VWDMA to Host NWCOA Bat Standards Certification Course

The Virginia Wildlife Damage Management Association is hosting the Bat Standards Certified Course (Part 1) on Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

DESCRIPTION: The NWCOA Bat Standards is offered by NWCOA to aid in the survival and future of bats in the North America, as well as to educate those who perform bat exclusion services in residential and commercial structures. The Bat Standards Certified Course (Part 1) covers bat biology (little brown, big brown, free-tailed, and pallid bats), bat behavior, bat identification, bat morphology, service agreement language for bat removal and guano removal, seasonal restrictions, inspection techniques, equipment, safety, detailed exclusion techniques, job pricing, decontamination techniques, rabies, bat handling, bat bugs, updated white-nose syndrome information, and much more. This course is a one day, classroom style training course taught by Certified NWCOA Instructors. Upon completion of this course and successful passing of a test, the WCO will become NWCOA Bat Standards Complaint Certified. Successful students will also receive a certificate of completion and have use of the logo mark in marketing materials. This course is a prerequisite to the NWCOA Certified Structural Bat Management Professional Course (Part 2). The NWCOA Bat Standards Certified Course (Part 1) has replaced the NWCOA Bat Standards Compliant Course. Current holders of the Bat Standards Compliant certificate will be required to take the Bat Standards Certified Course (Part 1) in order to be eligible to take Part 2. 

 

REGISTATION

Call VWDMA at 540/376-3194 to register or for questions.
Download the registration form.

 

LOCATION:

Training events will be held at the Virginia Tech - Richmond Center, 2810 N Parham Rd #300, Richmond, VA 23294, (please do not park in Visitor spots, towing enforced)

Accomodations are available at Holiday Inn Express, 9933 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233, Call 804-934-9300 and ask for the Virginia Tech rate to secure the discounted rate of $93 + Tax.