The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) and its associated partners are hosting two Practical PAM (Passive Acoustic Monitoring) courses in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Attendees will be taught how to use PAMGUARD effectively in the field by experienced PAM operators and developers through a series of classroom sessions and boat-based workshops onboard the HWDT research vessel Silurian http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/research-Silurian.asp The course should appeal to those looking for the practical experience necessary to become a PAM operator or those with a research interest in this field. Course content will include software and hardware troubleshooting, involving practical scenarios and discussions, and offline analysis of data collected. Two 3 day courses will be delivered between the 15th and 17th September 2012 and between the 30th September and 2nd October 2012. The cost of the course will be £295. To reserve a place, please email Gemma Cave at education@hwdt.org for further information and instructions.More information is also available at http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/stand_alone.asp?page=practical-pam.asp Course numbers are limited and will be issued on a first-come-first-served basis, so contact HWDT now to avoid disappointment.