AQUACULTURE
TRAINER RESOURCES
Documents
Training Materials
WRP Approved Inspection and Decontamination Procedures
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COVID-19 Guidelines for Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Stations (WRP, 2020)
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Outgoing Exit Watercraft Inspection— Containment Waters (WRP, 2020)
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Outgoing Exit Watercraft Inspection— Prevention Waters (WRP, 2020)
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Incoming Entrance and Off-Water Inspection Procedure (WRP, 2020)
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Standing Water Decontamination of Inboard Engines (WRP, 2020)
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Standing Water Decontamination of Interior Compartments (Not Ballast) (WRP, 2020)
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Standing Water Decontamination of Outboard Motors and Inboard/Outboard (I/O) Engines (WRP, 2020)
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Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspection Procedures for Amphibious Aircraft (WRP, 2020)
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Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations (NWCG, 2017)
Other Important Documents
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The Updated Recommendations for the Quagga Zebra Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters (WRP, 2020)
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Building Consensus in the West Workgroup: Final Activity Report 2011–2019 (WRP, 2019)
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T-32: Design and Construction in Consideration of Aquatic Invasive Species (ABYC, 2018)
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State of Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspection Manual (WYDFG 2016)
Instructional Videos
Instructors, if you would like to embed any of these short videos into a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation, open a PPT slide and click on Insert, and then Video. A window will open up giving you three options: Movie Browser, Movie from File, and Online Movie. Click on Online Movie, and then you can provide the YouTube hyperlink listed after each of the videos in the list below. The movie will then be embedded in a PPT slide, making it easy for you to share with students and others.
Inspection:
Decontamination:
Other:
Class Materials
WIT Forms For Level One Training (Course Evaluation Form, Written Exam, Watercraft Inspection Exercise)
Promotional Material Examples
Prepare one for each student: [Printable .pdf checklist]
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Agenda
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Email electronic copy to participants, 30 days prior to class, if possible.
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Trainers may want to have few printed copies available.
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Quality Assurance Form
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Educational Items (e.g., brochures, rack cards, flyers, handouts, etc.)
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Final Exam
Prepare for the entire class: [Printable .pdf checklist]
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Flip Charts, Markers and Easels
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Boats for field inspection and decontamination demos where feasible use as many boats types as possible (recommended -- 1 boat for every 6 people)
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Decontamination unit(s) (recommended -- 1 decon unit for every 6 people)
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Sign in sheet for each day
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Laptop
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Projector
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Screen
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Laser Pointer
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Extension Cords and Power Strip
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Standard Slideshows (be sure you have the latest version!)
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Training videos saved on laptop or jump drive
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Felt pads to “stage” boat with fake mussels – pistachio nuts and sunflower seeds work well
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Inspection tools – magnifier, flashlight, mirror, clipboard with log, data collector, etc.
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Decontamination tools – wand, diffuser, muffs, garden hose, fake-a-lake, etc
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Displays - ZQM Anchor, Propeller or Props – be sure to have a settler pipe and an adult pipe
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Other AIS Samples (e.g. rusty crayfish or New Zealand mudsnails)
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Seal Receipt Books, Seals and Wire
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Tablets or mobile data collection devices
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Clipboards for use during practice sessions
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Specimen collection kit (for demonstration)
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Digital camera
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Optional: Bait treatment supplies for demonstration (2 five gallon buckets, net, water and plastic fish
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Optional: Boat models
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Optional: Don’t Move a Mussel 2 (available as a DVD or online). Require students to watch before class (preferred) OR play this in the morning when people are entering and waiting for class to start.
The Exam
After the decontamination module is completed, the trainer should answer questions, as time allows. When the class is mostly ready, it is time to take the exam. This is a closed book test and participants are not allowed to use the WID Manual, smart phones, or other reference materials during the exam.
Exams are graded by dividing the number of correct answers by the total number of answers. Example: out of a 50 answer test, and the participant misses 3 (therefore 47 correct). 47 divided by 50 equals 0.94 or 94%. Each ANSWER on the test is 1 point, not each question.
All participants must receive a passing score of 80% or better on the final written exam to pass the Level 1 or Level 2 class. It is recommended to have participants trade papers and grade the tests in class prior to adjourning. This is dependent on available time.
Sample Exams: WIT Level 1 WIT Level 2
There is no written exam for Level 3 Trainers and Advanced Decontamination courses. Participants are awarded a certificate of completion based on their ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and a positive attitude.
After the Class
The regional training program operated by PSMFC offers a certificate of course completion that will be provided to participants after class. PSMFC also maintains records related to training and courses. Various jurisdictions offering WID training handle certification differently—some offer certificates, proof of course completion, identification cards,
or unique inspector identification numbers. It is recommended that jurisdictions operating WID programs track certain data related to training including the inspector’s contact information, WID station, course evaluation results, test scores, and certificates earned.
For more WID Manual guidance please refer to the Trainer’s Manual
or register for Level 3 Trainer Training
Contact Us
If you have any questions, or are interested in hosting a Training session, please contact:
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(702) 236-3814