SMART is an annual face to face course and remains the only way to initially obtain SMART certification. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
After this, graduates have the choice to attend another face to face course or revalidate by completing the online refresher training.
In this online course, you will be reacquainted with critical information about marine mammals around New Zealand including:
- How to recognise different marine mammal behaviours and what this means for viewing
- The legislation put in place to protect them by governing our interactions
- How to minimize disturbance to marine mammals
Assessment
You will be assessed by:
- activities throughout the course,
- a scenario-based assessment within the second module, and
- a final evaluation at the end.
You need to complete all modules to revalidate your certification.
Modules
Training links will open in a new window. After completing the each module or section, close the window and return to this page to complete the second.
Complete both of the modules below to revalidate your certificate:
1. Our Marine Mammals
In this module we will take a look at:
- New Zealand's marine mammal species and their unique behaviours
- Our impacts on marine mammals and how you can help reduce these
- The legislation protecting marine mammals and what that means for you
- Putting the regulations into practice
2. Good boating practices in action - Marine Mammal Tour
In this module we will follow Dave, a skipper and tour guide, on his journey as he delivers his wildlife tour. Along the way, we will put some of what we have learnt into action.
Contact
If you need advice or support with the SMART recertification training, contact ahealey@doc.govt.nz.