Drag and Drop Website BuilderThis Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training course introduces the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) guidelines for geophysical surveys, piling, explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance operations. It equips MMOs with all the necessary knowledge to fulfill their role effectively, including the implementation of the JNCC guidelines, reporting requirements and identification of marine mammals. Running for more than twenty five years, the course is continually updated to reflect current knowledge and practice. It has been reviewed and accepted by JNCC. The JNCC MMO course is a requirement for anyone working as an MMO in UK waters.
The course is delivered remotely by Zoom over 1.5 days. Groups may also arrange an in-person classroom course. A distance learning version of the course is also available for those who prefer to work through the content at their own pace.
Bookings for the next course - remote delivery by Zoom
JNCC MMO course content
Who is the course for?
Course schedule
Times:
9:00am-5:00pm day 1
9:00am-1:00pm day 2
Online assessment at delegate's convenience
(All times UK time - BST)
Delivery:
Zoom
Live Zoom sessions comprise a mixture of lectures and exercises. A final multiple-choice assessment is done online afterwards at each delegate's convenience. You will receive a comprehensive resource pack and individual written feedback on exercises and the assessment. Spaces are limited to maximise opportunity for questions and involvement in exercises.
You will need:
A laptop/ PC (a phone screen is too small) with a good, reliable internet connection. You will also need Microsoft Word and/or Excel.
Cost:
£150 (discounts for students/recent graduates, groups, or combined MMO and PSO courses)
To book a place please return the registration form to info@carolynbarton.co.uk .
The JNCC-recognised MMO course is a requirement for all Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) operators in UK waters (PAM operators also need to have some form of PAM training), although anyone with an interest in the JNCC guidelines can do the course. There are no prerequisites for attending the course, but delegates with some prior marine mammal/biological experience or other environmental/scientific/seagoing experience are most likely to be successful in obtaining work as an MMO. Delegates with enthusiasm but without a relevant background who wish to work as MMOs should seek to gain some experience after the course; there are many marine mammal projects that welcome volunteers. Managers in the offshore industries may benefit from attending the course to learn about the mitigation requirements that may apply to their projects.
The course is presented in English, so delegates should have sufficient understanding of the English language to follow the presentation and complete the practice examples.
Please note that to work as an MMO offshore you will need appropriate offshore survival and medical fitness certificates. See Links for further information on centres that provide these.
Remote delivery:
Courses delivered remotely by Zoom are scheduled approximately once a month. Please contact us if you want to be included on a mailing list to be informed of dates of future courses.
Private group courses:
Groups (minimum 3 people) can arrange a private course with remote delivery on dates to suit them. Alternatively, classroom courses for groups can be held at a venue of your choice. Please contact us for group rates and to arrange suitable dates.
Online e-learning course:
This is available at any time - see JNCC MMO e-learning for more information.
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