Become a Dolphin Trainer – EDUCATION PROGRAM

For this program we provide accommodation including breakfast and 1 lunch meal (in our restaurant at the Marine Park – 5 times a week). Working Days are Monday to Friday (6 hours per day – usually 9 am to 3 or 4 pm). Support and sponsorship for your Visa application available on request. Certification of participation and finalizing of this program.

Please find details about our current provided accommodation here

1. Full program with certification  – 12 weeks / 3 month
2. 2 x 1/2 program – each 6 weeks, finalized within 2 years!

Pricing: Rates valid till 31.12.2022:

“Become a Dolphin Trainer” 1.350 US$ per month (≈ 1.120 Euro or 19.575.000 IDR) inclusive airport pick up and return. Hotel accommodation in shared twin bed room (single occupancy available on request without surcharge!) inclusive daily breakfast buffet (at hotel) and 1 additional meal daily (lunch or dinner).

Please find below some additional costs – who may vary through the pandemic –  which are involved in your travel to Bali because of current COVID-19 rules and regulations.

1. Visa costs  3.500.000 IDR (220 € or 250 US$) for a 60 Day Visa – plus possible monthly extensions up to max. 6 month (hence 4 extensions each 750.000 IDR)
2. The previously prescribed COVID-19 quarantine is currently suspended – and the so-called “Visa on Arrival” when entering Bali/Indonesia is currently being issued again (valid for up to 30 days – this visa can be extended once again by 30 days, so that a maximum length of stay of 60 days is possible). The visa fee is IDR 500,000 payable upon entry (equivalent to approximately US$35 or EUR33).
3. Daily transportation costs to and from Marine Park – Scooter rental 50.000 IDR per day or transport with GoJek or Grab approx. 30.000 IDR per day
4. Meals/Food is relatively cheap in Bali – endless options available for good, healthy and affordable food. Approx. 80.000 IDR per day (5 € or 6 US$)
5. Airfare – from Europe Qatar Airways is a recommendable choice for flights to Bali. Good price, good standard & service, comfortable travel intervals. (6 hours from Europe to Qatar and another 9 hours from Qatar to Denpasar/Bali) Return Ticket currently approx. 560 € or 640 US$

Please note: All costs above are as of mid-March 2022 and may vary over the next few weeks & months. Prior to your arrival, we will of course provide you with comprehensive information on significant price changes and the latest Visa & COVID-19 rules & regulations.

Become a Dolphin Trainer

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW

• 3 Months period
• 3 phases = Management – Animal Welfare & Animal Training
• 12 Weekly assessments
• 3 Monthly evaluations
• 1 Final examination
• 1 Personal exposition

GENERAL SCHEDULE

1. Interview
2. Classroom time 2 hours a day.
3. Daily schedule 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. Mon-Fri
4. Assignation of responsibilities
5. Certification in Animal welfare and training by BEMP
6. Follow Up

1. MANAGEMENT

The key to organize available resources and to make appropriate decisions that will contribute in the development of our internship program.

Resource management involves evaluation and maximization of every asset involved in our learning program.

• PLANNING
• DAILY TASKS
• PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• CREATIVITY AND NOVELTY
• LEADERSHIP

2. ANIMAL WELFARE

Refers to the general state, treatment and care of the species under human observation individually and as a group. Education on good practices to help the preservation and conservation of marine habitats through animal care.

• HISTORY AND FRAMEWORK
• ECOSYSTEM VS ARTIFICIAL HABITATS
• BASIC BIOLOGY AND MARINE ADAPTATIONS
• INDIVIDUAL PROFILES
• NUTRITION
• PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
• ENRICHMENT
• ELABORATION OF A PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION PLAN

3. ANIMAL TRAINING

Become a Dolphin Trainer – Training is learning to teach and develop. Understanding and respecting physical and mental aspects of each individual. Animal training is the act of teaching animals specific responses to specific conditions or stimuli. In our training program we consider the natural behaviors of the animal and aim to modify behaviors through a basic system of rewards.

• HISTORY
• BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION AS A SCIENTIFIC METHOD
• BASICS
• INTERMEDIATE
• ADVANCED
• UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES OF COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY
• ETHOGRAM PLANNING AND DESIGN

If you like to get more detailed information about this education program please contact us via email.

Become a Dolphin Trainer