2013
February 4–March 8
Applications accepted
March 11–March 28
Program Registration
April 2–May 17
Online component of course requiring
12-15 hours per week.
May 27–June 7
Field Camp
Registered students can be sponsored
for First Aid/CPR certification, which
is required for participation in the
electro-fishing module.
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
Other Requirements
• physically fit and able to spend two
weeks in a field camp
Check our website for course descriptions
www.yukoncollege.yk.ca
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Ayamdigut Campus toll free: 1.800.661.0504 Admissions: 867.668.8710 Yukon College 2012/13