JNCC-recognised MMO course
BOEM-accepted PSO trainer
Carolyn Barton was the first approved MMO and PSO trainer. She delivers high quality training to equip MMOs and PSOs with the knowledge needed to perform the role effectively, drawing on extensive experience as a trainer, an MMO, mitigation analysis and involvement in the development of mitigation guidelines.
MMOs are engaged on activities such as geophysical surveys, pile-driving, explosives and UXO clearance operations to mitigate the potential impacts on marine mammals. The course teaches about the impacts of offshore activities on marine mammals, the mitigation requirements of the JNCC guidelines, and the role of the MMO in implementing them, including monitoring and identification, providing mitigation advice, data recording and reporting. This course is a requirement for all MMOs working in UK waters.
Delivery:
Classroom/remote delivery (1.5 days) or self-navigated online distance learning
Cost:
£150 (discounts available), includes comprehensive resources
More information:
JNCC MMO course classroom/remote delivery
JNCC MMO course online e-learning
In the US, Protected Species Observers (PSOs) monitor the presence of marine mammals and sea turtles and provide mitigation advice during geophysical surveys and other offshore activities, such as offshore wind energy developments. The course teaches about marine mammals and sea turtles, mitigation requirements for offshore activities and the role of the PSO in implementing them. This course is required for work as a PSO in the US Gulf of America (Gulf of Mexico) and US Atlantic. PSOs are required to be approved by NMFS; completion of PSO training is part of the approval process.
Delivery:
Self-navigated online distance learning
Cost:
£180 (discounts available), includes comprehensive resources
More information:
PSO course online e-learning
To book on a course please return the registration form to info@carolynbarton.co.uk
Discounts are available for students, recent graduates, multiple courses, groups and refresher training.
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Carolyn has successfully trained MMOs and PSOs over almost three decades. In addition to drawing on extensive experience as an MMO, Carolyn is the only trainer who has been involved in the development of the JNCC guidelines, has designed the JNCC recording forms and has regularly analysed MMO data to assess the effects of offshore activities on marine mammals and examine the operation of the guidelines. This breadth of experience enables the delivery of high quality training about mitigation and the role of the MMO/PSO. Regularly updated to reflect current practices, these courses present an affordable but high quality option for MMOs/PSOs.
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"Thorough enough to do the job while also delivering the 'why' behind."
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