Below is an outline of the course timetable. The Marine Mammal Observer/Marine Fauna Observer training course is designed to fully equip all students with the knowledge required to carry out their job efficiently and effectively, ensuring you are prepared before you start any job.

• MMO1

  Welcome, introduction & course aims, fire drill etc

• MMO2

  Interaction history of sound and effects on marine mammals

• MMO3

  Introduction to law & guidelines & legal role of an MMO worldwide A unit

• MMO3

  Introduction to law & guidelines & legal role of an MMO worldwide B & C units – this covers, World, GoM, NZ specific guidelines

• MMO4

  Introduction to marine mammals & physiology

• MMO5

  Marine mammal behaviours – introduction

• MMO6

  Monitoring methods & Techniques

• MMO7

  Homework assignment Question Time for the day

• MMO8

  Homework assignment results – discussion

• MMO9

  Introduction to species’ identification

• MMO10

  Observation and data control reporting systems

• MMO11

  Animal ID quiz and data collection

• MMO12

  Video test (mock practical) – data collection and assessment

• MMO13

  Work and interaction offshore – the practicalities

• MMO14

  BOSEIT, MIST & offshore requirements

• 1MMO15

  Risk Assessment: travel to vessel: safety briefing

• MMO16

  Induction on vessel and vessel/marine mammal terminology

• MMO17

  Data collection induction for JNCC/CSA/DoC

• MMO18

  Final practical assessment