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 TrainingNCTC TrainingClass ScheduleTraining PathwaysTuition, Fees & CancellationHow to RegisterLearning ResourcesNational Training ProgramsNCTC Facility Safety and Emergency Response CoursesSafety courses are mandatory for jobs that require specialized skills for using equipment or dealing with situations with inherent risk. These courses prepare employees to pass required tests to operate watercraft, conduct electrofishing, and operate other equipment.Scroll to the bottom of this page to see scheduled sessions in this category.FWS ORUV Online Safety Training: ATV, UTV, AmphibiousTarget Audience: Operators of Service ORUVs, ATVs, or UTVs including: Service employees, volunteers, and partner organizations operators identified in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).Description: This online course serves as the pre-class and a refresher on safe...FWS Heavy Equipment Online Safety TrainingTarget Audience: Operators of Service heavy equipment including: Service employees, volunteers, and partner organizations operators identified in a Memorandum of Understanding MOU.Summary and Objectives: This 3-hour class course provides the fundamentals of safe heavy equipment...MOCC Open Water Module Instructor CourseTarget Audience:Experienced MOCC operators who have completed both the Open Water Module and the Motorboat Operator Instructor Certification Course (MOICC) or approved equivalent.Summary and Objectives:The MOCC Open Water Module Instructor Course is targeted toward experienced MOCC...MOCC River Module Instructor CourseTarget Audience: Experienced MOCC operators who have completed both the River Module and the Motorboat Operator Instructor Certification Course (MOICC) or approved equivalent.Summary and Objectives: The MOCC River Module Instructor Course is targeted toward experienced MOCC...MOCC Airboat Module Instructor CourseTarget Audience: Experienced airboat operators who have completed the Motorboat Operator Instructor Certification Course (MOICC) or approved equivalent.Summary and Objectives: The MOCC Airboat Module Instructor Course is targeted toward experienced airboat operators who have...MOCC Non-Motorized Module Instructor CourseTarget Audience:Experienced non-motorized operators who have completed the Non-Motorized Module or approved equivalent.Summary and Objectives:The MOCC Non-Motorized Module Instructor Course is targeted toward experienced MOCC Non-Motorized operators who have completed the Non-Motorized...Basic and Intermediate Welding Skills for the Maintenance ProfessionalTarget Audience: Maintenance professionals with no to little experience with welding.Summary and Objectives:This course is designed to provide maintenance professionals with basic or intermediate metal welding and cutting skills. This course will cover most welding and cutting...Critical Incident Stress Management Peer Support TrainingTarget Audience:Peer Support Members (PSM) are Service employees who are trained in CISM and the basic techniques of crisis intervention. PSMs are trained to assist employees by listening and providing support in a confidential and non-judgmental manner. PSMs are also trained in positive...Basic Electrical and HVAC Skills for the Maintenance ProfessionalTarget Audience:U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees with little or no experience with electric and HVAC systems.Summary and Objectives:This is an introductory course for maintenance professionals to learn how to perform basic electrical and HVAC systems repairs and installations....Scientific Boat Operations: Gear Over the SideTarget Audience: MOCC Boat Operators and crews who are engaged in activities with gear over the side of watercraft.Summary and Objectives:  This course will provide general knowledge of scientific boating operations and risks to all individuals...Rocket Net User Refresher TrainingTarget Audience:Required course for any Service personnel performing rocket netting operations. For FWS employees, but also available for U.S. Geological Survey employees, interagency partners, and collaborators as scheduling allows. Please contact your FWS Regional Migratory Birds...Rocket-Net New User Training CourseTarget Audience:  Required course for any Service personnel performing rocket-netting operations. This course is a safety requirement for all FWS rocket-netters. Audience also includes USGS employees, any interagency partners, and other collaborating rocket-netters....Preservation Skills WorkshopTarget Audience: DOI maintenance employeesSummary and Objectives: The class will provide basic skills and knowledge to maintain historic buildings. The course will focus on the roles of historic materials, the importance of material compatibility, and the...Non-Fire Chainsaw Safety Refresher CourseTarget Audience: Personnel training at the Basic Faller Trainee, Basic Faller, Intermediate Faller, and Advanced Faller levels must complete annual chain saw refresher training.Summary and Objectives: This course is designed to ensure sawyers continue to...Motorboat Operator Instructor (MOICC) Certification CourseTarget Audience:Experienced motorboat operators who have completed the Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) or approved equivalent.Summary and Objectives:The MOICC is targeted toward experienced motorboat operators who have completed the Motorboat Operator Certification Course (...Motorboat Operator Instructor Certification Course (MOICC) RefresherTarget Audience:Any person operating Service watercraft and who is approaching the five year point requiring refresher training.Summary and Objectives:The refresher training provides motorboat operators with updated information on new equipment, trends, and techniques in...MOCC Airboat Instructor Refresher CourseTarget Audience:MOCC Airboat Instructors operating Department watercraft and who are approaching the five-year point requiring refresher training.Summary and Objectives:As per DOI 485 DM 22 Watercraft Safety Policy, the MOCC Airboat Module (ABM) Refresher Certification is...MOCC Airboat Module (ABM) Refresher Online CourseTarget Audience:Airboat operators who are approaching the 5-year refresher date.Summary and Objectives:As per DOI 485 DM 22 Watercraft Safety Policy, the MOCC Airboat Module (ABM) Refresher Certification is required every 5 years and consists of educational and practical...MOCC - Non-Motorized Module (NMM) BlendedTarget Audience:The MOCC - Non-Motorized Module (NMTM) is required for any person operating DOI non-motorized watercraft.Summary and Objectives:The NMM minimum standards are for introductory courses on the safe operation of nonmotorized watercraft. Since water conditions and...MOCC - Open Water ModuleNOTE: The MOCC - Open Water Module is scheduled through the Regional Watercraft Safety Coordinators. VIEW CLASS DATES/LOCATIONS and the contact person for your region. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION...MOCC - River ModuleNOTE: The MOCC - River Module is scheduled through the Regional Watercraft Safety Coordinators. VIEW CLASS DATES/LOCATIONS and the contact person for your region. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH...MOCC - Non-Motorized ModuleNOTE: The MOCC - Non-Motorized Module is scheduled through the Regional Watercraft Safety Coordinators. VIEW CLASS DATES/LOCATIONS and the contact person for your region. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION...MOCC - Motorboat Operator RefresherTarget Audience:Any person operating Service watercraft and who is approaching the five year point requiring refresher training.Summary and Objectives:The refresher training provides motorboat operators with updated information on new equipment, trends, and techniques in...MOCC - Airboat Operator ModuleNOTE: The Motorboat Operator Certification Course is scheduled through the Regional Watercraft Safety Coordinators. View CLASS DATES/LOCATIONS and the contact person for your region. DO NOT SUBMIT AN...MOCC - Motorboat Operator Certification CourseNOTE: The Motorboat Operator Certification Course is scheduled through the Regional Watercraft Safety Coordinators. View CLASS DATES/LOCATIONS and the contact person for your region. DO NOT...Inland Oil Spill Response for DOITarget Audience:Department of Interior personnel whose responsibilities include overseeing, planning, or participating in an inland spill response.Summary and Objectives:The purpose of the training is to prepare agencies within the Department of the Interior to plan for and...Heat StressTarget Audience:Heat Stress Management is an important topic for all to become familiar, especially when working in a high temperature environment.Summary and Objectives:This heat stress awareness training teaches participants how heat affects the body, the steps they can take to prevent...Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Refresher CourseTarget Audience:Employees who participate, or are expected to participate, in emergency response and who are certified for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).Summary and Objectives:In accordance with OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency...FWS Snowmobile Safety Instructor RefresherTarget Audience:FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates and provides Snowmobile training on Service-owned, leased, or rented snowmobiles. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course.Summary and ObjectivesThis...FWS ORUV Safety Training: ATV/UTVTARGET AUDIENCE: FWS EMPLOYEES/AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operate Service-owned, leased, or rented Off-Road Utility, All Terrain, and Utility Terrain Vehicles. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: The course is...FWS ORUV Safety Training: SnowmobileTARGET AUDIENCE: FWS EMPLOYEES/AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operate Service-owned, leased, or rented snowmobiles. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to provide operators of snowmobiles with the...FWS ORUV Train the TrainerTARGET AUDIENCE: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY, who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented Off-Road Utility Vehicles and would like to become an Off-Road Utility Vehicle Safety instructor. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course....FWS ORUV Online Refresher Training: SnowmobileDESCRIPTION: This course is a refresher on safe practices for operators of snowmobiles. Successful completion is required by Service Manual Policy (321 FW 1) every three years. AVAILABILITY: FWS EMPLOYEES/AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY. Operators of snowmobiles including: Service employees,...FWS ORUV Refresher Safety InstructorAVAILABILITY: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY, who operates and provides Off-Road Utility Vehicle training on Service-owned, leased, or rented Off-Road Utility Vehicles. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES:...FWS ORUV Safety Training: Amphibious VehicleTARGET AUDIENCE: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented amphibious vehicles. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to provide operators with the...FWS ORUV Online Pre-Course Training: SnowmobileDESCRIPTION: This is an online pre-class course on safe practices for operators of snowmobiles. Successful completion is required by Service Manual Policy (321 FW 1) followed by an online refresher to be completed every three years. AVAILABILITY: FWS EMPLOYEES/AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY....FWS Non-Fire Chainsaw Safety CourseTARGET AUDIENCE: US FWS Personnel who are given the responsibility to operate chainsaws. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to train beginning sawyers to work safely and efficiently, without causing injury to themselves, others or equipment. An evaluator will assess the trainee's...FWS Non-Fire Chainsaw Safety Train-the-Trainer CourseTARGET AUDIENCE: Non-Fire Chainsaw operators who have been nominated to attend instructor certification training. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This training will certify Non-Fire Chainsaw Operators to conduct the FWS Non-Fire Chainsaw Safety Course in accordance with Service Manual Chapter 241 FW 12...FWS Heavy Equipment Specialty Tracked Equipment Safety Training CourseTARGET AUDIENCE: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented specialty tracked equipment (e.g. March Master, Geo-Boy, Geo-Trac, etc.). Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This...FWS Heavy Equipment Scraper Pan Safety Training CourseAVAILABILITY: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented scraper pan. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This course provides the training required in FWS Policy, 321 FW...FWS Heavy Equipment Skid Steer Safety Training CourseAVAILABILITY: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented skid steer. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This course provides the training required in FWS Policy, 321 FW 1...FWS Heavy Equipment Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklift) Safety Training CourseAVAILABILITY: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented powered industrial trucks (forklift). Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This course provides the training...FWS Heavy Equipment Safety: Dump TruckTARGET AUDIENCE: This training is intended for all employees that either operate, may operate or work around dump trucks for the USFWS. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: The USFWS uses a wide variety of dump trucks and other types of dump bed equipment/trailers throughout the nation to complete a multitude...FWS Heavy Equipment Motor Grader Safety Training CourseAVAILABILITY: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented motor grader. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This course provides the training required in FWS Policy, 321 FW...FWS Heavy Equipment Hydraulic Excavator Safety Training CourseTARGET AUDIENCE: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented hydraulic excavators. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. DESCRIPTION: This course provides the training required in FWS Policy, 321...FWS Heavy Equipment Instructor RefresherTARGET AUDIENCE: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates and provides Heavy Equipment Safety training on Service-owned, leased, or rented heavy equipment. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This...FWS Heavy Equipment Instructor Train-the-TrainerTARGET AUDIENCE: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented heavy equipment and would like to become a Heavy Equipment Safety Instructor. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES:...FWS Heavy Equipment Crawler Loader Safety Training CourseTARGET AUDIENCE: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented crawler loaders. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This course provides the training required in FWS Policy,...FWS Heavy Equipment Forklift Operator 3 year Re-evaluation CourseAVAILABILITY: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented forklifts. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This course provides the training required in FWS Policy, 321 FW 1...FWS Heavy Equipment Four-Wheel Drive Loader Safety Training CourseTARGET AUDIENCE: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented four wheeled drive front end loaders. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This course provides the training...FWS Heavy Equipment Agricultural Tractor Safety Training CourseTARGET AUDIENCE: FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operate Service-owned, leased, or rented agricultural tractors. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course. SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES: This course provides the training required in FWS...FWS Heavy Equipment Backhoe/Loader Safety Training CourseTarget Audience:FWS EMPLOYEES / AFFILIATED PERSONNEL ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented backhoe/loader. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course.Summary and Objectives:This course provides the training required in...FWS Heavy Equipment Crawler Dozer Safety Training CourseTarget Audience:FWS Employees / Affiliated Personnel ONLY who operates Service-owned, leased, or rented crawler dozers. Contact your appropriate Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator to register for the course.Summary and Objectives:This course provides the training required in...Electrofishing SafetyTarget Audience:This course can be used for crew member safety training. You can retake this course yearly for re-certification purposes.Summary and Objectives:Increase knowledge of and skills in electrofishing safety that will result in reduced incidents and injuries to crew...DOI Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) - BlendedTarget Audience:The MOCC is for personnel who need to operate DOI watercraft in the performance of their duties.Summary and Objectives:This course gives participants the training required to permit operation of Service-owned watercraft. It reviews minimum requirements for safe...Advanced Motor Grader TrainingTarget Audience:U.S. Fish & Wildlife Heavy Equipment operatorsSummary and Objectives:Teach advanced motor grader operating techniques for the maintenance of Service owned Gravel roads.Seminar Calendar Sep162024Course SessionMotorboat Operator Instructor (MOICC) Certification CourseSep 16, 2024 8:00 am - Sep 20, 2024 12:00 pm (EDT)Location ClassroomShepherdstown, WV
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