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Scientific phrases in layman's terms to help interpret complex research reports (2 Viewers)

An A ringer is a ringer with long experience who is qualified to teach new people how to ring.

By contrast, a C ringer is a trainee, who can only ring under the direct supervision of an A ringer.

Thanks for the explanation. Who's Who In Ornithology (Pemberton, 1997) lists many notable ornithologists (e.g. Nigel Cleere) who worked as BTO 'A' Ringer.
 
An A ringer is a ringer with long experience who is qualified to teach new people how to ring.

By contrast, a C ringer is a trainee, who can only ring under the direct supervision of an A ringer.
I thought I should make a correction here:

'How long does training take?​

The length of time you’ll spend as a trainee depends on what you would like to ring and how much time you have to spend ringing. Are you able to go out once a week or once a month? Do you want a full permit or a restricted permit? A short period of training (six months) may be required for a restricted permit, but for other activities and species, you will train for at least a year, and generally longer. It is then up to your Trainer to recommend you for your C permit, which allows you to work alone, but under the remote supervision of your Trainer.'
 
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