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NWCOA Certified Wildlife Control Operator

National Wildlife Control Operators Association

Certification

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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.

Duration

2 day

Format

Hybrid

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Wildlife Control Operator Training Course (WCOTC): 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. - Bats, Birds, Squirrels and other commonly encountered species - Animal Biology - Animal handling - Euthanasia - Inspection - Safety

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Identify commonly encountered wildlife species such as bats, birds, and squirrels to determine appropriate control methods
  • Apply wildlife biology and behavior principles to assess situations and plan effective management strategies
  • Perform humane animal handling and euthanasia using accepted industry standards and safety practices
  • Conduct property inspections to locate wildlife entry points and determine causes of human‑wildlife conflict
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Fishing and Hunting Workers45-3031.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Independent deck operations on familiar gear types — execute reliably across a season.
  • Hydraulic equipment (winches, haulers, sorting tables) — operate safely with documented training.
  • Catch quality and grade (icing, bleeding, sorting) — manage to the buyer's standards.
  • Trip planning and provisioning support — contribute to the captain or guide.
  • Hunting and trapping ethics and regulations — apply consistently across federal, state, and tribal rules.
  • Routine vessel and gear maintenance — perform with documented checklists.
  • Junior crew and apprentices — train on safety, gear, and crew dynamics.
  • Wildlife dressing, preservation, and transport — execute to processor or buyer standards.
  • Permits, tags, and quotas (commercial and recreational) — track and apply per the operation.
  • Communications with port agents, processors, and brokers — conduct at routine level.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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