Each year we organise a number of open access courses and events, as well as our Bat Skills Development Programme (including Bat Licence Training). The bat courses and events we are currently offering are shown below. If you are looking for something else then we can deliver bespoke bat training events for yourself and your team. Please do not be put off if you don’t see what you want below, as the bulk of our bat training delivery is of a bespoke nature, and hence is not advertised. Visit our ‘What We Do‘ page to find out more, or contact us by email or phone to discuss your requirements. To enquire about 2018 booking or to arrange a B2B or 121 session contact us by email or phone.
Course Title: Bat Survey Methods for Ecologists Date: 18th-20th Apr 2018
Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland Cost: £145.00 + VAT
Aimed At: Ecologists wishing to up-skill or refresh, new entrants to ecological consultancy sector and those seeking employment
Experience Required: Attendees do not need any previous knowledge
Course Overview: The course will offer a range of key learning opportunities for delegates wishing to gain a greater understanding about applying the most regularly encountered survey methods, as outlined in the Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists – Good Practice Guidelines. During the event we will discuss these methods in detail and provide practical field sessions enabling you to practice the techniques described.
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Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland Cost: £145.00 + VAT
Aimed At: Ecologists wishing to up-skill or refresh, new entrants to ecological consultancy sector and those seeking employment
Experience Required: Attendees do not need any previous knowledge
Course Overview: The course will offer a range of key learning opportunities for delegates wishing to gain a greater understanding about applying the most regularly encountered survey methods, as outlined in the Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists – Good Practice Guidelines. During the event we will discuss these methods in detail and provide practical field sessions enabling you to practice the techniques described.
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Conference Title: The Social Calls of Bats Conference Date: 26th to 27th April 2018
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Cost: £165.00 + VAT
Aimed At: Bat Workers, Researchers, Conservationists & Ecological Consultants interested in finding out more about the social calls of bats, and their importance relating to the identification of species & the interpretation of bat behaviour.
Experience Required: Attendees do not need any previous knowledge
Conference Overview: A two day conference which will include presentations from numerous guests, as well as workshops (each delegate can attend two workshops). The event is being facilitated by the authors of Social Calls of the Bats of Britain & Ireland. During the event there will be a number of trade stands present, as well as ample opportunities for networking. Refreshments & a buffet lunch is included within the price.
Book your place here or contact neil.middleton@batability.co.uk for more details.
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Cost: £165.00 + VAT
Aimed At: Bat Workers, Researchers, Conservationists & Ecological Consultants interested in finding out more about the social calls of bats, and their importance relating to the identification of species & the interpretation of bat behaviour.
Experience Required: Attendees do not need any previous knowledge
Conference Overview: A two day conference which will include presentations from numerous guests, as well as workshops (each delegate can attend two workshops). The event is being facilitated by the authors of Social Calls of the Bats of Britain & Ireland. During the event there will be a number of trade stands present, as well as ample opportunities for networking. Refreshments & a buffet lunch is included within the price.
Book your place here or contact neil.middleton@batability.co.uk for more details.
Course Title: BatExplorer Software Date: 2018 dates tba
Location: Various Locations tba Cost: £tba + VAT
Aimed At: Bat workers, ecologists, students, researchers, conservationists
Experience Required: Some experience having used bat sound analysis software, or indeed BatExplorer, would be useful, as the course will quickly move from a general overview of the software through to more advanced use.
Course Overview: A one day course covering all you need to know, from creating projects through to call analysis, species tags, creating filters, batch assignment of species, exporting data to MS Excel & creating report ready tables, charts etc. The use of the AutoID features within the software will also be covered.
Location: Various Locations tba Cost: £tba + VAT
Aimed At: Bat workers, ecologists, students, researchers, conservationists
Experience Required: Some experience having used bat sound analysis software, or indeed BatExplorer, would be useful, as the course will quickly move from a general overview of the software through to more advanced use.
Course Overview: A one day course covering all you need to know, from creating projects through to call analysis, species tags, creating filters, batch assignment of species, exporting data to MS Excel & creating report ready tables, charts etc. The use of the AutoID features within the software will also be covered.
Course Title: Bat Licensing, Mitigation & Compensation Date: Autumn 2018 dates tba
Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland Cost: £tba + VAT
Aimed At: Bat ecologists, ecological consultants, licenced bat workers
Experience Required: Attendees should have a good foundation of knowledge about bats and the potential for encountering them during development surveys.
Course Overview: Having discovered a bat roost that is potentially going to be impacted upon as a result of development, disturbance or destruction, it is important that the licence application process is handled professionally and thoroughly, and that the associated Species Protection Plan (including mitigation and compensation) is well thought out and robust. This event will discuss and develop approaches and methods that can be adopted when dealing with such matters, thus increasing your confidence and competence in this area.
Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland Cost: £tba + VAT
Aimed At: Bat ecologists, ecological consultants, licenced bat workers
Experience Required: Attendees should have a good foundation of knowledge about bats and the potential for encountering them during development surveys.
Course Overview: Having discovered a bat roost that is potentially going to be impacted upon as a result of development, disturbance or destruction, it is important that the licence application process is handled professionally and thoroughly, and that the associated Species Protection Plan (including mitigation and compensation) is well thought out and robust. This event will discuss and develop approaches and methods that can be adopted when dealing with such matters, thus increasing your confidence and competence in this area.
Course Title: Bat Skills Development Programme Date: Jan 2019 to Jun 2020
Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland Cost: £Upon Enquiry + VAT
Aimed At: Bat workers, ecologists, researchers, conservationists, graduates
Experience Required: At least 50 hours of practical bat-related experience, along with a satisfactory application allowing you to be considered for the following years intake.
Course Overview: Extensive 18 month programme of bat related skills training, including Bat Licence Training. 10 modules are covered, these being delivered during classroom and practical field excursion sessions. Areas covered include, but not limited to, Bat Ecology; Bat Identification; Catching & Handling Skills; Survey Methods & BCT Guidelines; Bat Echolocation & Bat Detectors; Mitigation & Compensation Strategies; Hibernation; Analysis, Interpretation & Reporting Skills. Go to our What We Do page for more information.
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Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland Cost: £Upon Enquiry + VAT
Aimed At: Bat workers, ecologists, researchers, conservationists, graduates
Experience Required: At least 50 hours of practical bat-related experience, along with a satisfactory application allowing you to be considered for the following years intake.
Course Overview: Extensive 18 month programme of bat related skills training, including Bat Licence Training. 10 modules are covered, these being delivered during classroom and practical field excursion sessions. Areas covered include, but not limited to, Bat Ecology; Bat Identification; Catching & Handling Skills; Survey Methods & BCT Guidelines; Bat Echolocation & Bat Detectors; Mitigation & Compensation Strategies; Hibernation; Analysis, Interpretation & Reporting Skills. Go to our What We Do page for more information.
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