*New Zealand Experienced Passive Acoustic Monitoring Assessment (PAM)* *New Zealand Passive Acoustic Monitoring Training (PAM)*
Seiche Training is pleased to announce two new training courses for 2016 approved by the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC). *New Zealand Experienced PAM Assessment * *25, 26 and 27 April 2016* *Devon, UK* This three day assessment will result in candidates gaining DOC approved accreditation as an experienced PAM Operator. After successfully completing the seven modules, and after DOC approval, you will be recognised by the New Zealand government as an Experienced PAM Operator (or a Trained PAM Operator for those with less than 12 weeks’ experience in NZ waters). You will need a minimum of 12 weeks’ experience offshore as a PAM Operator to enrol on this course. Offshore experience can be from any location, however, those with less than 12 weeks’ experience in New Zealand waters will achieve a ‘trained’ status that can be upgrade to an ‘experienced’ status upon completion of 12 weeks as a PAM operator in New Zealand waters. *New Zealand PAM Training* This course will result in candidates gaining DOC approved accreditation as a PAM Operator. It is suitable for candidates working within the industry wanting to expand their skillset as well as those new to PAM. The New Zealand Department of Conservation requires that those working as PAM Operators in New Zealand complete approved training and assessment. The course covers eleven modules and is consistent with the standards set out in the 2013 Code of Conduct for minimising acoustic disturbance to marine mammals from seismic survey operations. Please contact train...@seiche.com for more information, modules, costs, new dates and an application form for these courses. *Seiche Training provides world-class marine courses and professional training for individuals, companies and schools in the UK and around the globe. **Bespoke courses and in-house company training on all topics relating to Passive Acoustic Monitoring, Marine Mammal Monitoring and Underwater Acoustics can also be provided.* www.seichetraining.com
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