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Observer Training and Manuals
Training Requirements
Training Calendar
At-sea Hake Observer Training
Annual Training for Certified Observers in good standing (4 days)
Dates: September 13-16, 2016
Minimum class size: 5
Maximum class size: 25*
Catch Shares Training
New Observer Training (15 days)
Dates: TBD
Minimum class size: 6
Maximum class size: 24*
Annual Briefing for Observers with valid certification (4 days)
Dates: TBD
Maximum class size: 24*
Observers should bring
this list of gear to the training.
Non-Catch Share Training
Annual briefing for observers with 12 month contracts (4 days)
Dates: TBD
New observer training (15 days)
Dates: TBD
Annual briefing for non-catch share trained observers who observed in 2013 (5 days):
Dates: TBD
Catch Monitoring Training
Training for Observers who have completed the 15-day catch shares training (3 days)
Dates: TBD
*The Program may allow more attendees as deemed necessary.
Manuals
WCGOP (Catch Shares) Training Manuals
2016 CS Training Manual
WCGOP (Non-Catch Shares) Training Manuals
2016 NCS Training Manual
At-Sea Hake Sampling Manuals and Information
At-Sea Hake Sampling Manual