Description

This course covers how the regional waters are regulated. It will go through legislation and how it has evolved through time and how it actually works.

In addition, there will be a focus on particular regional legal issues such as species of concern for specific areas and environmental protection.

The course will cover all aspects of the EPBC Act Policy Statement 2.1- interaction between offshore seismic exploration and whales. The collection of data and how to input into the Cetacean Sighting Application is covered in full detail.

What will I learn?

The basics of how Australian waters are governed
The fundamentals of maritime jurisdiction
Why do we need regulations
The international mechanisms to protect marine mammals around the globe
The structures dealing with the protection of the marine environment
How you collect data and input data into the CSA
How permits can be very specific for a region
How the law differs slightly in states

This course requires approximately 2 – 4 hours of study per day, but can vary depending on the student. This includes watching videos, and taking quizzes and assessments. The total video time for this course is approximately hours minutes.

If you pass this course you’ll receive a Certificate of Achievement, enabling you to work effectively as a Marine Mammal Observer in Australian waters.

The certificate will be issued at completion of the course.

Where could this lead me?

If you’re wondering what your future could look like in this area, here are some potential careers you could head towards.

Offshore MMO
Fisheries MMO
Onshore MMO
Marine Parks Ranger
Research

Ongoing skills for your resume are always at the forefront, every potential employer is looking to see how devoted you are to your work and keeping on top of your skill set.

There is always a facilitator available to assist with any areas you are having difficulties with.

The certificate will be issued at completion of the course so please ensure you have completed ALL your personal details in full and correctly, you must upload a passport sized photo that will be used on you ID card.

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We would like to remind you that all quizzes within our training program are automatically graded by the system. This ensures consistency and fairness for all students. Our training courses are held to a 100% accuracy requirement, meaning that full comprehension of the lesson material is expected before a quiz can be successfully completed. This standard exists to uphold the integrity of the qualification and to ensure all certified individuals are fully prepared for their responsibilities in the field.

To achieve this, it is essential that all lesson content and associated resources are read and understood before attempting the quiz. We have observed repeated attempts by some students without sufficient review of the materials, which can hinder meaningful learning outcomes.

Please also be advised of the following important system rules:

Each quiz attempt overwrites your previous attempt. For this reason, we are only able to review your most recent submission.
If a student attempts a quiz five times without success, the system will automatically flag this activity for review by course moderators and facilitators.
At that point, we may need to regress your course progress to earlier sections to ensure the material is properly understood before continuing.

Additionally, we are unable to provide the correct answers to quiz questions. Doing so would compromise the purpose of the assessment and the professional standards our certification represents.

If you believe you have encountered a technical error, please include specific details such as the question number, your chosen answer, and a description of the issue, and we will be happy to investigate.

We encourage you to take the time to thoroughly revisit the lesson content before attempting the quiz again. This approach will better support your success in the course and your professional development overall.