WpN Talkcast

Kirk LaPierre on the CWCP Program. "The Certification Program is independent of NWCOA membership. An individual DOES NOT have to be certified to be a member of NWCOA. Nor is an individual required to be a NWCOA member to obtain certification." In the quest to maintain the highest degree of Competence, Integrity, and Service, the National Wildlife Control Operatorâ??s Association has developed a program for professional certification. The program was designed to present a means by which NWCOA could not only recognize individuals for their hard-earned achievements, but to also provide the general public with a confirmation that they are dealing with a true experienced professional. Those who hold the title of Certified Wildlife Control Professional have demonstrated a wealth of both â??hands-onâ?? field experience and an exposure to a variety of industry related training programs. Candidates for certification must be able to establish no less than three years of professional practice, along with a minimum of 100 credit hours of board approved training courses and seminars. Certified operators are expected to maintain their level of professionalism by completing no less than 40 credit hours of continuing education every 5 years for certification renewal.