{"id":1134,"date":"2016-04-29T17:02:41","date_gmt":"2016-04-29T07:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajwcef.org\/wordpress\/?p=1134"},"modified":"2016-10-05T11:43:26","modified_gmt":"2016-10-05T01:43:26","slug":"info-tre-intro-2016-4th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajwcef.org\/en\/2016\/04\/29\/info-tre-intro-2016-4th\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now!! 2016 4th Australian Wildlife Conservation Training Course (introductory)"},"content":{"rendered":"

2016 4th Australian Wildlife Conservation Training Course (introductory)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application closed<\/span><\/p>\n

Please apply using the application form below. Applications will close once maximum numbers have been reached. In principle, AJWCEF members will receive priority. Application for membership can be made at the same time as application for training courses. In this case, applicants being treated as members for the purpose of training course applications. When applying, please ensure that you read the Training Course Overview.<\/p>\n

When<\/strong><\/span>
\n 29 August (Mon.) \uff0d\u300011 September (Sun.) , 2016\u3000(14 days)<\/strong><\/span>
\nParticipants are to meet at 8 a.m. on 29 August at the arrival lobby of the Gold Coast Airport, Coolangatta, for transfer to accommodation.<\/p>\n

* The course starts and finishes on location at the Gold Coast, so participants are free to spend time there before or after the course as they choose.<\/p>\n

* If you require assistance with purchasing flights and arranging insurance, please contact the AJWCEF Head Office by email:training@ajwcef.org.<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/strong>
\nUniversity students or the general public who have llimited knowledge about or experience with wildlife; people who would like to learn more about Australian wildlife.<\/p>\n

Number of Participants<\/strong>
\n12\u3000\uff08AJWCEF members will be given priority. Application for membership can be made at the same time as training course applications, in which case priority will apply.)
\nApplications will close when maximum participant numbers are reached.<\/p>\n

Application Period<\/strong><\/span>
\n 15 April – 15 June 2016<\/strong><\/span>
\nApplications will close when maximum participant numbers are reached.<\/p>\n

Facilities for Practical Training<\/strong>
\n1. Moggill Koala Hospital (Queensland facility)
\n2. David Fleay Wildlife Park (Queensland facility)
\n3. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Wildlife Hospital (National Trust facility)
\n4. The University of Queensland
\nFacilities visited may change due to unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n

Course Content<\/strong>
\n1. Morphology (marsupials, monotremes)
\n2. Basic anatomy
\n3. Ecology
\n4. Basic animal husbandry
\n5. Basic reproduction
\n6. Management and breeding of endangered animals in captivity
\n7. Wildlife quarantine
\n8. Zoonoses
\n9. Effect of environment destruction on the ecosystem
\n10.Basic English conversation<\/p>\n

Practical Training<\/strong>
\n1. Australian wildlife conservation and protection (incl. endangered and rare marsupials and monotremes)
\n2. Husbandry of captive Australian wildlife (incl. endangered and rare marsupials and monotremes)
\n3. Basics of examination, hospitalization and rehabilitation of Australian wildlife
\n4. Basic autopsy of koalas and other Australian wildlife
\n5. Wildlife observation and survey
\n6. Wildlife spotting by kayaking<\/p>\n

Observational Visits<\/strong>
\n1. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Wildlife Hospital
\n2. Ipswich Koala Protection Society
\n3. University of Queensland<\/p>\n

Course Schedule (provisional)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 2016 4th Training Course IntroductoryTimetable.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Flight Reservations<\/strong>
\nBecause this tour commences with participants gathering at the Gold Coast Airport, participants will need to make their own flight arrangements. In general, the most convenient and cost-effective methods is to fly with Jetstar directly from Narita to the Gold Coast, or from Kansai Airport via Narita to the Gold Coast. Please note, however, that Jetstar does re-schedule flights from time to time. Furthermore, in order to gather at the Gold Coast on the morning of 29 August participants will need to book flights that depart no later than the evenning of 28 August.<\/p>\n

Information is available on Jetstar\u2019s home page (http:\/\/www.jetstar.com<\/a>) and bookings can be easily made in 10-15 minutes by following the instructions. Although you are not required to enter a passport number at this time, you will need to have a credit card ready to make the payment. If you require further assistance, please contact the AJWCEF Head Office by email: training@ajwcef.org. We are also able to recommend a reliable travel agent should you require help with flight and insurance arrangements (being a not-for-profit organisation, AJWCEF itself is not a travel agent). Please be aware, however, that booking through a travel agent will add to the cost of these elements.<\/p>\n

Accommodation & Meals<\/strong>
\nDepending on the ratio of male to female participants, accommodation may be twin share (2 people) or a suite room (up to 6 people). Apartments feature a spacious living area and a fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator, microwave oven, oven, crockery, etc.) so you can choose whether to self-cater for yourself or as a group, or dine out. Any groceries required for self-catering are not included in course fees, but based on the current cost of food in Australia $100-$150 should be sufficient for one person for 14 days. If required, an AJWCEF staff member will accompany participants to the nearby shopping centre.<\/p>\n

Isle of Palms Resort (http:\/\/www.isleofpalms.com.au)<\/a>
\nForest Lodge Apartments (http:\/\/forestlodge1.com.au)<\/a><\/p>\n

* Accommodation may be changed in the event of unforseen circumstances.<\/p>\n

Health & Vaccinations<\/strong>
\nPlease advise us of any health issues, allergies, etc., when applying to participate in the training course. Please also ensure that tetanus vaccinations are up to date (within the last ten years), or arrange vaccination no later than two weeks prior to commencement of the course.<\/p>\n

Insurance<\/strong>
\nParticipants must take out appropriate insurance (to cover illness, injury, hospitalization, loss, etc.) prior to commencement of the training course. The AJWCEF takes no responsibility for accidents or losses during free time or those caused by negligence of the person in question. Participants will be asked to provide copies of insurance documents at the commencement of the course.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/strong>
\nAUD$3,811.00<\/strong>
\nMembers receive priority and enjoy a $50 discount on course cost (application for membership can be made with course application, in which case, discount will apply). Cost includes seminar fees, practical training sessions, facility usage fees, accommodation costs, local transport costs (excluding free time), and welcome and farewell parties. Airfares, meals and money for free time are not included.
\n* Part of the proceeds of the training course will be donated to activities for the conservation of Australian wildlife.<\/p>\n

Applications<\/strong>
\nThose wishing to apply to participate should complete the application form and send by either email, fax or post to the following. Successful applications will be sent approval to participate and payment instructions by email. Persons without an email address will be notified by regular mail. Please contact us if you require clarification on any aspect of the training course. Please deposit the training course fee in the account below within seven days of receipt of the participation authorisation form,<\/p>\n

\u25cfTraining Course Application Form
\n\u30fbPDF<\/a>
\n\u30fbMicrosoft Office Word<\/a><\/p>\n

Send applications to:<\/strong>
\nAustralia-Japan Wildlife Conservation and Education Foundation Head Office
\nPostal address PO Box 1362, Kenmore, Queensland, 4069 Australia
\nPhone +61 7 3374-3909
\nFax +61 7 3374-3531
\nE-mail training@ajwcef.org<\/p>\n

Bank Details for Payments (in Australia)<\/strong>
\nBank\/branch: ANZ, Toowong (Qld)
\nAcc. name: Australia-Japan Wildlife Conservation and Education Foundation
\nAcc. number: 014-272 (branch no.) 5264-58032<\/p>\n

Cancellation Policy<\/strong>
\nCancellation after payment will incur the following penalties.
\n30 days to 7 days prior to commencement 30%
\n6 days or 1 day prior to commencement 60%
\nCommencement day or later 100%<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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