Wildlife Awareness

Course Description

This wildlife awareness training course provides workers with basic awareness of wildlife hazards that may be encountered on construction, utility, maintenance, and outdoor work sites. Participants will learn to recognize common wildlife risks, understand typical animal behaviours, and apply safe work practices to reduce the risk of injury, illness, or property damage.

The course covers key preventive measures such as maintaining situational awareness, avoiding wildlife encounters, properly managing food and waste, and knowing when and how to report wildlife concerns. It supports safe work practices for environments where wildlife exposure may occur.

This is an awareness-level course and does not replace site-specific controls, wildlife management plans, or professional wildlife services.

Who should take this course

This course is intended for workers who may perform duties in areas where wildlife is present, including:

  • Construction and utility workers
  • Maintenance and outdoor workers
  • Supervisors and forepersons responsible for site safety
  • Workers on rural sites, green spaces, infrastructure corridors, or undeveloped land

It is especially useful for new workers or workers unfamiliar with local wildlife risks.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize common wildlife hazards on and around work sites
  • Understand how wildlife hazards can affect health and safety
  • Identify preventive measures to reduce wildlife-related incidents
  • Respond safely if wildlife is encountered while working

Delivery Mode

Self-directed online study with 24/7 access through an individual learner account on a user-friendly LMS.

Platforms

Accessible on laptop, desktop, and mobile devices using all browsers. The course is also available through the Brightspace Pulse App on the App Store and Google Play.

Assessment

A minimum score of 80% is required on the final assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Certification

A digital Certificate of Completion is generated and stored within the LMS platform. A PDF version is available for download and printing.

Duration

Approximately 30 minutes.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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