The Yukon Fisheries Field Assistant Program (Fish Tech) is an intensive course that gives students the training necessary to find employment in fisheries-related field work. In order to make Fish Tech certification available to a wider group of students, the classroom based portion is currently being changed to an online format; allowing students to complete the classroom component of Fish Tech from Community Campuses in early spring.

Program Delivery:
The course is delivered in two components: The first portion is seven weeks of online learning, followed by a 10-day field camp (May 29 - June 7, 2017) where the hands-on portion of the course will be taught.

To apply to this program please contact the Admissions office at admissions@yukoncollege.yk.ca or 867-668-8710 for an application form. We will only be accepting paper applications for this program.

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Fish Biology
Module 2: Yukon Salmonid Biology.
Module 3: Yukon Salmonid Biology/Habitat
Module 4: Juvenile Fish Identification.
Module 5: Biological Sampling Techniques
Module 6: GPS/Mapping
Module 7: Land Claims/Community-based Management
Module 8: Fisheries Project Management
Module 9: Lake Fisheries Assessment
Module 10: Electro-fishing
Module 11: Stock Assessment
Module 12: Stream Crossings and Fish Migration
Module 13: Fish Habitat Assessment Techniques
Module 14: Fish Habitat Restoration Techniques
Module 15: Soil Bioengineering Techniques
Module 16: Restoration and Enhancement Project Practicum