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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an <strong>awareness-level course<\/strong> and does not replace site-specific controls, wildlife management plans, or professional wildlife services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should take this course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is intended for workers who may perform duties in areas where wildlife is present, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Construction and utility workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance and outdoor workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervisors and forepersons responsible for site safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workers on rural sites, green spaces, infrastructure corridors, or undeveloped land<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is especially useful for new workers or workers unfamiliar with local wildlife risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of this course, learners will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognize common wildlife hazards on and around work sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how wildlife hazards can affect health and safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify preventive measures to reduce wildlife-related incidents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond safely if wildlife is encountered while working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delivery Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-directed online study with 24\/7 access through an individual learner account on a user-friendly LMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A minimum score of <strong>80%<\/strong> is required on the final assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A digital Certificate of Completion is generated and stored within the LMS platform. 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