Hosting a Certification
Pricing
Prices differ whether evaluations are local or distant to the evaluator. The distant rate is applied when evaluators are required to fly or drive long distances, rent a vehicle, and pay for hotels. When 2 distant evaluations are scheduled back-to-back, only the first is charged at the distant rate and the second is charged at the local rate. Understand that the hosting body may then add an additional fee. Average prices per person range from $200-250.
Current prices are as follows:
Evaluations local to the evaluator $1500
Evaluations distant from the evaluator $2250
There is also be a 2-evaluator option for an additional $800. This provides participants with much greater evaluator contact and exposure to other perspectives and information. The greatly reduced rate for the second evaluator is offered because as well as the participants, the evaluators benefit greatly from co-evaluating and learning from each other.
Format
The format of an evaluation is simple. It takes place entirely in the field and thus the questions posed are largely determined by what is available. We arrive on site a minimum of 1 day early to scout for tracks and plan the evaluation. During the evaluation, we set up a series track questions for participants to answer. The questions may include any species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates. Questions may also include the marks left by grass blowing in the wind or a car tire. The questions are straight forward and simple.
Some common questions asked are: What species made this track? Which foot left this track? and How was the animal moving?
Scoring
Using objective criteria, questions are rated either easy, difficult, or very difficult. Easy questions increase your score less if answered correctly and reduce your score more in answered incorrectly. Conversely, very difficult questions increase your score substantially when answered correctly and reduce your score less if answered incorrectly. The final score is calculated and expressed as a percentage. Details on the scoring process can be found on the CyberTracker website here.
Certification Levels
Participants can achieve the following certifications based on their performance:
Level 1 69-79%
Level 2 80-89%
Level 3 90-99%
Specialist* 100%
*In order for a participant to be awarded their specialist certification, the external evaluator (Mark Elbroch) must be present.
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