iRecord Training

Rachael Conway of Butterfly Conservation has circulated the information below via the County Moth Recorders and this FREE course may be of interest to some of you:

Dear County Recorder

The next programme of Supporting Science iRecord training opens on Friday 29th April 2022.

Our exciting partnership with the Field Studies Council aims to attract new people into the butterfly and moth recording network and develop the data processing skills required to turn records into research.  The Supporting Science project has funded 120 free places and our first round of recruitment was targeted at our partners and projects who work with diverse people and communities.

'Discovering iRecord:  Butterflies and Moths' will introduce the basics of biological recording, such as grid references, data flow and verification using moth or butterfly sightings and other taxa.

The course is perfect for people new to iRecord, or those in need of a refresher to hone existing iRecord skills.  

 -   4-week, self-led, online course for adults, with a weekly time commitment of 3-5 hours.

 -   Access to study content, activities and tutor-graded assignments through the FSC virtual learning platform.

 -   Access to weekly live virtual classroom sessions at the end of each week with the course tutor through

     Zoom (recorded for those that are unable to attend the live sessions).

We would like to invite County Recorders to take part, either by participating in the course yourself or by sharing with those in your network who would benefit from this entry level course, it is an ideal opportunity to train potential verification assistants to help with your role.

For further course information and to book please visit here.

For queries please message or email Rachael here.

Please book early as places are limited

Many thanks,

Best wishes,

Rachael