Start Teaching Coral Conservation
The Field Training Instructor (FTI) program is introduced to replace the Ocean Quest Global – Coral Propagation Trainer. The main reason for this development is to allow Ocean Quest Global trainer to expand their capability beyond just propagating corals. In the old system, the coral propagation trainer is limited to the coral propagation course and workshops. It is a narrow corridor for personal development. The FIT program opened the perspective and allow for broader personal development of our trainers. The FTI training is a lifelong personal development and its expansion is infinite. The training seems complicated at the start but it is systematically dissected into stages and modules. When an individual enrolls in the FTI program they are required to finish the FTI foundation training. This is the training that is required for all FTIs to complete. Once the foundation training is complete, the FTI will be taught two of Ocean Quest Global’s fundamental skills development. These two skills are Coral Propagation and Coral Nursery Development and Management. The FTI may then decide their own expansion into the many skill development training.
Roles and Duties
Become Our Link With Your Local Community
Like all educators, the Ocean Quest Coral FTIs are our link to the community and our guardians of the marine environment. This is reflected in our Trainer’s Code of Ethics. Selected trainers shall be trained further to pursue higher levels that enable them to train other trainers. These qualities are the strength of all our trainers. Besides restoring coral reefs through education the role of Ocean Quest Trainers is learning and understanding the dynamics of local communities. This in turn will lead to solution finding for conservation. The Ocean Quest trainer represents Ocean Quest in our bid to save the coral reefs in a non-conflicting and fully organic approach. This means the trainer shall continually find ways that benefit the community from what they are doing.
Who can join?
The student enrolling in the Ocean Quest Global – FTI course must:
1. Be a certified dive professional with a minimum rating of Dive Master from one of the following Ocean Quest recognized certifying agencies:
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
- National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
- World Diving Federation (CMAS)
- Scuba School International (SSI)
- British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC)
Dive professionals from agencies other than the agencies listed above can apply by writing to Ocean Quest Global before they can enroll in the coral propagation trainer course. However, Ocean Quest Global also considers those highly experienced divers to qualify and enroll in the FTI training. This selection is based on the evaluation by the Ocean Quest Global team.
2. Have completed the Ocean Quest coral propagation course.
3. Completed and submit the medical assessment form provided by Ocean Quest Global
Course Duration
All candidates enrolled in the trainer course will receive a pre-study kit. They are required to study all the materials and answer all the quizzes. Therefore, it is best to enroll at least one week ahead of the trainer course. This allows enough time for the student to study.
Pre-Study
The course fee for Ocean Quest Global – Field Training Instructor is USD 1200
Prior to the Course
Further information pertaining to the Ocean Quest Global – Field Training Instructor Course can be obtained by emailing directly.
Registration and Enrolment in the Course
Day 1 of the Course
During the registration of the course, you will need:
- Have some writing material for taking note
- A hard disk drive with at least 60GB of space for storing teaching materials and videos
- Warm clothes (if the class is held in Air-conditioned room)
- Your picture in Jpg Format for your certification e-card
- Money for the course fee
- Complete and sign the student learning agreement form
During the Course
1. You may need your own diving equipment (if you did not have one, you may be required to rent it) (This cost is not included in your Trainer course fee, please check with your instructor trainer prior to the course).
2. Some diving centers are affiliated with Ocean Quest Global. They, in their own initiative let you use their tank, weights and facility at no cost. However, there are courses conducted through diving centers that is not affiliated with Ocean Quest. These dive centers may charge a minimum fee for use of their tanks and facility. Please check with your Instructor Trainer prior to enrolling in the course.
Upon Completion of the Course
Before completing the course, you must ensure that you have received all the necessary materials to start your career as the Ocean Quest coral propagation trainer. The list of materials is listed below:
1. Complete PDF package containing:
- Guide to Coral Propagation Manual (pre-study material)
- Nursery Development and Management Manual
- Ocean Quest / Sea Shepherd Dive Trainer Manual
2. Training Videos containing:
- Coral propagation workshop video (3 videos)
- Coral propagation course video (6 videos)
- Nursery development and management video (8 videos)
- Coral reef rehabilitation video (1 video)
- Coral Transplantation video (1 video)
3. Trainer kit:
- Artwork (Ocean Quest logo)
- Promotional Materials (Ocean Quest Posters)
- Certificates in PDF (Workshop Certificate and Coral Propagation Course Certificate)
Upon completion of your course, you must ensure that all the necessary information for your certification is complete and submitted to the Instructor Trainer. This information is:
- A photograph of yourself (jpg)
- Your full name as you want in the certificate and your e-card
- Your email address
- Your mobile number
Course Syllabus
1. Coral Propagation:
- Chapter 1 – Introduction to Coral Propagation
- Chapter 2 – Knowledge of corals
- Chapter 3 – Tools and equipment for coral propagation
- Chapter 4 – Coral extraction and handling techniques
- Chapter 5 – Substrates
- Chapter 6 – Coral propagation techniques
2. Coral Nursery Development and Management
- Part 1 – Introduction to Coral Nursery Development
- Part 2 – Types of Coral Nursery
- Part 3 – Site Selection
- Part 4 – Constructing the Coral Nursery
- Part 5 – Planting Strategy
- Part 6 – Operating Protocol at Coral Nursery
- Part 7 – Organization in the Coral Nursery
- Part 8 – Coral Nursery Monitoring
3. Coral Rehabilitation System:
- Part 1 – Coral Rescue Concepts and Approach
- Part 2 – Coral Propagation
- Part 3 – Nursery Development
- Part 4 – Coral Transplantation
- Part 5 – Coral reef management
4. Coral Transplantation
- Part 1 – Assessments of reefs requiring rehabilitation
- Part 2 – Selecting corals for transplantation
- Part 3 – Transplantation protocol
- Part 4 – Transplantation technique
- Part 5 – Post transplantation monitoring
5. Instructing Coral Propagation
- 1. Enrolling and registering students
- 2. Instructing the Coral Propagation Workshop
- 3. Instructing the Coral Propagation Course
- 4. Progressing and becoming the Instructor Trainer
6. Career Development in Conservation
- Living concepts of conservationists
- Self-sustainability as conservationist
- Future of the green concepts
- Prospects as a Coral Propagation Trainer
- Working with affiliate centers
Course Fee
The Ocean Quest Global – Field Training Instructor course fee is US$ 1,200. This fee is paid to your Instructor Trainer prior to the course. Before paying, your instructor trainer will require you to fill out and sign the student learning agreement form. Your instructor trainer will assist you in completing the form. After paying, please ensure that your instructor trainer provides you with a receipt.