{"product_id":"entomological-technicians-course","title":"ENTOMOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS COURSE (Cert) - Coming in 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt the suggestion of the Council of Heads of Australian Entomological Collections, the National Institute of Entomology will be conducting this training course for entomological technicians working with research collections of insects and related organisms for taxonomic study and identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is designed to teach participants how to collect, prepare and curate entomological material to a stage ready for scientific identification by specialist taxonomists. The course will comprise a series of demonstrations on these aspects as they relate to the major orders of insects and related arthropods.  All demonstrations will be conducted by Institute staff expert in this area of study. Specimen identification will not be covered in this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course will be conducted daily over a one week period commencing in early 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE: This course will only be conducted yearly and only 30 places have been allocated, so the Institute advises that you enroll early to secure your position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE: Pre Paid and Pre - Enrolled students will be given first acceptance to these courses.   \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOURSE UNIT REQUIREMENTS:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eStudents for the Entomological Technicians Course must complete the following Courses and Modules prior to enrolling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/introduction-to-entomology-certificate-course-1-16th-july-2025-course-duration-4-weeks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Entomology (Certificate Course) - NIOE - 01C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/insect-morphology-and-structure-module-1-certificate-course-11th-june-2025-course-duration-3-weeks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsect Morphology and Structure  (Certificate Course) - Module 1 - NIOE - 06C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/programs.entoinstitute.org\/products\/insect-morphology-and-structure-module-2-certificate-course-august-2025-course-duration-3-weeks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInsect Morphology and Structure  (Certificate Course) - Module 1 - NIOE - 07C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/insect-morphology-and-structure-module-1-certificate-course-11th-june-2025-course-duration-3-weeks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnrollment Positions for this Course Will Be Limited To 30. Course Registration Numbers Subject to Venue Covid-19 Requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/courses-terms-conditions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlease read our Courses Terms and Conditions before committing to this course. Course fees are non refundable.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOMMODATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor Interstate participants, you may arrange moderately priced accommodation within the Macedon Ranges by contacting either the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmacedonranges.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWoodend Visitor Information Center\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor you may visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmacedonranges.com\/where-to-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMacedon Ranges Shire Council \/ Accommodation Information Page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing in 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10:00Am - 5:00Pm Monday to Friday\u003cbr\u003eVenue: National Institute of Entomology, Woodend. VIC. 3442.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52328669544816,"sku":"NIOE - 022T","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/6513\/5728\/files\/Entomology-research-lab-2017-install-artist-michelle-vine-1080x720.jpg?v=1756547985","url":"https:\/\/programs.entoinstitute.org\/products\/entomological-technicians-course","provider":"National Institute of Entomology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}