Alligator Control Agent Workshop

Prior to registering for this course, all interested parties must download and read the Alligator Control Agent (ACA) Information Packet in order to fully understand the program application process and ACA requirements. Applicants must acknowledge to NCWRC that they have read through all of the program documents by signing page 1 of the Application for Participation in the Alligator Control Agent Program (ACA Packet Page 13) and submitting it to alligators@ncwildlife.org. 

Please note that registration for this course is limited to individuals with a current Wildlife Control Agent (WCA) license issued by NCWRC. 

This classroom-based training course is Part 1 of a 2-part training course required for licensed WCAs to receive Alligator Control Agent (ACA) Program certification. The course will provide attendees with the rules and regulations that govern the ACA Program, nuisance alligator response processes, techniques for safe and humane handling of alligators, data collection and reporting requirements, and additional information useful for ACAs. Part 2 of the required training is field-based and will not be scheduled until the applicant has passed a closed book written examination administered by NCWRC staff at the end of the classroom-based training day. Program applicants are also required to pass an equipment inspection by NCWRC staff and obtain an Endangered Species permit from NCWRC prior to issuance of the ACA certification. Applicants may not operate in ACA capacity until they have:

  • Completed Part 1 (classroom-based) of the training
  • Received a passing score of at least 80% on the written examination
  • Completed Part 2 (field-based) of the training
  • Passed an equipment inspection by NCWRC staff
  • Applied for and received an Endangered Species permit from NCWRC

Alligator Control Agents must apply annually to renew their WCA license, ACA certification, and Endangered Species permit to continue operating as an ACA.  The demand for the Alligator Control Agent Course is high. The course is filled on a first-come first-serve basis.

Send any questions regarding the Alligator Control Agent Program to alligators@ncwildlife.org or call : 919-614-6890.

Courses are offered every other year. The next ACA course will be held in Spring 2025.

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The Spring 2023 Alligator Control Agent course was held at the Brunswick Community College’s Leland Center in Leland, NC. Directions and information about the Leland Center.  The ACA course was subject to change to a virtual course via Zoom at any time. Lodging was not included in the registration fee.

Courses are offered every other year. The next ACA course will be held in Spring 2025.

2023 Information:

  • Course Registration Deadline: March 2, 2023
  • Course Date: March 8, 2023 .
  • Location: this course was in-person at Brunswick Community College in Leland
  • Cost: $100

Courses are offered every other year. The next ACA course will be held in Spring 2025 with a cost of $100.

Please note that registration for this course is limited to individuals with a current Wildlife Control Agent (WCA) license issued by NCWRC. 

You must first acknowledge to NCWRC that you have read through and fully understand all of the program documents in the ACA Information Packet by signing page 1 of the Application for Participation in the Alligator Control Agent Program (ACA Packet Page 13) and sending it to NCRWC via email to alligators@ncwildlife.org. Then, complete the online registration to secure your place in the course, pay the registration fee, and print out all documents (confirmation letter and payment receipt). Registration and payment must be received by the Course Registration Deadline. The registration fee for the course includes the classroom course materials, test, facility, lunch, and refreshment breaks. The ACA certification is not included with the registration fee. 

  • The course will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. All attendees should be on-site no later than 8:50 a.m. The actual check-in process may take some time due to the issuance of course materials. 
  • Once you have taken the examination you will no longer be required to remain on-site.
  • No money will be accepted on the day of the course.
  • Reminder: All registration fees are nonrefundable.
  • There will be no additional registrants allowed into the class after the Course Registration Deadline for the course selected.
  • The ACA course is subject to change to a virtual course via Zoom at any time.
  • The ACA Certification fee of $25 is not included with the registration fee. Lodging is also not included.
  • The demand for the Alligator Control Agent Course is high. The course is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please check back for future ACA continuing education opportunities to be posted here in Summer 2024...