“It is the theory that decides what we can observer.” — Albert Einstein

Overview

Marine Mammal Observer Training Course

The Marine Mammal Observer training course will consist of three full days in total.

  • Day 1 - Theory
  • Day 2 - Theory
  • Day 3 - Practical Assessment at Sea

About The Training Course

The first two days of the course will provide you with the knowledge to work as an MMO and the last day is a practical assessment out at sea allowing you to put all the theory you have been taught into practice.

Throughout the theory you will receive continuous assessment on each unit in order to make sure you have retained the information being taught correctly. This allows our staff to identify areas that need attention making sure you are fully equipped in order to perform your role.

 

Daily Breakdown

  • Day One will be all the theory behind MMO knowledge base, it will cover all the background knowledge you will be required to know and understand to make you a reliable and competent Marine Mammal Observer.
  • Day Two will be identifying marine mammals from pictures, videos and putting all of the learning of day one into practice before the final practical unit.
  • Day Three will be putting everything you have learnt into practice at sea, with a simulation of working on a seismic vessel, of which you will be an MMO. This unit of the course is a full on role play by students and staff to assess how they cope under a number of different situations.
Please remember this is an intensive course with 3 full days of study.

Grading

All assessments and quiz papers along with the practical at sea will be marked and count towards your final grade. Your final grade will be awarded once you have completed all three days of the training course.

The following grades are available:

  • Pass (50% - 70%)
  • Credit (71% - 90%)
  • Distinction (91% - 100%)

 

Certificate

All students that successfully complete the marine mammal observer training course will receive a certificate with their grading as mentioned above after completing a feedback form.

Please note that this certificate entitles the bearer to work only as an MMO and does not qualify you as a certified MMO trainer. If you are interested in becoming an MMO trainer then please contact us.

 

How to Register

You can attend a course near you by clicking on the Register button at the top of the page. When you register you will be asked to fill out a short form and once completed an email will be sent to you with important information about the course.

You will then receive an invoice from our PayPal system for the total amount payable. Please note that your place is only reserved and is not confirmed until payment is received in full and that the day you make payment can effect the amount you pay. For me details on our prices please click on the prices link in the main menu.

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