Introduction

This course leads to certified wild life hazard specialist level one. It provides delegates with a comprehensive overview of the key principles that should be applied in order to practice effective bird and wildlife hazard management and control. The course will provide essential information about the latest technology and equipment, methods and techniques, as well as guidance and measures that should be adopted as part of an aerodrome’s Safety Management System.

The course covers all facets of bird and wildlife hazard control and management including: advice from an industry best practice perspective, how to minimize bird hazard attractants, identifying trends and patterns and record keeping for risk management purposes. Our trainer satisfies the instructor recommendations as mentioned in ICAO Doc. 9137 - Airport Services Manual, Part 3, paragraph 4.9.3. 

Course Content

• Ecology and Biology
• Detection and Monitoring
• Dispersion, protection and prevention
• Aerodrome operations and oversight
• Aircraft operations and oversight
• Regulations and oversight
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Examination for certified wild life hazard specialist

Learning Objectives

The course is designed to assist delegates to understand all facets of bird and wildlife hazard control and management in an aerodrome environment to enable them to design and implement a suitable wildlife management programme drawing on industry best practice on how to minimize bird hazard attractants, identifying trends and patterns and record keeping for risk management purposes.

A voluntarily examination is offered. When successfully completed a JAATO certification of accomplishment is awarded.

Who should take this course

This course will be of great benefit to any aerodrome staff involved in any aspect of aerodrome bird and wildlife hazard management and control, including:

• NAA / CAA inspectors and staff
• Aerodrome operations operatives and management;
• Dedicated bird and/or wildlife control managers, co-ordinators and/or operatives;
• Aerodrome planning, maintenance or quality and environment staff; and
• ATC staff, including management.

Pre-requisites

No previous experience of airside operations or aerodrome bird/wildlife control is necessary, however an affinity with wild life hazard reduction is recommended.

Participants are kindly requested to bring a laptop to the course to access course material which will only be provided in electronic format.

Duration

3 Days