Invertebrate Identification for Biotic Assessment Accreditation (includes examination): 5-7 Nov 2025
This 3-day course covers the identification of the freshwater macroinvertebrate families used for biotic assessment (BMWP, WHPT, LIFE and PSI). It is aimed at professionals with experience of identification, who wish to consolidate their knowledge. At the end of the course, participants will be examined on their identification skills and, if the required standard is attained, a certificate of achievement in family- level invertebrate identification will be awarded. This course is part of a series of FBA accredited invertebrate identification courses; future courses will allow participants to demonstrate their skills in taking individual groups of invertebrates to species level. John Davy-Bowker is a knowledgeable freshwater biologist with considerable research and teaching experience.
Date: 5-7 November, 2025
Location: Hedley Building, Lakeside, Cumbria
Tutor: John Davy-Bowker
Prices: £675 or £608 for members
Please click on the following link to download and complete the booking form then email to info@fba.org.uk: FBA Courses Booking Form.docx
Please note that all bookings will require payment via the website in order to be secured.
This 3-day course covers the identification of the freshwater macroinvertebrate families used for biotic assessment (BMWP, WHPT, LIFE and PSI). It is aimed at professionals with experience of identification, who wish to consolidate their knowledge. At the end of the course, participants will be examined on their identification skills and, if the required standard is attained, a certificate of achievement in family- level invertebrate identification will be awarded. This course is part of a series of FBA accredited invertebrate identification courses; future courses will allow participants to demonstrate their skills in taking individual groups of invertebrates to species level. John Davy-Bowker is a knowledgeable freshwater biologist with considerable research and teaching experience.
Date: 5-7 November, 2025
Location: Hedley Building, Lakeside, Cumbria
Tutor: John Davy-Bowker
Prices: £675 or £608 for members
Please click on the following link to download and complete the booking form then email to info@fba.org.uk: FBA Courses Booking Form.docx
Please note that all bookings will require payment via the website in order to be secured.
This 3-day course covers the identification of the freshwater macroinvertebrate families used for biotic assessment (BMWP, WHPT, LIFE and PSI). It is aimed at professionals with experience of identification, who wish to consolidate their knowledge. At the end of the course, participants will be examined on their identification skills and, if the required standard is attained, a certificate of achievement in family- level invertebrate identification will be awarded. This course is part of a series of FBA accredited invertebrate identification courses; future courses will allow participants to demonstrate their skills in taking individual groups of invertebrates to species level. John Davy-Bowker is a knowledgeable freshwater biologist with considerable research and teaching experience.
Date: 5-7 November, 2025
Location: Hedley Building, Lakeside, Cumbria
Tutor: John Davy-Bowker
Prices: £675 or £608 for members
Please click on the following link to download and complete the booking form then email to info@fba.org.uk: FBA Courses Booking Form.docx
Please note that all bookings will require payment via the website in order to be secured.
