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By downloading the registration package for this course you agree, acknowledge and accept that this course is exempt from registration by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and included in the International Field Biology Training (FBT) or General Field Assistant Training (FAT) Programs. EARTHQUEST (Canada) for the Environment, the EARTHQUEST Biological Field School, it's agents and staff cannot be held liable for the manner in which this course is taught, given, provided or instructed. EARTHQUEST cannot be held responsible, liable or acussed of anything resulting in your disatisfaction with the Program, courses, our staff, affiliates, agents, partners or representatives. You acknowledge that you agree to waive and release all claims, demands or causes of action against EARTHQUEST and it's agents and agree to indemify them with regard to any financial obligations or liabilities that you may incur personally or any damage resulting from participation in the Program. This course is 100% non-refundable. There is a 15% cancellation fee (33% interest rate) should you choose to cancel, drop out, forfeit, delay, quit or be dismissed from the course. If you delay your course you may take it at a later date and you will have 1 year from the time you are accepted to complete it.   I have read, accept and agree to be bound by these terms and would like to download the EA registration package.         The next 3 day EA certification course is scheduled for the summer semester, starting in July, 2019. Inquire for more details or for a registration package. Registration deadline is; July 1, 2019. Three day EA certification course: Date: July 12, 13, 14, 2019 Cost: $1500.00 CAD +HST (non-students and organizations); $1300.00 CAD + HST (students and non-profits) Deadline to register: July 1, 2019 Location: Forestville, Ontario (if there are 3 participants or less), Fort Erie (if there are > 3 course participants) Instructors: Dave Jolly, B.Sc., BHA, ISA certified Arborist & Leigh Whyte, RPP, MCIP, AICP, RCIC Registration: EARTHQUEST is pleased to announce that we are continuing to offer our popular 3 day EA certification course for the Biologist/Ecologist with an interest in learning about the integration of the recently amended Provincial Policy Statement into Official Plans and the planning process, which is available through our Biological Field School. The course is taught by Mr. Leigh Whyte and Dave Jolly. Mr. Whyte is credited in assisting with the bringing the voice of First Nation and Métis to the newly amended Provincial Policy Statment. To read an article about his contributions please refer to; Featured article. There no other 3 day EA certificaton courses in Ontario or Canada! This EA course will focus on the updated and amended Provincial Policy Statement as it relates to Natural Heritage Assessments, consulting process and help prepare practioners for the recent changes in the environmental industry as it relates to the planning and consulting process from the Green Energy Approval process. Additionally, there is 2 - 3 hours devoted to a field practicum learning how to directly apply your in-class knowledge to a case study and field situation. We can also come to you to run this course! You may register by email by contacting Mr. Dave Jolly; Senior Instructor EARTHQUEST Biological Field School ph.: 226-926-1470 e-mail: earthquestcanada@yahoo.com Please be sure to fill out a completed application form available through Dave Jolly Your registration will be confirmed when full payment is received. Payment may be made via certified cheque, international/domestic money order payable to EARTHQUEST. A typical schedule in this course might resemble the schedule below; General Schedule of Activities Day Morning Afternoon Day 1 What is Environmental Assessment? History of Environmental Assessments: field visit Day 1 The Environmental Assessment Process The Role of Consultation Day 1 Types of Public Information Meetings Introduction to Bird Studies, Ecological Land Classification and Natural Heritage Assessments, navigation of guidance documents, environmental laws, regulations and policies Day 2 Recent Developments in Environmental Assessment; the Provincial Policy Statment and Environmental Impact Studies Finalize individual assignment: field visit and cost analysis based on budget, timelines and staff resources Day 2 Independent studies Present summarized findings in the format of an oral presentation, synthesis of solutions to environmental problems encountered in the field Regular price: $1500 + HST (non students, organizations) Discounted price: $1300 + HST (students & non-profits) Cancellations: EARTHQUEST incurs a considerable expense to run these special courses and may use your registration fee as a deposit to secure placement in the course. As a result all course fees are completely 100% non-refundable once paid. For information on responsibilities and liabilities please visit the following webpage link; Terms and conditions Please note: You may use any of these certification courses as credits toward any of our jobs/internships or programs within Canada. If you would like to be placed on our mailing list to receive updates on courses, workshops and programs you must provide permission in writing.