Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique (SCAT) teams’ survey affected areas to provide geo-referenced documentation on oil and shoreline conditions in a rapid, accurate and systematic process, using standardized methods and terminology. The data and information generated by the SCAT surveys are crucial to the spill clean-up decision process and are the basis of the operational stages of the shoreline response.

The SCAT course is designed to introduce participants to the issues that are likely to arise in association with shoreline protection and shoreline treatment following a spill. This course provides a grounding on coastal processes, shoreline character, and the fate and behaviour of spilled and stranded oil. The course provides participants with the standardized methodology, measurable and repeatable processes for the documentation and description of oiled shorelines. The course provides the knowledge to allow participants to develop the skills to effectively participate as a member of a SCAT team. The training course includes presentations, group discussions and practical exercises so that delegates have the opportunity to test and assess their skills.