This is a three day Accredited course which includes examination at the end.
It covers the identification of the freshwater macroinvertebrate families used for biotic assessment (BMWP, RICT, WHPT etc.). It is aimed at professionals with experience of identification, who wish to consolidate their knowledge.
At the end of the course, participants will be examined on their identification skills and, if the required standard is attained, a certificate of competence in family- level invertebrate identification will be awarded.
This course is part of a series of FBA accredited invertebrate identification courses; future courses will allow participants to demonstrate their skills in taking individual groups of invertebrates to species level.
Tutors
John Davy-Bowker is a knowledgeable freshwater biologist with considerable research and teaching experience. Melanie Fletcher and Simon Pawley are FBA staff who have taught on a range of FBA invertebrate identification courses.
Simon and Melanie are authors of the FBA publication SP67 Guide to British Freshwater Macroinvertebrates for Biotic Assessment, a copy of which is included in the course fee for each participant.
Cost
£600
early bird rate £585
FBA member £575
Programme
The course programme can be found on the FBA website