C-class authority

This class of authority is issued to enable would-be banders to acquire appropriate training and experience by assisting A-class banders with approved projects.

C-class banders are required to always band under direct supervision of an A-class bander.
C-class banders may not hold any trapping methods endorsements.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be at least 14 years of age.
Applicants need not have had previous experience in handling and banding birds or bats
The application must be supported by a current A-class bander who shall be responsible for the training and conduct of the C-class Bander.

Projects:

C-class banders will assist A-class banders on approved projects. Bands and equipment will be provided by the A-class bander/project supervisor. Projects will not be approved for C-class banders, nor will they be issued with bands or equipment by ABBBS.

Duration:

C-class authorities are issued initially for one year. Upgrade or renewal at the end of one year is not automatic.

Permits:

C-class banders operating in the ACT, Tasmania and Western Australia are required to hold a State permit to trap, band and release birds or bats. In the other States/Territories, C-class banders are covered by the permit held by their A-class supervisor. In all cases, the State/Territory agencies are notified before issue of C-class authorities.

Endorsements:

C-class banders may not hold any trapping endorsements.