Dear Marmamers,

 
The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is running 5-day intensive training courses to become a certified WCA Responsible Whale Watching Guide or Marine Educator. Certified guides enjoy links to volunteer guiding opportunities with WCA Partners worldwide. The dates are outlined below.
 
Dates:

Monday 13th August to Friday 17th August 2018 (Whale Watch Guide Course)

Monday 10th September to Friday 14th September (Marine Educators Course)

Location: WCA Headquarters, Brighton, UK

WCA’s Responsible Whale Watching Guide Course

Course modules will include:

* Cetacean research onboard whale watching platforms (including citizen science initiatives)

* Science interpretation and conservation messaging

* Communication and presentation skills training

* Responsible whale watching standards - understanding boat operators and destinations

Includes:

* WCA Responsible Whale Watcher course and certification

* Lectures and training from seasoned professionals

* Educational Activities 

* Guide training

* Practical activities

* Final presentation/assessment 

After successful completion of the course, participants will be placed on a database of qualified guides from where WCA Partners and affiliates will be able to select suitable candidates for internship and guiding opportunities. Any successful placement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the WCA Partner or affiliate.

WCA’s Marine Educators Course

Course modules will include:

*Responsible marine life watching standards

*Communication and presentation skills

*Citizen science initiatives

*Communication and presentation skills training

*Science interpretation and conservation messaging.

Includes:

*WCA Marine Educators course and certification

*Lectures and training from seasoned professionals

*Practical assessments and activities

Reserve your place

For more info go to:
 
http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/capacity-building/training-courses/

* Limited places available, so early application is strongly encouraged.