{"id":6149,"date":"2018-04-18T13:58:48","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T03:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajwcef.org\/?p=6149"},"modified":"2018-06-11T15:52:21","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T05:52:21","slug":"2018-3-marine-life-training-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajwcef.org\/en\/2018\/04\/18\/2018-3-marine-life-training-application\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010Application closed\u30112018 3rd Australian Marine Life Conservation Training Course (Introductory)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Application\u00a0for\u00a0marine life course is\u00a0closed. Thank you!<\/span><\/p>\n

2018\u00a03rd Australian Wildlife Conservation Training Course (Introductory)<\/strong><\/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\u00a0are treated as members for the purpose of training course applications. When applying, please ensure that you read the Training Course Overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When<\/strong>
\n19 August (Sun.) \uff0d 26 August (Sun.), 2018 (8 days)
\n<\/strong>
\nParticipants are to meet at 8 a.m. on 19 August at the arrival lobby of the Gold Coast Airport, Coolangatta, for transfer to accommodation.
\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.
\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>
\nHigh school students (over 15 years old), technical college students, university students or the general public who have limited knowledge about or experience with marine life and marine environment; people who would like to learn more about marine life.<\/p>\n

Number of Participants<\/strong>
\nAvailable places: 12 (Minimum 8 participants)
\n\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.)<\/p>\n

Application Period\u00a0<\/strong>
\n16 April 2018-\u00a031 May 2018
\nApplications will close when maximum participant numbers are reached.<\/p>\n

Facilities for Practical Training<\/strong>
\n1. University of Queensland Moreton Bay Research Station
\n(http:\/\/www.uq.edu.au\/moreton-bay-research-station\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Course Contents<\/strong>
\n\uff11.Turtles of Moreton Bay
\n\uff12. Dolphins and whales, and dugong biology
\n\uff13. Manta Ray Ecology and biology
\n\uff14. Management of marine parks
\n\uff15.Intertidal shore biology and ecology
\n*Course contents may be changed in the event of unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n

Practical Training<\/strong>
\n\uff11. Catching fish with seine nets
\n\uff12. Mangroves
\n\uff13. Low energy rocky shore
\n\uff14. Impact of marine rubbish
\n\uff15. Gorge walk – marine mammal activity (manta rays, turtles, whales etc,)
\n\uff16. High energy rocky shore
\n\uff17. Sandy mudflat
\n\uff18. Dugong habitat survey activities and observation of marine ecosystem around Moreton Bay from\u00a0MBRS’ ships (including dolphin and turtle spotting)
\n\uff19. Plankton identification
\n10. Seagrass eco-system
\n*Practical training may be changed in the event of unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n

Course Schedule (provisional)<\/strong>
\n\u2022 2018 3rd Marine life Training Course Introductory Timetable.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\u00a0way 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\u00a0be at the Gold Coast on the morning of 19 August participants will need to book flights that depart no later than the evening of 18 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 4 people). The welcome meal, the farewell dinner and all the meals on Stradbroke Island are included. However, all other meals will be at the student\u2019s own expense.<\/p>\n

Moreton Bay Research Station: (http:\/\/www.uq.edu.au\/moreton-bay-research-station\/accommodation<\/a>)
\nNovotel Surfers Paradise:(http:\/\/www.novotel.com\/gb\/hotel-A7P0-novotel-surfers-paradise\/index.shtml<\/a>)
\n* Accommodation may be changed in the event of unforeseen 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$3,362
\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), welcome brunch, farewell dinner and meals at Moreton Bay Research Station. 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 applicants 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 into the account below within 10 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
\nE-mail training@ajwcef.org
\nPostal address PO Box 1362, Kenmore, Queensland, 4069 Australia
\nPhone +61 7 3195-4749
\nFax +61 7 3374-3531<\/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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