In conjunction with the 2025 Wildlife Expo, the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) is offering Certified Professional Training Courses for technicians. After successful completion of any course, the student will receive credentials, use of the NWCOA logo mark in marketing materials and a certificate of completion. All courses listed below are offered at an additional fee.
OPTIONAL 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!
NWCOA’s WCOTC Training (2-day course) | Tuesday, January 28th & Wednesday, January 29th
$360/ person for NPMA & NWCOA Members
$455/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:
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
$295/person
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 | Wednesday, January 29th | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$500/person – Only 20 spots available!
Hands-On Training – Round Robin Demonstrations | Friday, February 1st | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
