Date

Your Information

Which certification are you requesting?

Crew Member

Crew Supervisor

1. Match the following terms by selecting the appropriate number in the dropdowns provided. (1.0 mark each, 10 marks total) / 10

Overall crew safety
Crew Supervisor
Non-slip, appropriate for conditions
Stop water from entering waders
One
Anyone
Two
Slash at throat
Rain
Tap on head

Describe ‘Power On’ signal

Backpack electrofisher minimum crew size

Min. number of certified Crew Supervisors in crew

A reason to stop electrofishing

Main responsibility of Crew Supervisor

Safest type of footwear

Main function of wading belt

Who can initiate ‘power off’ signal?

Who can initiate ‘power on’ signal?

Describe ‘Power Off’ signal

2. – 11. Select the most accurate statement (1.0 mark each) / 10

2. Reasons to stop an electrofishing session.

Rain, crew fatigue, dirty anode, equipment malfunction, persistent spectator

Crew fatigue, equipment malfunction, no fish caught, someone gets shocked, rain

Fog, dirty anode, crew fatigue, equipment malfunction, persistent spectator

Heavy rain, someone gets shocked, equipment malfunction, crew fatigue, fog

3. What is the correct minimum crew certification requirement?

Everyone certified, all must be certified Crew Supervisors

All crew in the water certified, at least one certified Crew Supervisor

Everyone certified, at least one certified Crew Supervisor

All crew in the water certified, at least two certified Crew Supervisors

4. Rules of thumb for handling fish.

Minimize handling, use dark buckets, process fish quickly, avoid anaesthetics

Use anaesthetics, use wool gloves, keep hands wet, monitor oxygen and temperature

Minimize handling, only process small fish, add refuge to bucket, use wet hands

Use anaesthetics, keep hands wet, use dark buckets, add refuge to buckets

5. What is the correct order of steps for performing the ‘Initial Response’?

Anode out of water, help fallen person, power off, evaluate

Deadman switch off, anode out of water, power off signal, help fallen person

Deadman switch off, anode out of water, power off, assess situation

Anode out of water, help fallen person, power off, call first aid

6. Mandatory electrofishing unit safety features.

Quick release harness, audible tone, tilt switch, deadman switch, main power switch

Deadman switch, quick release harness, anode ring, audible tone, main power switch

Main power switch, deadman switch, audible tone, battery, tilt switch

Deadman switch, audible tone, anode ring, main power switch, quick release harness

7. Three steps performed in the Equipment Checkout Procedure.

Linesman gloves on, quick release harness, deadman switch

Main power switch, quick release harness, deadman switch

Quick release harness, deadman switch, tilt switch

Main power switch, deadman switch, tilt switch

8. Water quality characteristics to be maintained in a fish recovery bucket.

Turbidity, conductivity

Dissolved oxygen, temperature

Conductivity, dissolved oxygen

Temperature, conductivity

9. Battery care considerations.

Recharge within 24 hours, keep elevated off concrete floors

Keep elevated off concrete floors, keep connected to electrofishing unit

Recharge within 24 hours, keep in a dark location

Keep elevated off concrete floors, fully drain prior to recharging

10. Four ideal conditions for effective backpack electrofishing.

Water temperature range of 6-12°C, less than waist-deep water, suitable flows, complex habitats

Water temperature range of 7-16°C, suitable flows, complex habitats, clear water

Water temperature range of 6-12°C, less than waist-deep water, suitable flows, large fish only

Water temperature range of 7-16°C, complex habitats, less than waist-deep water, suitable flows

11. How should crews react to Persistent Spectators?

Stop electrofishing, wait until spectator leaves, continue electrofishing

Stop electrofishing, communicate potential dangers, continue to electrofish

Stop electrofishing, communicate potential dangers, leave if risk remains

Stop electrofishing, leave the site

Complete the following /10

12. What is the recommended range of settings for frequency?

13. What is the recommended range of settings for duty cycle?

14. What is the recommended range of settings for voltage?

15. List five items of mandatory personal safety equipment worn while electrofishing. (5.0 marks)

16. Give two reasons why walking while electrofishing (power is on) is not a recommended practice. (2.0 marks)

Additional Questions for Crew Supervisor Certification /15

17. If constant ‘fright zone’ occurs (fish are not being caught), how should the electrofisher settings be changed to improve galvanotaxis? (Note: provide detail for one electrofisher model only). (3.0 marks)

18. List six field strategies or fish handling techniques used to minimize fish damage while electrofishing (6.0 marks)

19. In the field, the electrofisher has stopped operating. List three troubleshooting steps that should be conducted? (3.0 marks)

20. Calculate the duty cycle for a frequency setting of 50 Hz and a pulse width of 4 ms. Show your calculation, including the equation used, along with the answer. (3.0 marks)

Participants requesting Crew Member certification:	a) complete Questions #1 to 16 AND b) meet or exceed a score of 80%
Participants requesting Crew Supervisor certification:	a) complete Questions #1 to 20 AND b) meet or exceed a score of 95%

Electrofishing Certification – Knowledge Evaluation

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Your Information

1. Match the following terms by selecting the appropriate number in the dropdowns provided. (1.0 mark each, 10 marks total) / 10

2. – 11. Select the most accurate statement (1.0 mark each) / 10

Complete the following /10

Additional Questions for Crew Supervisor Certification /15

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