Training

Advanced training course in eDNA sampling, extraction, amplification, library preparation and data analysis.

This course focuses on the practical skills you need for eDNA extraction and analysis at the highest QA/QC standard, delivered in a hands-on environment.

During this course you will receive hands on training in:

• eDNA experimental design

• eDNA extraction

• qPCR Amplification

• Amplicon library prep for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

• Bioinformatics

This course is limited to 4 persons per cohort. This means that you will receive dedicated hands-on, practical training.

Course dates 2025 :

09 September - 12 September (cohort 1)

16 September - 19 September (cohort 2)

Each course runs for 4 consecutive days.

Pre-requisites

This course is designed for those that are currently employed in a laboratory environment or are undertaking an Honours or PhD research project or are employed in research on an active research project.

Participants must have an existing understanding of laboratory & chemical safety, as well as basic-level molecular biology techniques.  For bioinformatics, familiarity with R is recommended, but not required.

Participants will engage in an initial on-line meeting to discuss specific needs after acceptance to the course.

Participants will be required to complete an online induction course prior to the start date to be able to access the laboratories.

Cost

The price of the course is $2,985 (inc. GST) per person. Group discounts may be available for cohorts from a single organisation attending the same course.

Inclusions:

Safety equipment including protective laboratory gear (including gloves, lab gown, shoe coverings) required during the course

Use of laboratory equipment/reagents during the course

Sampling kits for use during the course

What is not included?

Travel to the University of Canberra, accommodation, per diems, meals.

You will need to bring your own laptop with Design & Analysis 2.6.0, Microsoft Excel, & Biorad Image Lab software

How to apply

To apply for a place on the course, please email ecoDNA@Canberra.edu.au with your preference of course date       (A or B as above), your contact details and a copy of your current CV. We will endeavour to confirm your place, by email, within 10 working days of receipt of your application.

Terms and conditions

Payment

For individuals, an invoice will be sent to you on confirmation of acceptance to the course.

Our payment terms are 30 days from the date of invoice.

For organisations booking for multiple participants, we will issue an invoice when a purchase order or relevant letter of authority is received by us.

Changes and cancellations by ecoDNA

If we cancel or change a course date, we will offer you a refund of the course fee (if already paid), or the opportunity to transfer to a later course date. 

Changes and cancellations by participants

We request that you provide your cancellation of participation or request for any refunds in writing (including email).

We are not able to provide refunds if you cancel after a course start date, full course fee is payable for non-attendance.

General

In these terms, Business Days means any day in the Australian Capital Territory which is not a public holiday, Saturday or Sunday. 

All prices for short courses include Goods and Services Tax (GST) where applicable. 

Doesn't sound like what you're looking for?

If this doesn't sound like what you are looking for, please contact us at ecoDNA@canberra.edu.au with a brief description of your current employment status & your experience, together with what your intended learning outcomes would be. This will help to inform our future course offerings together with any ad-hoc courses that we may be able to accommodate  in addition to the above. Any ad-hoc courses are subject to sufficient demand and our trainers' availability.