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Optional NWCOA Training Opportunities

Looking to expand your knowledge even further, start your Expo trip early or stay late to take advantage of these optional training opportunities! *

*Registration for the NWCOA Training Courses is no longer available online. To inquire about availability and register, please email meetingsteam@pestworld.org.

WCOTC Training (2-day course)

Tuesday, January 28th & Wednesday, January 29th

$450/ person for NPMA & NWCOA Members
$525/person for Non-Members

NWCOA offers this two-day certification course to train new and experienced WCOs that perform wildlife management services in or on residential and commercial properties. Upon completion of this course and successful passing of a test, the WCO will become a NWCOA Certified Wildlife Control Operator, receive a certificate of completion, and use of the Certified Wildlife Control Operator logo. Topics covered include:

Technical course topics include:

Bats, Birds, Squirrels and other commonly encountered species
Animal Biology
Animal Handling
Euthanasia
Inspection
Safety

Elevated Tasks

Tuesday, January 28th | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

$300/ person for NPMA & NWCOA Members
$400/person for Non-Members

Any employer knows safety is paramount, when it comes to working at heights. Ensuring your employees have the proper training and understand the OSHA regulations is key to making sure they stay safe on the job. This course will allow them to be properly trained and equipped for OSHA requirements while working at heights. The certification obtained from this course will satisfy those requirements and will also provide students with other valuable information that is not traditionally provided.

Subjects covered include:

OSHA rules and regulations as they pertain to roofs, ladders, heights safety, harnesses, lifts, etc.
Anatomy of a rooftop.
Ladders, stabilizing, footings, attachments, etc.
Type 1 & type 2 rope access.
Transitioning & traversing rooftops.
Safety harnesses, attachments, and accessories.
Anchor points and attachments.
Other safety tools & devices for positioning and handling.

Exclusion Masters

Tuesday, February 10th | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

$525/ person for NPMA & NWCOA Members
$600/person for Non-Members

The Exclusion Masters 1-day hands on workshop is a beginner/intermediate level workshop. In this workshop, you will learn the industry standards and techniques used to achieve long-lasting aesthetically pleasing solutions for preventing nuisance wildlife entry. We will focus on the most common entry points related to wildlife control and cover multiple solutions for each scenario. The 1-day workshop covers 7 different hands-on modules and will provide you with a basic foundation for using metal for wildlife exclusion.