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BTEC Course in Ecuador in Biological Survey Techniques

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Location: Rural Areas, Tena: Ecuador

Term: Throughout the year

Program Duration: 5-8 weeks, 2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates.

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  • Description

    Global Vision International offers a unique opportunity to earn a BTEC certification while you study and work hands on in the rainforests of Ecuador. Join a 5 or 10 week expedition and learn the techniques behind supervising biological surveys. The BTEC is a level 3 Advanced Certificate that should leave you confident to plan and manage safe and efficient survey teams in the field.

  • Highlights

    * Intensive in-camp training
    * Gain basic knowledge of the environment
    * Experience the tropical rainforest
    * Spend nights camping out in the rainforest
    * Set photo-trapping equipment
    * Enjoy wildlife observation from the river
    * Assist on nocturnal frog and mammal surveys
    * Discover rare and possibly new species
    * Learn bush skills and rainforest ecology
    * Explore different parts of the Amazon
    * Work with and train local students
    * Participate in jungle survival
    * Learn how to navigate in the forest

  • Qualifications

    No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.

  • Languages

    • English

  • Subject Areas

    • Ecology
    • Environmental Studies
    • Research Study

  • Cost in US$:

    From USD 3,190 for 5 weeks

  • Cost Includes:

    • Food
    • Housing
    • In-country orientation/Training
    • Written materials abroad
    • Medical services
    • In-country staff support

  • Cost Include Description:

    The program includes all your food, accommodation, training materials and project equipment.

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Biological Research
    • Building Maintenance
    • Community Development
    • Conservation
    • Eco-tourism
    • Reforestation
    • Research
    • Teaching
    • Trail Building
    • Tree Planting
    • Wildlife Surveying

  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

  • Typically Participants Work

    in Groups

  • Application Process Involves

    • Online Application plus Application Assessment

  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    1-2 weeks

  • Global Vision International's Mission Statement

    Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

  • Year Founded

    1998

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The GVI expedition was truely an experience of a lifetime, and one of the best decisions I ever made! I learned more about myself in those 5 weeks than I had in years. I was able to test and discov...

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