The Spider & Scorpion Practical Training focuses upon the 2 major groups of arachnids and offers career driven individuals practical training in the area of operation. Participants receive a field book that contains information about spiders and scorpions, as well as multiple choice questions and practical activities. Depending on duration of training and location constraints, the Spider & Scorpion Practical Course includes the following:
Suitable for participates where English is not their first language. Certificates are issued to all participants. This training compliments the Essential Scorpion sting First Response Course.
The Spider & Scorp[ion Field Book is written in easy to understanding English. The training is ideal for individuals where English is not their first language.
Spider & Scorpion Field Book
This field book is designed to give structure and direction to the Spider & Scorpion Practical training. Focused upon spiders & scorpions, this field book contains over 100 pages of spider & scorpion natural history information including functional anatomy, lifecycles. identification, distributions and shelters, anatomy, behaviour, field work activities, presentations and more.
The main focus is to give the participants a solid practical understanding of spiders and scorpion in the area of operation. This understanding allows the participants to include spiders and scorpions in the guest experience, as well as supports the Scorpion Sting First response Course and Distance Learning Course.
This training is relevant to all areas and species of scorpion within Southern Africa.
Yes, the field book contains practical spider and scorpion information as well as field activities.
To get the most out of the training, I would recommend 2 to 3 days. Additional course such as the Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course or Sustainability workshops can be included.
The minimum number of participants is ideally 4, with a maximum number constrained by vehicle capacity. In a big 5 area, the maximum group size would be 16.
I supply the Field Book, writing and drawing implements. I also supply pitfall traps and other item used during the training. We would require a vehicle for transport to various locations while in the field. If the participants have a UV torch they can bring it along.
No, there is no assessment however there are practical activities to complete.
Yes, a certificate is included with the field book. Certificate may be printed or in PDF depending on the circumstances of the course.
Yes, excluding the field book reduces the cost of training and makes training more informal. Staff are welcome to join in on the training when they have the time. In this case, certificate are not issued.
I have various presentations and professional development courses and workshops. Go to Professional Development. I also have presentations which offer an educational and entertaining addition. Go to Presentations.
Send me an email to info@JonathanLeeming.com with your requirements and I can send you some ideas and options.
Yes, I have Scorpions of Southern Africa which is a great book on scorpions, and a book on Essential Scorpion Sting First Response. I can also arrange for a similar Spider book.
Send me an email to info@JonathanLeeming.com with your requirements and I can send you some ideas and options.
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