Advance Your Career with Ocean Science Consulting Limited's (OSC) Training Courses – upcoming course dates and more information below! Go to MMO & PAM Training Courses<https://www.osc.co.uk/training/> for more info and to sign up today - we have limited spaces available for our next course beginning 16 September, so sign up now to secure your place! 📅Next course dates – September 2025 SEPTEMBER Tuesday 16th – MMO Wednesday 17th (0.5 day) - PSO Wednesday 17th (0.5 day) – Friday 19th PAM ✨ What Will You Learn? 🐋 Species Identification: Master the art of identifying species by their unique traits and behaviours. 🎙️ Acoustic Theory: Understand how sound travels underwater and the basics of marine acoustics. 📡 PAM Systems: Set up, operate, and troubleshoot PAM equipment for optimal performance. 📜 Regulations & Guidelines: Gain in-depth knowledge of critical frameworks like the JNCC Guidelines and Marine Mammal Protection Act. 🔭 Observation Techniques: Hone your skills with professional tools like binoculars and rangefinders and learn precise reporting protocols. 🛡️ Mitigation Procedures: Protect marine mammals during activities like seismic surveys and construction with proven techniques like soft starts, shutdowns, and exclusion zones. 📊 Data Collection: Use tools and software to log sightings and create conservation-focused reports. 🚀 Why Choose OSC Training? Our courses are led by instructors with over 30 years of experience, including the authors of the industry-renowned MMO and PAM Handbook. You’ll gain unparalleled expertise and hands-on skills from professionals actively working on offshore projects worldwide. 🌟 Benefits of Training with OSC: Discounted Marine Binoculars and Tripod Mounts from Opticron. Small class sizes (maximum of 10 participants) for individualised attention. Reduced rate of £770 when you attend all three courses (MMO, PSO, and PAM). 📚 What We Offer: Comprehensive Courses: Learn how to work confidently and competently as an MMO, PAM Operator, or PSO. Global Certification: OSC offers New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC)-accredited training and is also approved to train Taiwanese Cetacean Observers (TCO). Responsive Tuition: Enjoy personal, one-on-one guidance from instructors throughout the course. Career-Boosting Credentials: Gain qualifications recognised across the globe, opening doors to incredible career opportunities in the marine science industry. Kickstart your marine conservation career by joining one of our world-class training sessions. Courses are available throughout the year, with our next sessions commencing at the beginning of 16 September, and running from OSC’s office in Dunbar, Scotland. Click here: MMO & PAM Training Courses<https://www.osc.co.uk/training/> to sign up, and for more information. Don’t miss this chance to gain hands-on expertise from industry leaders and take your career to the next level. OSC Admin Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) Spott Road, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1RR, Scotland, UK +44 (0)1368 865 722 W: www.osc.co.uk . MMO or PAM requirement? We wrote the Book. Now available on Amazon: www.marinemammalobserverhandbook.com
