Hydrographic B-Course Recognised

The letter of the Chairman Mr Gordon J. Johnston stated: The Board reviewed the course material supplied and the subsequent clarifications and information provided and is pleased to confirm recognition of the "Category B Course in practical Hydrography".

The course curriculum consists of four Competence Modules: Module 1 is a single week Basic Safety Course; Module 2 consists of a 3 week full-time course "Basic Subjects", designed to bring candidates up to speed where necessary in core areas such as mathematics, statistics, physics, nautical science and ICT (Information and Communication Technology); Module 3 consists of a 9 week full-time course "Essential Subjects" designed to provide students with all the professional competencies required for the hydrographic surveyor, as defined by ‘IHO-FIG-ICA Class B' standards, such as bathymetry, water levels and flow, positioning, hydrographic practice, hydrographic data management, environmental science and legal aspects; Module 4 concludes the course curriculum with 4 weeks of on-site training, either with the student's employer or with one of the Skilltrade partner survey companies.

All lectures are developed and taught by specialised field professionals. In addition to classroom instruction there are guest lectures & workshops from various collaborating survey companies & survey departments by way of presentations, site visits and equipment support for practical training in preparation of the survey project and final report.

A committee consisting of both members from the STC B.V. as well as those qualified to assess hydrographic competency based on their experience in the industry, evaluate the entry-level competency for the course curriculum. Students may receive exemption or may be required to complete additional courses in order to qualify for entry to the course. A full IHO-FIG-ICA diploma can only be achieved after completing and submitting logbooks detailing the students practical experience over a period of 24 months approximately depending their previous background.

The next "Category B Course in Practical Hydrography" courses will start on 25^th August 2008 with another following on the 12th of January 2009.

Both Skilltrade and STC B.V. are pleased with the ‘Class B' recognition status as it is their combined mission to open the door to those seeking to obtain certified practical training in the field of hydrographic surveying.

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