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Overview
Oiled wildlife response training is offered to various levels, from on-the-ground responders to response managers.
We teach the technical skills required to undertake operational tasks in search and collection of oil-affected wildlife; cleaning and rehabilitation of oiled animals; and development of oiled wildlife facilities.
About the course
Participants in this Foundations of Oiled Wildlife Response course at Massey University will be introduced to key concepts over eight modules including petroleum and its effects, historical spills, oil spill and oiled wildlife response, and the importance of health and safety.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Topic 1 – Components, risks, and hazards of petroleum
- Topic 2 – History of oil spills from around the world
- Topic 3 – Effects of petroleum when spilled
- Topic 4 – Preparation for oil spills (preparedness)
- Topic 5 – The oil spill response
- Topic 6 – The oiled wildlife response
- Topic 7 – You as a responder
- Topic 8 – Health and safety
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- The course is open all year.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Emergency & Disaster Management Ecology Environmental SciencesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Both courses are open to anyone interested anywhere in the world, however to enrol in the Level 2 Rehabilitation and Facilities course you must have completed the Level 1 Foundations course.
- The course is presented in English. Basic computer skills to be able to follow the online instructions – clicking chapters, next buttons etc are all that is needed.
Tuition Fee
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International
150 NZD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 150 NZD for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
150 NZD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 150 NZD for the full programme during 1 days.
Funding
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