Your guide to ranger and other related training for 2010

C Y O'Connor TAFE 2010 courses now on this page.

Whilst Rangers spend much of their time conducting public education and promotional programs, they themselves must undergo extensive training on a regular basis.  Their skills and knowledge must continually be at a high level so as to remain totally competent and professional at all times.   Training courses include general law enforcement, prosecutions, conflict management, fire fighting, animal capture & handling, reptile handling, firearms, customer service, first aid, to name a few.

4WD driver training is essential for many areas of ranger work especial in fire & off road vehicle control.

Previous WA Police Service Commissioner Mr Barry Matthews is seen above left, addressing a WARA conference.

WA Rangers Association and associated training providers are also in a position to provide training and presentations at an international level.  A WARA representative is seen below addressing animal control officers and officials in Singapore.

WARA have provided speakers at international conferences in the UK & USA, also national conferences in Australia.

Professionally developed training programs make West Australian Rangers elite in their field.

WA Rangers Association supports and recommends professional training and wishes you all the very best for the future.

The following information is provided as a service to Rangers and persons who wish to become Rangers.

NOTE: WARA has no specifically recommended training provider.

This page only lists which services are available and encourages the reader to make their own enquiries and their own choices.  

The two training providers with courses listed on this Site are:

C.Y.O'Connor TAFE

GSG Training Services

These organisations offer quality, up to the minute training for today's professional Ranger.

To remain professional, quality training is essential!

Did you know?

You can read and print individual pages of legislation that may be used or of interest to rangers through the link below.

LEGISLATION

Local Government Rangers are required to manage complex and often emotive situations requiring extensive conflict management abilities together with an in-depth knowledge of modern animal management techniques, animal behaviour and human psychology.

Many Rangers have been injured some; seriously while carrying out their duties.  Injuries can be due to accident, assault or animal attacks.  Others have suffered stress and  burnout and have left the industry.  Many of these accidents and attacks could have been avoided if professionally structured training was provided.

Rangers operate in a unique environment demanding unique skills, knowledge and attitudes.  Therefore they need specifically designed training programs.

Employers are required by law to provide a safe working environment for employees.  All risk management programs should include appropriate training programs to minimise exposure to injury or illness of employees whilst carrying out their duties.

Selecting Training Providers

In selecting suitable training providers for Rangers & Animal Management Officers the following points should be considered;

Credentials of the Company

The company should be a Registered Training Organisation, the track record of the company's personnel should also be considered.  This can often be found by contacting clients who have used the company services or the recognised industry bodies.

Qualifications of the Trainers

The course designer and trainers should have formal qualifications in human resource development.  The trainer should be able to use a variety of modern adult learning techniques to impart their knowledge.

The trainer should possess formal qualifications for the subject being delivered.  This is particularly important in Animal Behaviour, Veterinary Procedures and Human Psychology.

Course Design and Content

In assessing the course it is essential to consider the design, content and mode of delivery.

A professionally designed course will have logical structure to develop the learning experience of the participants.   There should be clearly defined learning outcomes for each session detailing the skills and knowledge participants should attain on completion.

Investment

Investment not cost, should be the philosophy when selecting a training provider for Local Authorities throughout the world.   Selecting the most appropriate training provider is also focused on value for money considerations.

The cost should be considered by comparing the services to other professional organisations offering similar services.

When making comparisons one must be careful, as not all courses are equal in their standards.  Some providers may offer a cheap course with a duration of two hours, while another provider's course may extend over a longer period and provide a number of experts from various backgrounds.

The pertinent question that should always be asked in selecting your providers is:

WHAT IS THE POTENTIAL COST OF NOT TRAINING or NOT USING THE APPROPRIATE QUALIFIED TRAINERS?

Gold Security Group

Short courses on offer now

Dog Nuisance Management

Dog Barking, Four Easy Solutions

Dog Bite Avoidance

Dangerous Dog Legislation

Dog Attack Investigation

Psychology I and II for Compliance Officers

Tel  9443 9800  Fax  9443 9833  Email:  malcolm@goldsec.com.au

PO Box 809 Balcatta  WA  6914

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