Training and certification for aquatic biomonitoring
To use the Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) and analysis tools, you must complete the required online module training and certification. Additional field certification is also available if you are interested in collecting benthic macroinvertebrates and habitat data.
CABIN training is for anyone
The training program provides the knowledge and skills required to conduct a biomonitoring program to CABIN standards.
Online modules guide you through data entry, analysis, and reporting, while the field course gets you into a river with experienced CABIN trainers to go over the steps of collecting data for CABIN-based biomonitoring.
Different needs equals different training
Depending on your role, there are different levels of training. Use the table below to find the level that best suits your needs.
| Empty | Lead a CABIN project | Be involved in study design | Collect CABIN samples | Run CABIN analyses | Enter data into CABIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project manager | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data analyst | N / AN/A Empty | N / AEmpty | N / AEmpty | Yes | Yes |
| Field technician | N / AEmpty | N / AEmpty | Yes | N / AEmpty | Yes |
| Data entry technician | N / AEmpty | N / AEmpty | N / AEmpty | N / AEmpty | Yes |
Online modules
CABIN program certification is provided through a partnership between Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Canadian Rivers Institute (CRI) out of the University of New Brunswick. You can register for CRI Training Website.
2023 CABIN field training calendar
Find out when and where Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) field training courses are running in 2023.
CABIN field training sign-up is on a first-come first-served basis. There are limited spaces available. Please review the field course availability on the Canadian River Institute Training page before proceeding with Project Manager or Field Technician Registration.
Modules 1 and 2 must be completed before field training. The link for the field session sign-up is only available at the beginning of Module 2.
Here are the tentative CABIN Field Course locations for 2023:
| Province | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | Fredericton | June 13-14 |
| New Brunswick | Moncton | June 15-16 |
| Saskatchewan | Cypress Hills | June 13-14 |
| British Columbia | North Vancouver | June 20-21 |
| British Columbia | North Vancouver | June 22-23 |
| Ontario | Burlington | June 27-28 |
| Ontario | Burlington | June 29-30 |
| Nova Scotia | Dartmouth | July 11-12 |
| Nova Scotia | Truro | CANCELED |
| British Columbia | Cranbrook | July 12-13 |
| Yukon | Whitehorse | July 18-19 |
| Newfoundland | Terra Nova National Park (to be confirmed) | July 20-21 |
| Alberta | Rocky Mountain House | July 26-27 |
| New Brunswick | Fredericton | August - TbD |
Training partners
A field assistant certification program is available from several recognized post-secondary institutions. It provides students with an introduction to the CABIN program and hands-on field skills. It does not give the student access to the online tools. Students have 2 years to upgrade their field assistant certification to field technician by paying the necessary fees and completing the online modules.
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