Freshwater Angling Guide - Tourism HR Canada

A Freshwater Angling Guide docks the boat and allows all of the clients to get off at the end of the trip. He says goodbye to the clients and then leaves to take the boat for routine maintenance. What else should the guide have done to complete the clients’ departures properly?

Assisted clients to get to their next activities before moving the boat.

Reminded clients about customs regarding gratuities for guides.

Ensured that all clients had paid in full before disembarking.

Conducted an informal debriefing session with the clients before leaving.

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Which of the following qualifications is a prerequisite for becoming a Certified Freshwater Angling Guide only if the person was born after 1983?

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System certification.

Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

First aid certification.

Evidence of safe food handling training.

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What type of local information does a Freshwater Angling Guide need to plan a safe trip?

Fishing regulations.

Species feeding habits.

Folklore.

Weather patterns.

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What is the best way for a Freshwater Angling Guide to become familiar with fishing regulations that apply to species in the area?

Talk with other angling guides in the area.

Access the local World Wildlife Federation office.

Contact the Fish and Wildlife department.

Read field guides about local species.

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Which of the following is required training for a certified Freshwater Angling Guide?

Map and compass use.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Small engine repair and maintenance.

Safe food handling.

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An outfitter informs a Freshwater Angling Guide that a client on the next trip has a heart condition. What should the guide do as part of pre-trip planning to address this issue?

Contact local emergency authorities to inform them about potential problems.

Find out where the client stores the medications and how they are used.

Contact the client’s doctor for instructions.

Ask the client to sign a special waiver.

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Which of the following communication guidelines should be followed when giving instructions to clients?

Use clients’ names as often as possible.

Stay focused on clients when speaking.

Use only verbal instructions.

Provide all information at the same time.

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A Freshwater Angling Guide is taking clients on a multi-day trip. Which of the following topics must be discussed during his pre-trip meeting with his employer?

Angling regulations specific to a multi-day trip.

Process for handling gratuities throughout the trip.

Where natural food sources can be found along the route.

Times and methods for regular communication.

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Which of the following activities should be conducted when greeting clients as they first arrive at camp?

Examine the clients’ personal gear.

Cross-check names of clients with employer’s list.

Provide information about local regulations.

Discuss ages and medical conditions.

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What is one of the first activities a guide should do when planning to give instructions to ensure that they are clear for the clients?

Prioritize the information to be delivered.

Determine the clients’ skill levels.

Ask the outfitter for an instruction outline.

Determine individual needs of the clients.

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For which of the following actions should a Freshwater Angling Guide be responsible during a pre-trip meeting with an outfitter/employer?

Provide the trip schedule.

Provide required supplies.

Request information about clients.

Request support materials.

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Choose the jurisdictional legislation that applies to a Freshwater Angling Guide operating in a National Park.

Only federal legislation.

Only provincial legislation.

Both federal and provincial legislation.

Both local and provincial legislation.

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A Freshwater Angling Guide is guiding clients when he notices a boat with anglers who are not adhering to legislated angling restrictions in the area. What action should the guide take to address this issue?

Confront the anglers and force them to stop.

Ask his clients what they would prefer he do.

Contact the outfitter for guidance.

Take no action, as the individuals are not on his trip.

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A Freshwater Angling Guide has repeatedly asked her clients to stop fishing in a restricted area. They have ignored her warnings. What should she do now?

Confiscate the clients’ equipment.

Contact authorities for help.

Cancel the trip.

Administer a fine.

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Choose the scenario that best represents tourism having a benefit on the local community.

The average property values increase.

The local roadways are maintained and improved.

The population of the community remains unchanged.

The demand for skilled labour increases.

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How can a guide get an understanding of his clients’ needs, expectations and skill levels to better meet their needs on a trip? By:

Using good listening skills.

Accurately reading body language.

Making eye contact.

Interpreting clients’ gestures.

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How can a Freshwater Angling Guide help clients, who do not speak English, learn the technique of casting from a boat?

Speak loudly and slowly.

Make direct eye contact with them.

Provide a demonstration and use gestures.

Ask another client to show them the technique.

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What is one reason for maintaining good client relations?

Reduces potential for accidents and injuries.

Fosters community spirit in the area.

Increases positive experiences for local residents.

Contributes to increased business.

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What does the freshwater angling industry promote that is important to environmental preservation?

Co-operation between outdoor resource users.

Wilderness management and conservation.

Synergies among local communities.

Environmental training programs.

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Which of the following situations could be a potential source of stress for clients on a trip?

Presence of other resource users.

Catch and release procedures.

No-trace land use requirements.

Extreme changes in weather.

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Tact and discretion are good qualities for a Freshwater Angling Guide to exhibit in which one of the following guiding situations?

Interacting with other anglers.

Announcing catch totals to the camp.

Handling emergencies during a trip.

Promoting an outfitter’s business.

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Which of the following examples is a form of non-verbal communication?

Speaking clearly and naturally.

Adjusting vocabulary to suit the audience.

Maintaining a comfortable distance from the listener.

Avoiding use of slang or jargon.

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What should a Freshwater Angling Guide check on a communication device before using it?

That it has been checked by an outfitter.

That it is the most appropriate one for the trip.

Its difficulty of use in case of emergency.

Its compatibilities and limitations.

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Why should metal, not plastic, funnels be used when refueling?

Avoids unnecessary fuel spills.

Avoids potential explosions.

Ensures proper ventilation.

Ensures safe fuel filtering.

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Which of the following activities should be the first step a guide should take when handling a natural or accidental death of a client during a trip?

Record the details of the death.

Collect the client’s belongings

Secure and dignify the body.

Contact emergency services.

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Where is the best place to locate a radio or emergency locator transmitter when signaling for help?

Under a tree.

On a reflective surface.

Near a water source.

As close to shelter as possible.

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Which of the following help signals is most effective during daylight hours?

Flashlight.

Strobe light.

Smoke signals.

Sound.

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Which of the following help signals would be most effective during the night?

Smoke signals.

Light inside a tent shelter.

Strips of contrasting material on the ground.

Signaling mirror.

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For at least how many minutes should water be boiled to ensure that it is purified?

One.

Three.

Five.

Ten.

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What is the first thing that should be considered when setting up an emergency shelter?

Type of shelter to be built.

Timeframe shelter will be needed.

Profile of clients on trip.

Forecasted weather.

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