10/11/2024
Join Us for the First Birdwatching Train-the-Trainer Course in Malaysia!
The Penampang Tourism Association, in collaboration with the Sabah Birdwatchers Association, is excited to announce the launch of a pioneering Birdwatching Course - Train the Trainer. This unique initiative, part of our community-based tourism efforts, aims to empower locals to become proficient birdwatching trainers.
Course Details:
- Dates: December 10th - 11th, 2024
- Venue: MBA Room, University Malaysia Sabah
- Commitment Fee: FOC {perlu update yuran keahlian} for PTA members | RM75 for non-members
What to Expect:
Participants will receive comprehensive training led by experienced SBWA trainers, covering:
- 5 Classroom Modules
- 2 Field Trips to active bird hides and prime birding destinations
Training will be conducted in English and includes:
- Classroom venue
- Coffee/tea breaks
- Lunch
- Transportation for field trips
- Participation Certificates
Who Can Join:
We have 30 spots available for communities within the Penampang district. To qualify, participants should:
- Be proficient in English or Malay.
- Have a genuine interest in promoting birdwatching activities.
Benefits of Participation:
Those who complete the Train-the-Trainer Course will gain the skills necessary to conduct birdwatching sessions in their villages with support from the SBWA and PTA. This initiative not only enhances local skills but also aims to identify and develop the most promising villages into top birding destinations in Sabah through further training of bird spotters.
Don't Miss Out!
Seize this opportunity to enhance your community’s tourism potential and contribute to the preservation of our local bird species. Join us in making a difference through sustainable tourism!
For registration and more information, please contact us today. Let's embark on this exciting journey together!
Train the Trainer (COBT) Birdwatching Course Program;
Date Program 11/12/2024 (Tuesday)
08.00hrs - Registration of Participants
08.30hrs - Opening Remarks by Invited Guest
09.00hrs - Introduction to Birds & Birders:- ‘How it Matters’
10.30hrs - Coffee/Tea Break
10.45hrs - Introduction to Birds of Sabah: ‘What to look for’
12.00hrs - Lunch
13.00hrs - Introduction to Optics & Tools for Birding
14.00hrs - Growing your Observation Skills 15.30hrs - Coffee/ Tea Break
15.45hrs - Birding Tourism Products: Hides & Trails
17.30hrs - End of Day 01 Session
12/12/2024 (Wednesday)
08.00hrs - Registration of Participants
08.30hrs - Board transport for FIELD TRIP - Visit Bird Hide at Trusmadi - visit to be identified 12.30hrs - Lunch
13.30hrs - Discussions; How Birding can be Introduced to each Community - Q & A & Wrap Up - Presentation of Participation Certificates.
Note: The above program is subject to changes
Contact person: Samson Shak +60 13 851 9898 & Sasha Shamilee Mohd Afsar +60 13 899 9083
