introductory
Seagrass training
OVERVIEW
The course is for people who have expressed an interest in seagrass ecosystems, but have not participated in a field exercise and are considering conducting monitoring in future.
Duration
1 day
Prerequisites
Participants must be 18 years and over.
Location
Training is delivered face-to-face at clients facility/location.
Cost
For detailed costing (quotation) and information, please contact Seagrass-Watch for further details.
Novice
course outline
Introductory courses are held in locations where seagrass monitoring does not currently occur.
The course is designed to provide information so that people can make an informed decision if this is something they would be prepared to continue with in future.
Informal presentations tailored to the audience and local area, followed by a brief field demonstration. Event will give participants some background knowledge and an idea of what the monitoring entails.
Participants will learn
- what is a seagrass
- why seagrass is important
- basic ID some seagrass species
- basic field demonstration
Practical activities are conducted in field
outcomes
Basic understanding of seagrass and monitoring.
There is no assessment and no certification.
NOVICE
INTRODUCTORY Training
OVERVIEW
Introductory courses are held in locations where seagrass monitoring does not currently occur.
The course is for people who have expressed an interest in seagrass ecosystems, but have not participated in a field exercise and are considering conducting monitoring in future.
The course is designed to provide information so that people can make an informed decision if this is something they would be prepared to continue with in future.
Duration
4-5 hours
Prerequisites
Location
Training is delivered face-to-face at clients facility/location.
Cost
For detailed costing (quotation) and information, please contact Seagrass-Watch for further details.
COURSE OUTLINE
Informal presentations tailored to the audience and local area, followed by a brief field demonstration. Event will give participants some background knowledge and an idea of what the monitoring entails.
Participants will learn
- what is a seagrass
- why seagrass is important
- how to ID some seagrass species
- basic field demonstration
Practical activities are conducted in field
OUTCOMES
Basic understanding of seagrass and monitoring.
There is no assessment and no certification.