NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
DAY 1
Monday
0800*
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
Safety Training
Brief program introduction, facility overview,
safety standards.
Program Introduction
Tania Lewandowski
Session 1:Fingerprinting
Tania Lewandowski
Diana Cowan
Kris Tholke
All individuals will be fingerprinted as a part of the
mandatory federal background check.
Lauren Carroll
Start of Safety Training
Safety Training Overview
NOTE: Current FSB Safety 1 certified students are
excused from Day one and Two of training.
1200
What to Bring:
• 2 forms of ID (drivers license, passport, SS card,
military ID, birth certificate, etc)
Current CPR and First Aid Card
In depth at-sea safety training: Identifying potential
McMillan Offshore Survival
0845
DESCRIPTION
Tech Park: Training Room
Station 1: Admin Office
Station 2: Digital ID Pictures
Station 3: Photocopy 2 forms of ID
Photocopy of First Aid/CPR
0830
PRESENTER
February 10, 2014
John McMillan
risks; Emergency problem solving; vessel safety &
stability; Mayday calls; proper use of safety
equipment; Station bill; Life raft components;
hypothermia.
LUNCH
McMillan Offshore Survival
1300
John McMillan
Mike Tork
Students are instructed on the various types of
required signal flares; practice using flares; put out
controlled fire using fire extinguishers typical to
commercial fishing vessels.
Proper Attire:
• Closed toed shoes
• Long pants
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Safety Memo (Signed), Fish ID Assessment (Training Binder- Back Pocket)
Readings: Readings: Pre-Trip Vessel Safety Checklist (Program Manual p 1-11), USCG Press Release (Training Binder)
* NOTE: Initial 30 min of class is for new observers only.
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
1
Revised 02/07/2014
NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
DAY 2
Tuesday
PRESENTER
DESCRIPTION
February 11, 2014
Safety Program/Safety Pool Session/Fish Review
Tech Park: Training Room, Mass Maritime, Wareham MA
HOMEWORK DUE: Safety Memo (Signed)
0800
0900
NEFOP Safety Program Overview
• Safety Checklist
• EVIC Card
• Safety Deficiency Reports
• USCG Safety Decal
McMillan Offshore Survival
1200
Mike Tork
Lauren Carroll
John McMillan
Detailed checklist required prior to deployment on
a fishing vessel. Procedures observers must take
when vessel safety is not properly met.
Continuation of Survival Training
LUNCH
Practical survival training in the water.
1245
McMillan Offshore Survival
Depart Tech Park 1245
Mass Maritime Pool: Water Session
Wareham, MA
GOV Drivers
Mike Tork
Lauren Carroll
What to Bring: (Change at Tech Park)
• Bathing Suit
• Towel
• White T-shirt and long pants to get into the pool
• Additional dry change of clothes
• PFD
• Survival Suit
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:
Readings:
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
2
Revised 02/07/2014
NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
DAY 3
Wednesday
0800
PRESENTER
February 12, 2014
NEFOP Program Introduction/Security/Intro. To Manuals/Fish lab 1
Training Overview/ General Housekeeping
Introductions/Training Standards/Data
Confidentiality
Tania Lewandowski
NEFOP Industry Funded Scallop
Program Introduction
Chad Keith
0915
1000
Industry Funded Scallop Program Overview
Chad Keith
1030
Training Survival Skills
Megg Reynolds
1045
Electronic Data Collection Part 1
Introduction to Toughbooks
Presentation Memory Sticks
Erin Kupcha
Charles Dunlap
Mario Travaline
1115
Species Verification Program
Ben Neville
1130
Fish ID In Class Session
Mario Travaline
Megg Reynolds
Meghan Plourde
1200
Mentoring Meetings
Training Staff
1230
1330
DESCRIPTION
Tech Park: Training Room and Back Cooler
Introduce training program and training staff
General housekeeping and emergency procedures
Program Standards. Building security procedure.
Student introductions. Overview of NEFOP IFS
Program and Fisheries Sampling Branch
organization. Explains the important role of
observers within US fisheries.
Overview of IFS program. Viewing of Observer
video Part 1-2
Tips on how to approach certification training
successfully. Overview of the Skills Self Checklist.
Introduction and issuance of the Toughbook and
memory sticks. Overview of various adobe files,
training files, and reference aids.
Species Verification Program: Overview of the SVP
and a guide to properly photographing fish
Highlight Northeast fish species from the fish lab in a
classroom setting to review difficult to identify
species and characteristics.
Initial meeting with mentors as groups to discuss
training expectations, resources, etc.
LUNCH
Fish ID Lab 1
Megg Reynolds
Mario Travaline
Meghan Plourde
Lab: Northeast fish species identification
Location: Back Parking lot fish cooler
What to Bring:
• Closed toed shoes & Sweatshirt/jacket
• Pen/pencil
• Notebook/Fish ID Worksheet/Fish ID Guides
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Study fish ID, Introduction to Observing (Training Binder, Due Day 4)
Readings:
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
3
Revised 02/07/2014
NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
PRESENTER
DAY 4
Thursday
DESCRIPTION
February 13, 2014
Log Variables/Scallop Fishery/Geo-Stat Area/Fish Lab 2
HOMEWORK DUE:
Tech Park: Training Room and Chiller Room
Introduction to Observing
0800
Fish Quiz
Mario Travaline
0815
Data Collection Overview
Mario Travaline
What happens to the observer data that is collected
Megg Reynolds
Meghan Plourde
Mario Travaline
Introduce issued reference manuals: Program Manual;
Biological Sample Manual; On-Deck Reference
Guides.
Trainees practice using their materials by playing ‘The
Manual Game’.
Introduction to Manuals
0845
•
•
•
Biological Sampling Manual
Program Manual
On-Dec Reference Guides
Introduction to Manual Game
0945
Introduction to the Scallop Fishery and Observing
in the Scallop Industry
Meghan Plourde
Overview of the scallop industry and introduction on
how to observe it.
1115
Geographical & Statistical Areas
Diana Cowan
An overview of the geographical and statistical areas.
Observers learn how to use charts to plot positions
while at sea.
1230
1330
1400
LUNCH (Safety Exam Review-Lauren Carroll)
Special Management Areas
Chad Keith
Mario Travaline
Megg Reynolds
Fish ID Lab 2
Meghan Plourde
Overview on Special Management Areas and
protocols for observing in them.
Lab: Northeast fish species identification
Location: Back Parking lot fish cooler
What to Bring:
• Closed toed shoes & Sweatshirt/jacket
• Pen/pencil
• Notebook/Fish ID Worksheet/Fish ID Guides
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Introduction to Data Collection (Due day 5)
Readings: Vessel and Trip Log (Program Manual p 12-22)
EOD Greg Early 830-1100
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
4
Revised 02/07/2014
NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
DAY 5
Friday
0800
PRESENTER
DESCRIPTION
February 14, 2014
Safety Exam/Catch Est./Sea Birds/VT Log/Fish review
Safety Exam & Practical:
• Written Safety Quiz
• Safety Practical Stations
Station 1: Immersion Suit/PLB
Station 2: Deploy Life Raft
Station 3: Mayday Call
Tech Park: Training Room and Back Cooler
Mike Tork
Lauren Carroll
Safety practical includes hands on and written
evaluation of trainees safety techniques.
Note: A minimum of 85% is required to pass the
NEFOP Observer Certification Program.
Immediate/review and feedback will be
provided.
Digital Camera Protocols
Erin Kupcha
Charles Dunlap
Mario Travaline
Digital camera protocols.
0945
Catch Estimation Program - Part 1
Diana Cowan
Introduction the Catch Estimation Program; includes
basic program concepts and ideas to est. a foundation.
1015
Sea Bird Identification
Gina Shield
Classroom presentation of seabird identification with
accompanying lab and hands-on quiz.
0915
1200
LUNCH
Review and feedback of safety protocols and
checking of issued safety gear.
1300
Safety Review
Mike Tork
Lauren Carroll
What to Bring:
• All safety gear/attachments/immersion
suits/PFDs/etc.
1330
Vessel and Trip Log
Megg Reynolds
Mario Travaline
A basic summary of the trip and is the first log of the
trip that represents the sea observer data quality.
Meghan Plourde
Mario Travaline
Megg Reynolds
Students will review all fish species. Mock exams
will be issued as needed. This is an open ended
review session and will be available as long as
needed.
1500
Fish ID Review Session
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Study for fish exam/complete fish assesment
Readings: Scallop Dredge Gear Characteristics Log (Program Manual p 160-168)
EOD Beth Wetterhahn 1330-1500
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
5
Revised 02/07/2014
NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
DAY 6
Tuesday
PRESENTER
DESCRIPTION
February 18, 2013
Fish ID Exam/MM ID/ Scallop Gear
Tech Park: Training Room and Chiller Room
HOMEWORK DUE: Fish ID Assessment
0800
Fish Identification Exam
• Open Book Practical
• Closed Book Practical
BOTH exams require a minimum of 85%
successfully pass NEFOP IFS certification.
1030
Marine Mammal Identification/
Protected Species Log
Bill Greer
Classroom instruction on marine mammal
characteristics (pinnipeds, cetaceans) an observer may
encounter.
1130
Deep Sea Coral Identification
Tania Lewandowski
Instruction on deep sea coral identification, reporting,
and sampling protocols.
1200
Meghan Plourde
Mario Travaline
Megg Reynolds
Note: A minimum of 85% is required to pass the
NEFOP IFS Certification Program on the open and
closed book sections of this exam.
LUNCH
1300
Scallop Gear Log and Caliper Presentation
Meghan Plourde
Megg Reynolds
Instruction on how to correctly complete the scallop
gear log. Presentation on the proper use of calipers.
1530
Scallop Gear Log Workshop
Meghan Plourde
Megg Reynolds
Hands-on workshop on how to properly take and
record scallop gear using an actual dredge.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:
Readings: Scallop Dredge Haul Log (Program Manual p 169-173), Scallop Off-Watch Log (Program Manual p 174-177), Age Structure instructions (Biological
Sampling Manual p 17 and Program Manual p 33-36)
EOD Lacey Bluemel 1300-end
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
6
Revised 02/07/2014
NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
DAY 7
Wednesday
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
PRESENTER
February 19, 2014
Scallop Haul Log/Fish Disp./Biosampling
Tech Park: Training Room, chiller room
0800
Scallop Haul Log
Meghan Plourde
0900
Fish Disposition Codes
Mario Travaline
1000
Scallop Sampling
Meghan Plourde
Megg Reynolds
1100
Scallop Off-Watch Log
Meghan Plourde
1130
Introduction to Biosampling
Mario Travaline
1200
1300
1330
1500
DESCRIPTION
How to correctly complete a scallop haul log.
Instruction on how to record species on paper and
digital logs and why they are kept or discarded.
Understanding dressed meat weights; recording shell
lengths; recording watches; dealing with in-shell
catch; observing specialized vessels/Vietnamese
vessels
How to properly record off-watch events.
Video and instruction on biosampling including knife
safety. Second observer video (part 3).
LUNCH
Meet an Observer
TBD
Biological Sampling
Part 1 (Classroom):
Length Frequency Log/
Biosampling Manual Overview
Biological Sampling Workshop
Part 2 (Chiller Room):
Age Structure Workshop
Megg Reynolds
Diana Cowan
Mario Travaline
Megg Reynolds
Meghan Plourde
Opportunity to meet IFS observers currently observing
in the scallop industry.
Introduces trainees to their biological sampling gear
(e.g. measuring board, length frequency strips, scales,
Biosampling Manual) and how to record lengths of
priority species. Workshop includes hands on
activities using their biological sampling gear.
Practical instruction in the safe removal of age
structure samples and how to store and ship them.
What to Bring:
• Digital camera
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Length Frequency Homework (Training Binder, Due Day 9), Page Numbering Homework (Training Binder,
Due Day 8)
Readings: Scallopers Grapple with Yellowtail Limits (Training Binder), Catch Estimation Worksheet (Program Manual p 342-351, 356-359), Catch Estimation
Guidelines (Biological Sampling Manual p 51-58), Incidental Take Logs (Program Manual p 259-273, 278-310, Biological Sampling Manual p 43-50)
EOD Liz Ouellette 800-1200
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
7
Revised 02/07/2014
NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
DAY 8
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
Thursday
Catch Est./Sea Turtles/Inc Take Session
0800
PRESENTER
February 20, 2014
Tech Park: Training Room /Chiller
Catch Estimation Program - Part 2
Subsampling to Catch Weights
• Catch Estimation In-Class Workshop
• Catch Estimation Worksheet
Mario Travaline
Megg Reynolds
Meghan Plourde
Diana Cowan
1200
1300
1430
DESCRIPTION
Instruction on the theories that support program catch
estimation protocols. A brief overview of basic algebra,
geometry and orders of operations. Students will learn
about the approved catch estimation methods and how to
record calculations on the Catch Estimation Worksheet
Actual application of catch estimation theories are used
during a classroom workshop and exercises (play-doh
exercise; checker pen demo; etc.). Class will break into
groups of two to complete data collection needed for the
Vol. to Vol. exercise. A separate schedule of times will be
provided.
LUNCH
Sea Turtle Identification
Incidental Take Session
Bill Greer
Trainees are instructed on identifying characteristics
of sea turtles they may encounter while observing.
Classroom instruction is followed by a hands-on lab
with turtle specimens.
Bill Greer
Classroom instruction on how to properly sample
and record encountered incidental takes.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Volume to Volume Large Checker Pen Exercise.
Readings: Individual Animal Log (Program Manual p 315-321, Biological Sampling Manual p 39-42), Crustacean Log (Program Manual p 369-375)
EOD Debra Duarte/Kristof Ketch
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
8
Revised 02/07/2014
NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
DAY 9
Friday
PRESENTER
February 21, 2014
Protected Spp Workshop/Catch Est./OBPRELIM
DESCRIPTION
Tech Park: WHOI MMR Lab, Woods Hole, MA/Training Room
HOMEWORK DUE: Page Numbering Homework
Session
Session 1: Location: MMR Lab
Times:
Group 1 then Group 2
0800-0945 Protected Species Sampling Workshop
0945-1130
Session
Times:
0800-0945
0945-1130
Session 2: Location: MRF Room 204
Group 2 then Group 1
Shark ID/ Individual Animal Log
Multi-Gear Scenarios/Recording Crustacean Log
1200
1300
1430
1600
1600
Bill Greer
Kathryn Roy
Megg Reynolds
Mario Travaline
Ben Church
Trainees apply classroom incidental take sampling
procedures to turtle, bird, pinniped, and cetacean
samples. Additional instruction includes sturgeon
sampling procedure.
What to Bring:
• Note taking paper & Pencil
• Boots
• Grunden Bibs
Instruction on shark ID, Multi-gear scenarios,
crustacean sampling, and how to properly use the IAL.
LUNCH
Catch Estimation Program - Part 3
Deckloading and Cumulative Sum
Electronic Data Collection Part 2
Introduction to OBPRELIM
Mario Travaline
Megg Reynolds
Meghan Plourde
Diana Cowan
Erin Kupcha
Charles Dunlap
Mario Travaline
Pit Tag Scanner Certification
Bill Greer
Incidental Take Review Session
Bill Greer
Introduction to specialized catch sorting methods and
specialized catch estimation methods commonly seen in
the scallop fishery. Scenarios will show how to observe
and record these specialized methods.
Introduction of OBPRELIM and recording using
scallop trip data from a mock trip.
What to bring:
Charged toughbook/laptop.
Certification training on how to properly use a pit tag
scanner.
What to bring:
Pit tag scanner
Review session to prepare for Incidental Take
Exam.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Scallop Homework Scenario (Training Binder, Due Day 11) Volume to Volume Large Checker
Pen Exercise.
Readings: Scallop Trawl Gear Characteristics Log (Program Manual p 136-149), Scallop Trawl Haul Log (Program Manual p 150155), Scallop Trawl Off-Watch Haul Log (Program Manual p 156-159), Discard Log (Program Manual p 360-365)
EOD Debra Duarte
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
9
Revised 02/07/2014
NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
Saturday
Sunday
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
February 22-23, 2014
Rain Date for Scallop Training Trip/Study Days
Additional Rain Date for Scallop Training Trip or
to be used as a study day if trip goes as scheduled.
TIME
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
DAY 10
Monday
DESCRIPTION
STUDY DAYS
PRESENTER
February 24, 2014
Inc. Take Exam/OBPRELIM/Scallop Trawl
DESCRIPTION
Tech Park: Training Room
HOMEWORK DUE: Volume to Volume Large Checker pen exercise
0800
Incidental Take Exam
Bill Greer
An open book exam on MM and turtle identification
and condition codes.
Note: A minimum of 85% is required to pass the
NEFOP Observer Certification Program.
1030
Electronic Data Collection Part 3
OBPRELIM
Upload
Erin Kupcha
Charles Dunlap
Mario Travaline
Continued instruction on OBPRELIM. Practice uploads
with mock data.
1130
Scallop Trip Preparation
Tania Lewandowski
1145
Debriefing and Editing
Meet Your Editor
Kris Tholke
Editing Staff
1200
Overview of training trip, what to bring, trip times,
location, will be reviewed to prepare for training trip.
Trainees are instructed on the debriefing and editing
process. Informal one-on-one meetings with their
assigned editors.
LUNCH
1300
Introduction to Scallop Trawl Gear
Megg Reynolds
Introduction on how trawl gear is deployed within the
scallop industry.
1400
Scallop Trawl Gear Log
Megg Reynolds
Instruction on protocols for the trawl gear log.
1500
Scallop Trawl Gear Workshop
Megg Reynolds
Mario Travaline
Meghan Plourde
Workshop expanding on understanding how to record
scallop trawl gear.
1545
Scallop Trawl Haul Log
Megg Reynolds
Proper recording of the trawl haul log.
1645
Discard Log
Meghan Plourde
Introduction to the Discard Log.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Incidental Take HW, Scallop Homework Scenario
Readings: Fishermen’s Comment Log (Program Manual p 37-41)
EOD Kara Gibbons 1300-1545 Brian Westell 1545-end
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
10
Revised 02/07/2014
NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
DAY 11
Tuesday
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION
February 25, 2014
Scallop Training Trip
Tech Park: Training Room/New Bedford Pier, MA
HOMEWORK DUE: Incidental Take HW, Scallop Homework Scenario
Scallop Vessel Training Trip
0430
Rain Date: Feb.26, 2014 OR Feb. 23, 2014
Class will meet at Tech Park by 0430.
What to bring:
Safety Gear:
• Survival Suit with all attachments
• PFDs (must be worn throughout trip)
Personal Gear:
• Sunscreen & sunglasses
• Watch
• Food
• Water
• Any needed prescribed medications
• Wear layers
•
Hat
F/V Celtic
Lead: Meghan Plourde
Additional directions for day’s events will be provided.
F/V Incentive
Lead: Shannah Jaburek
Work Gear:
• Boots
• Gloves
• Foul weather gear
• Pencils & Clipboard
• Waterproof Notepad
• Cheat Sheets
• Biological Sampling
Manual
• Charged iPAQ
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Study for exam
NOTE: MAKE A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR COMPLETED TRIP.
YOU WILL NEED THIS FOR THE MORNING UPLOAD!!!!!!
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
11
Revised 02/07/2014
NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
DAY 12
PRESENTER
February 26, 2014
Wednesday NMFS Enforcement/Regulatory Compliance/Conflict Resolution
HOMEWORK DUE: bring photocopy of trip for upload
DESCRIPTION
Tech Park: Training Room
0800
Scallop Training Trip OBPRELIM Upload
Charles Dunlap
Upload of actual training trip data to OBPRELIM.
0845
Incidental Take Exam and HW Review
Turtle Kit Assignment
Bill Greer
Review of exam and correction of errors/questions.
0915
NMFS Enforcement
SA Tom Gaffney
1015
Fisherman’s Comment Log
Mario Travaline
1030
Regulatory Compliance
Issue Blue Compliance Folder/Update
Incident Report Review
NMFS Special Agent speaks to the class about the role
of the Office of Law Enforcement in NMFS.
This log is where fishermen can voice their opinions
and concerns about fishing operations.
Regulation Information; Trip Refusals, Field Diary,
USCG Boardings, Data Release, Comment Card
An interactive, classroom talk demonstrating the
incident report process.
1200
1300
1330
1400
1430
Sara Weeks
LUNCH
“What to look out for”
Industry Representatives
Capt. Charlie Quinn
A presentation and talk for trainees from Captains on
what to expect when first observing A representative
of the industry will speak informally to the class and
answer questions pertaining to the scallop industry..
Scallop Trip Review
Kris Tholke
TBD
A review and debrief by data editors on the edited
class training trip. All errors will be addressed,
corrections reviewed, open Q&A.
Drug Awareness Training
Sara Weeks
Trainees are taught how to recognize various signs of
drug use and how to handle such situations if
encountered.
Kit Van Meter
Trainees are presented with likely situations that could
occur while performing job duties. Scenarios are
covered in lecture and role playing.
Location: Training Room
Conflict Resolution
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Study for exam
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
12
Revised 02/07/2014
NEFOP INDUSTRY FUNDED SCALLOP CERTIFICATION TRAINING FEBRUARY 2014
TIME
PRESENTATION/ACTIVITY
PRESENTER
February 27, 2014
DAY 13
Thursday
Final Exam/Debriefing&Editing/Data Quality/Conclusion
DESCRIPTION
Tech Park: Training Room
A comprehensive examination, OBPRELIM upload,
open book.
0800
FINAL EXAM
Training Staff
Charles Dunlap
1100
Trip Pre-Briefing Protocols
Common Errors/Sampling Priorities
Shannah Jaburek
Tyler Staples
Pre-briefs and tips on how to avoid common errors.
1200
NMFS Outreach
Chad Keith
An overview of outreach materials and opportunities
with the NEFOP program.
1215
What to bring:
All notes, books, manuals, charged toughbook/laptop, digital
camera.
LUNCH
“Uses of Observer Data in Scallop Assessment,
Management, and Research”
Dvora Hart, PhD
Research scientist from NEFSC Population Dynamics
Branch presents on the importance of observer data and
the scallop fishery.
1345
Debriefing/Editing/Certification Trips
Kris Tholke
Editors
Overview of the editing debriefing process, certification
trips.
1415
Data Quality and Data Evaluation
Debra Duarte
What data quality means to the program and individual
observer. Explanation of how data quality is evaluated
in-house.
1500
Exam Review
Staff
Review of Final exam with class.
1530
How to pack for a Trip
Megg Reynolds
Tips on how to best prepare/pack for a trip.
1545
Gear Issue
Tania Lewandowski
Shannah Jaburek
Tyler Staples
Bill Greer
Additional gear, logs will be issued to graduates.
1600
Mentor Times
Training Staff
Mentoring schedule will be made for a one-on-one
program debrief for all successful trainees.
1300
Fisheries Sampling Branch
Technology Park- 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive- East Falmouth, MA 02536
13
Revised 02/07/2014