INTERNATIONAL
FEDERATION OF
SURVEYORS
INTERNATIONAL
HYDROGRAPHIC
ORGANIZATION
INTERNATIONAL
CARTOGRAPHIC
ASSOCIATION
STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE
for
NAUTICAL CARTOGRAPHERS
S-8
Third Edition 2010
Guidance and Syllabus for Educational and Training Programmes
Published by :
The International Hydrographic Bureau
4b, quai Antoine 1er
B.P. 445
Monaco, MC 98011 Cedex
MONACO
<[email protected]>
<www.iho.int>
Comments arising from the experience gained in the application of the guidance and syllabus
are welcome. They should be addressed to the Chairman of the International Board at the
above address. This document is published periodically. Please check with IHB for the latest
edition, including current amendments.
Please consult the companion IHO publication C-6 "Reference Texts for Training in
Hydrography", available from the IHB.
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INDEX
1.
PREFACE ................................................................................................................. III
2.
DEFINITIONS…………………………………………………………………………………......................... V
2.1 Categories of Programme.................................................................................... V
2.2 Minimum Standards………………………………………………………………………………………….V
2.3 Specialism Subjects .......................................................................................... VI
2.4 Knowledge……………………………………………………………………………………………………..VI
2.5 Practical Exercises and Training Projects……………………………………………………………VI
2.6 Experience ...................................................................................................... VII
2.7 Recognition .................................................................................................... VII
3.
PROCEDURES FOR SUBMISSION AND RECOGNITION OF PROGRAMMES .................... VIII
3.1 Procedures for submission .............................................................................. VIII
3.2 Documentation to be submitted .......................................................................... IX
3.3 Procedure for Recognition Programmes ............................................................... XI
3.4 Register of Recognised Programmes ................................................................. XII
4.
GUIDELINES FOR RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS ................................................... XIII
4.1 Background, Board Philosophy and Processing concerning Schemes ................... XIII
4.2 Guidelines for National or Regional Schemes submitted for Recognition ............... XIV
4.3 Statement to be included in the scheme’s certificate .......................................... XVI
5.
SYLLABUS OUTLINE ................................................................................................ XVI
6.
DETAILED SYLLABUS .................................................................................................. 1
Basic 1
Mathematics and Statistics ..................................................................... 3
Basic 2
Information and Communication Technology ........................................... 5
Basic 3
Marine Geography................................................................................. 6
Basic 4
Hydrography ....................................................................................... 7
Essential 1
General Cartography ............................................................................. 8
Essential 2
Nautical Cartography ........................................................................... 10
Essential 3
Nautical Cartographic Data .................................................................. 12
Essential 4
Nautical Cartographic Compilation ........................................................ 14
Essential 5
Nautical Chart Production .................................................................... 15
Essential 6
Legal Aspects ..................................................................................... 18
Essential 7
Spatial Information ............................................................................. 19
Essential 8
Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) ...................................................... 20
Specialism 1 Industrial and Engineering Survey Products........................................... 22
Specialism 2 Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing .................................................. 24
APPENDICES
I.
Model for Proficiency and Experiences' Log Book ......................................................... 27
II. Guidelines for Practical Exercises. .............................................................................. 29
III. Certificate Model ...................................................................................................... 33
IV. Annual Assessment Report………………………………………………………………………................ 37
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1. PREFACE
During the International Congress of Surveyors (FIG) at Wiesbaden in 1971, a Working
Group was formed by Commission IV (Hydrography) to develop International Standards of
Competence within the profession of surveying at sea. At the International Hydrographic
Conference held at Monte Carlo in 1972, the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)
set up a working group for the compilation of training programmes in hydrography
conducted by Member States. In 1974, at the XIV FIG Congress in Washington, it was
resolved that the FIG and IHO working groups combine to study and modify the Report of
the FIG working group on Educational Standards.
The Report of the joint FIG-IHO WG was accepted by the two parent bodies at their
respective conferences in 1977. In consequence of similar resolutions passed at these
conferences an International Advisory Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic
Surveyors (the Board) was formed.
Since then the Board has met annually and compiled and regularly updated "Standards of
Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors" (the Standards). The intention of the Board in
preparing these Standards is to provide guidance whereby individual surveyors may be
trained and qualified in accordance with internationally accepted levels of competence. The
Standards indicate the minimum degree of knowledge and experience considered necessary
for hydrographic surveyors, and provide a set of programme outlines against which the
Board may evaluate programmes submitted for recognition.
The IHO Second Extraordinary Conference in March 2000 approved the development of a
set of Standards of Competence for Nautical Cartographers. Immediately the need to
establish a body that could develop these Standards was envisaged. Following some
discussions, it was agreed that the FIG/IHO International Advisory Board on Standards of
Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors (IAB) could be the appropriate body to lead the
preparation of these Standards, with the contribution of other organizations such as the
International Cartographic Association (ICA) and learned institutions running courses on
nautical cartography. After coordinating with FIG and ICA authorities at the 2001
International Cartographic Conference held in Beijing, China, IHB recommended that IHO
invite ICA as the third parent organization of the Board. Therefore, the Board changed its
name to FIG/IHO/ICA International Advisory Board on Standards of Competence for
Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers, developing new Terms of Reference.
The first draft of the Standards was prepared by Captain Hugo GORZIGLIA (Chile) with the
valuable support of the International Maritime Academy, and submitted for consideration to
the IAB, through the IHB. The Board improved the text and decided to circulate it to several
institutions for comments. The text of this publication is the result of the joint effort as
described above and constitutes the First Edition of the FIG/IHO/ICA Standards of
Competence for Nautical Cartographers. The First Edition is focused on nautical charting
cartography in particular, but the Board recognizes that an expansion into other aspects of
marine cartography may be included in future editions.
The Second edition gathers changes and amendments agreed since the publication of the
First Edition. The Board thanks all persons and institutions that contributed to this
publication, and encourages comments contributing to future editions. In 2009 the IHO
restructured its publications and the M-8 Standard was renamed S-8.
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The Third Edition synchronises procedures with those adopted by the Board for all its
Standards of Competence and updates some of the requirements. It recognises that many
production organizations are transitioning from traditional to completely digital production
processes.
The domination of digital cartography and the increasing use of and reliance on software
systems and packages does not reduce or obviate the need for education and training in
what might be termed "traditional" cartographic skills, knowledge and principles. If
anything, the need is greater, since there have been many instances where an over-reliance
on packages frequently results in less than desirable maps/charts. Successful nautical
cartographers come from many related areas - they might be straight from school with some
training in Cartography, ex-navigators, naval officers, geodesists, geographers, draftspeople,
GIS trained people, software developers, land mappers, surveyors, hydrographic surveyors almost any geo-type of area or discipline.
In modern times, many of the traditionally accepted skills of the nautical cartographer
remain absolutely essential - attention to detail, ability to synthesise myriads of different
data sets, critical analysis of geographic data, awareness of the critical nature of the product
and the reliance placed on it by the user at sea, the environment in which the product is
made and also used, a flair for cartographic design, adherence to specifications, an openness
to adapting available technologies and working to time-critical deadlines. These are not
exclusive, but representative.
Additionally, it is clear that nautical cartographers, at least those at a senior level, must be
capable project managers, able to contribute to tender and project requirement documents,
analyse tender responses, justify business cases in the charting context and deliver their
final product utilising both public and private sector capabilities.
The Third edition includes a new and expanded section relating to the Recognition of
schemes that maintain the competency of Individuals beyond their formal training and
education. It also reflects the change of the Board’s name, which became “FIG/IHO/ICA
International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical
Cartographers” as agreed during the 31st meeting. Finally S-8 introduces the requirement for
a fee to be paid by submitting organizations.
The Board thanks all persons and institutions that contributed to this publication, and
encourages comments contributing to future editions.
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2.
DEFINITIONS
2.1 Categories of Programme
Categories
theoretical
from such
considered
of programmes for nautical cartographers are defined with respect to the
background and working knowledge of those who successfully graduate
programmes. Only categories 2.1.1, 2.1.2 and 2.1.4 of programmes are
suitable for international recognition.
2.1.1
Category A Programme - A programme which provides a
comprehensive and broad-based knowledge in all aspects of the theory and
practice of nautical cartography and allied disciplines for individuals who will
practice analytical reasoning, decision making and development of solutions
to non-routine problems.
2.1.2
Category B Programme - A programme which provides a practical
comprehension of nautical cartography for individuals with the skill to carry
out routine nautical cartographic tasks.
2.1.3
Unclassified Programmes - Programmes of training for support
personnel employed in hydrographic operations. Such programmes are
defined according to local requirements and are not intended for
international recognition.
2.1.4
Scheme(s) - the system of review, assessment and recognition of an
Individual to ensure that he/she possess the relevant and up to date
competencies to perform the role of a Nautical Cartographer at the
appropriate level.
2.2 Minimum Standards
2.2.1
Basic Subjects - These are the subjects underlying all aspects of nautical
cartography. They contain the knowledge necessary for understanding the
general principles of cartography most applicable to nautical cartography in
particular, including mathematics, statistics, computer science, marine
geography, marine geophysics, and hydrographic science.
Where knowledge of some or all of these subjects to at least the minimum
Standards is a pre-requisite of admission to a programme, exemption from
the requirement for that programme to cover the relevant subjects may be
sought. See section 3.2.j with respect to such exemptions.
2.2.2
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Essential Subjects - These subjects refer to cartography and especially to
nautical cartography, and are considered essential for all nautical
cartographers and, together with the basic subjects plus at least one of the
Specialism Subjects, form the nucleus of the academic syllabus within these
Standards.
2.3 Specialism Subjects
These subjects contain the knowledge required for different application areas of
nautical cartography. At least one of these Specialism Subjects must be included in a
programme submitted to the Board for consideration.
2.3.1
Specialism 1 – Industrial and Engineering Survey - Chart
Production – the design preparation and construction of specialized
charts to present a compilation of data for offshore survey and engineering
projects. This specialism shall provide a basis for the administration,
processing and presentation of commonly used data types such as MBES,
Side Scan Sonar, Video, Sub-Bottom Profiler and shall introduce the
concepts associated with offshore and onshore data presentation and QC.
2.3.2
Specialism 2 – Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing - the
processing of remotely sensed data for the determination of coastlines,
bathymetry and other cartographic features. Using remotely sensed data to
compile and update maps / charts.
2.4 Knowledge
Two aspects of knowledge are content and level. Three levels of knowledge are
defined. For each level, a list of active verbs is provided, which characterize
appropriate competencies for that level.
2.4.1
Fundamental - Basic knowledge of the subject, normally not permitting
the candidate to apply it in actual cartographic work, except in the simplest
of cases or under close supervision. Active verbs (indicating, recall,
recognition and comprehension of materials): define, identify, describe,
explain, differentiate, predict.
2.4.2
Practical - Knowledge of the subject as far as theory and principles are
concerned, sufficient to enable their application in practice in all common
cartographic tasks. Active verbs (indicating application and analysis): apply,
use, calculate, solve, classify, analyze.
2.4.3
Detailed - Thorough knowledge of the subject in all its aspects to enable
its application in all cartographic activities including the most difficult areas.
Active verbs (indicating synthesis and evaluation): evaluate, select, design,
specify, plan, create.
The minimum knowledge levels for each subject for both Category A and Category B
programmes are detailed in the Syllabus, Section 6 below. For some subjects the
content requirements for Category A and Category B programmes also differ.
2.5 Practical Exercises and Training Projects
Because nautical cartography is a theoretical as well as a practical discipline, every
student attending Category A and B programmes is expected to be given hands-on
experience by the instructors. This experience should form an important part of the
student's assessment, and should be considered in two parts.
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2.5.1
Practical Exercises - Both Category A and B programmes should contain
practical cartographic exercises, for example: experiments, exercises,
laboratory work and others designed to complement the theory component.
Appendix II provides Guidelines for "Practical Exercises", in a form of
checklist of tasks to be performed by each student.
2.5.2
Training Projects - Any qualifying programme should also include a
supervised and evaluated project. These projects should reflect the level of
knowledge outlined in the syllabus, and a full report should be compiled and
evaluated. For students of a Category A programme, a complex project is
envisaged.
2.6 Experience
The Board is of the strong opinion that nautical cartographers must possess both
education and experience to carry out their work effectively. It stresses that an
aggregate period of at least one year of varied experience in nautical cartographic
work is necessary to reach the minimum level of competence. Planning, chart design,
data selection, quality control and quality assurance, chart production and others, are
activities envisaged.
2.7 Recognition
2.7.1
2.7.2
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Recognition of programmes. The Board provides recognition for
programmes meeting internationally accepted standards. The Board will
grant recognition to a programme (or appropriate combination of
programmes) which satisfies the minimum Standards.
Recognition of individuals. The Board does not provide recognition to
individuals
(see
Section
4
for
guidance).
3. PROCEDURES FOR SUBMISSION AND RECOGNITION
OF PROGRAMMES
3.1 Procedure for submission
3.1.1
Hydrographic offices, institutions and learned bodies offering nautical
cartography programmes are invited to submit their programmes for review
by the Board.
3.1.2
The Board encourages joint submission from institutions which can
collectively meet the minimum Standards for recognition but which on their
own cannot meet all the requirements.
3.1.3.
Institutions should inform the Secretariat of the Board, at the IHB address
below, of their intention to submit programmes for review. The Secretariat, in turn, will
provide the addresses of the Board members. It will then be the responsibility of the
institution or organization concerned to dispatch a copy of its submission (as detailed
in 3.2 below), in English and both as printed and digital copy to each Board member
and the Secretariat.
The Secretariat of the Board
The International Hydrographic Bureau
4, quai Antoine 1er
B.P. 445
Monaco, MC 98011 Cedex
MONACO
[email protected]
www.iho.int
The submission deadline will normally be 31st December of the year prior to the next
meeting. Should an institution miss the deadline it may be excluded from the review.
If an extension to this deadline is requested the institution must contact the secretary
at the earliest time in order that the Board may consider the request.
The Board cannot review and recognize courses and schemes that are submitted
outside of the above periods.
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3.1.4
Correspondence and documentation concerning the international recognition
of programmes and schemes should be copied to a National Focal Point where
appropriate. The National Focal Point in a country will normally be the
Hydrographer in liaison with the national association representing the country
in FIG or ICA. National Focal Points are expected to review a programme or
scheme submission and comment upon its suitability for recognition prior to
the submission. The submission may include a reference from the national
focal point.
3.1.5
The Board will set fees for submissions. Payment must be received as
instructed by the Secretariat and no later than the deadline. Payment is to be
made to the “FIG/IHO/ICA International Standards Board” account held by
FIG. The secretary will provide the account and banking details as well as the
amount of any fees due. The fees paid will be recorded and included in the
summary of the accounts that will from a part of the annual report of the
FIG/IHO/ICA International Standards Board. The summary account report will
also detail how any monies have been allocated to the work of the Board.
3.2 Documentation to be submitted
It is the experience of the Board that a good submission is one of clarity with detailed cross
referencing to the syllabus and modules. A good syllabus that clearly describes its structure,
form and references is ideal. What is also helpful is detail on what might have been left out
or what has been added and the reasons behind that. This is particularly relevant if
technology is being updated. Although it is not expected that a submission will keep to a
standard format or template it is important that the submission is comprehensive and
adequately documented but not simply a copy of the syllabus texts. In summary, the easiest
submissions with which to review are those that are clear, completely cross-related to the
syllabus, include some photographs where helpful and are submitted with explanations of
any deviations.
The following information must be included in all submissions:
3.2.1 Information about the programme infrastructure. Each item in the following
list should be described in the first Chapter of the submission.
a) Programme identification:
Name of the Programme:
Institution submitting the Programme for recognition:
Recognition sought: Specify
Category A:
Category B:
Standard against which recognition is sought:
S8 Third Edition [2010]
S8 Specialisms offered: 1 2 3
Language(s) in which the Course is given:
b) Aims of the programme:
The submission should, in this section, provide a clear narrative outline of the
programme, with details of who it is for, how it is managed and where it fits in within
the institution and national hydrographic environment. The section should describe
the academic elements of the course and the objectives it has for each student and
their general learning outcomes.
c) Entry requirements:
Qualifications required for entry:
Entry exemptions that may be given:
Alternative qualifications that may be acceptable for entry:
NOTE: For programmes seeking exemption of some or all the basic subjects, provide
a clear indication of where students would previously have attained that knowledge,
and a clear description of the formal procedures used to evaluate such exemptions.
With regard to the pre-entry requirement for admission to any educational or training
programme, the prospective student for a Category A programme should have a
deeper theoretical ability in mathematics and applied physics than the candidate for a
Category B programme.
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d) Programme capacity:
Expected/actual number of students beginning the programme each year.
For multi-year programmes, the expected total number of students progressing
through the programme.
e) Staff list:
For each instructor in the programme, provide a brief résumé, listing subjects in the
programme for which they are responsible; Academic qualifications (degrees, etc.),
Hydrographic experience, Authorships.
f) Facilities available to students:
Equipment: Provide a list of relevant equipment/systems
Software:
List specific software (with emphasis on hydrographic and cartographic
software packages)
Training aids:
Laboratories:
Training vessels:
Library. List:
- total number of volumes held,
- approximate number of hydrographically-relevant volumes,
- other media available (e.g. charts, maps, audio-visual resources)
g) Programme structure:
The programme may involve a series of modules and formal training sessions as well
as additional practicals, tutorials and field experience. It is important that a
submission is clearly described and sufficient detail is provided. It should as a
minimum include:
a. Total duration of the Programme (in weeks or months or years).
b. Table of programme modules (individual courses). For each module,
identify where in the sequence of module it is to be taken by students,
c. The duration (in weeks) of the module and
d. The total number of lecture hours, supervised practical exercise hours, and
unsupervised practical exercise hours (individual or team project hours)
expected from an average student for that module.
The section should allow the Board to relate the module or lectures to the cross–
reference table and tabulated course description.
3.2.2. Information about each module (course) in the programme
It is strongly recommended that this section is made very clear and contains a full
cross-referencing of the S-8 Syllabus against the Course modules and subjects. This
aids greatly in the assessment and enables the institution to better describe the
programme in relation to the Standards.
a. The programme being submitted should be described in more detail than the S-8
Syllabus (Section 6), with a tabulation of contact of hours devoted to S-8 Syllabus
subjects. In the tabulation, a distinction should be made between lecture hours,
guided exercise hours, and – if significant amounts of learning are expected to
occur outside scheduled class hours – the estimated out-of-class hours. The S-8
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b.
c.
d.
e.
Syllabus needs not to be considered as the most appropriate structure for a
particular programme.
Representative examination papers covering all subject areas from the previous
two years, which are taken by students during the programme (i.e. not only the
final examination), showing the marking scheme and pass marks. This should not
be taken as precluding newly developed programmes not yet able to satisfy these
items.
A list of texts and reference material used for each subject area, with an
indication of the editorial house/publisher, and year of publication.
Details of Practical Exercises as detailed in 2.5.1.
Details of Field Training Projects as detailed in 2.5.2.
3.2.3. Cross-reference Table
This table is the most important information used by the Board to assess
submitted courses. What this table contains is a map of the hours devoted to
each topic in each course module described in 3.2.3, classified according to which
S-8 Syllabus topic they are related to. The description should ensure that all
elements are covered and that each course module contains the necessary
references to match the teaching module with this table.
3.2.4 Internal assessment
The methodology adopted by the institution for internal assessment will need to be
furnished in detail. The summary of the recent assessment undertaken for the
programme in question (under review) will also need to be included. This should not
be taken as precluding newly developed programmes not yet able to satisfy these
items.
The institutions which do not have an internal assessment are encouraged to have
one. A recommended template for the same is given at Appendix V. The Board may,
from time to time, at its discretion seek the summary of internal assessment of the
programmes under review or those already recognized.
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3.3 Procedure for Recognition of Programmes
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3.3.1
Board members will review the material submitted and discuss their findings
at their annual meeting. Institutions representatives are strongly encouraged
to attend the Board meeting, to present their programme, and offer
clarifications that the Board may seek. The Board aims to inform the
institution, or its representatives, of its decision at the Board meeting, but,
may respond afterwards should it be necessary to do so.
3.3.2
The institution concerned should be prepared to allow an inspection party to
visit, and meet staff and students involved. The members of the party are
to be nominated by the Board.
3.3.3
The Board will advise the institution of its findings. If a programme is
adjudged to meet the Standards, the Board will issue a certificate to the
institution, detailing the category and specialisms (if any) recognized.
3.4 Register of Recognised Programmes
Recognition is granted on the understanding that institutions undertake to update
their programme content according to changes in technology as reflected in the latest
edition of the Standards. The Board reserves the right to monitor programme syllabi
as conforming with the current published Standards. The Board annually updates its
Register of recognised programmes, which is published in the Board Annual Meeting
report. Programmes that have been recognised within the previous six years are listed
in this Register. To remain on the Register beyond six years, programmes will need to
be resubmitted against the then-current Standards.
3.5
Certificate of programme completion
Institutions providing a programme which has been recognized as outlined in Subsection 2.7.1, are encouraged to issue successful students with a certificate of
programme completion. Such certificate may acknowledge that the programme has
received the Board’s recognition, specifying the category of that recognition, as in the
following example:
“This programme has been recognized as meeting the requirements for FIG/IHO/ICA
Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors, at the Category A level.”
3.6
Certificate of practical work proficiency
Appropriate national organizations, or alternatively institutions providing a programme
which has been recognized, are encouraged to provide a certificate of practical work
proficiency for successful academic students. It is suggested that such certificates be
awarded only to students who present log book records demonstrating completion of
at least 24 months of supervised work experience in nautical cartography, at least 50
% of which was practical. A model log book is shown in Appendix I. Institutes may
consider it desirable for students to submit a project report to support the log book.
The Board provides a mechanism for schemes of individual recognition and encourages
the establishment of a national or regional scheme to replace the use of certificates of
field proficiency.
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4. GUIDELINES FOR RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS
The Board does not provide recognition to individuals directly. It does however seek to
recognise formal systems and Schemes that review and assess individuals’ experience in order
to provide them with recognition of their Competency. These Schemes offer to monitor and
assess individuals at regular intervals and to register them in a formal system so that an
individual may gain recognition at a level of Competency including Category A and Category B.
4.1 Background, Board Philosophy and Processes concerning Schemes for
Individual Recognition
The term “scheme” in this section means the system of review, assessment and
recognition of an Individual to ensure an individual has the relevant and up to date
competencies to perform the role of a surveyor at the Category A or Category B level. It
is this system or scheme that the Board shall recognize on the basis of appropriate
information to demonstrate a suitable level of competence is achieved and maintained.
4.1.1
In issuing the guidelines the Board fully recognizes and anticipates dialogue with
national bodies seeking such recognition as the guidelines are developed to a
level of maturity acceptable internationally. In this sense, the guidelines are
issued in this version of the Standards without prejudice.
4.1.2
The underpinning philosophy of the work of the Board in issuing Standards of
Competence is that Competence equals Knowledge plus Experience, and must be
demonstrated. Thus, successful achievement by any individual of a Category A or
B recognition within any scheme consists of BOTH successful completion of a
course of study which addresses the topics within the relevant Standard AND a
satisfactory period of relevant experience during which competence has been
demonstrated. In addition, the Board notes that hydrographic and cartographic
technology are constantly advancing, and that in order to maintain competence,
an individual must pursue continuing professional training and education.
Consequently national organisations and academic institutions may recognise
individuals. Recognition for individuals should be based on completion of:
a)
a programme as outlined in Sub-section 2.7.1, and
b)
experience, as outlined in Section 2.6.
c)
a methodology to demonstrate and document competencies.
d)
continuing professional education and training
4.1.3
Submissions to the Board must be written in the English Language and should
demonstrate the ability to monitor and assess individuals at the Category A
and/or Category B level.
4.1.4
The Board shall approve the final wording on the Certificate awarded by the
Scheme.
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4.1.5
Validity by the Board to any scheme shall be for a maximum period of six years
from the date of recognition.
4.1.6
The Board declares that in publishing these Guidelines it is not its intention to
override or challenge any legal or procedural processes imposed upon the
scheme by government or law.
4.2 Guidelines for National or Regional Schemes submitted for Board
Recognition
The Board shall expect the following elements in a national or regional scheme submitted
for recognition:
4.2.1
The Board shall normally recognise only one Scheme per country or identifiable
region for S-8 and thus, a submission must clearly describe its authority and
geographic area. It should include endorsements from the appropriate National
Focal Point(s) which in turn should describe and authenticate with evidence (for
example, approving and endorsing letters) the status of the scheme submitted.
This shall include, where appropriate, the endorsement of academic institutions,
government bodies and professional associations. The Board shall not arbitrate
between competing schemes within one jurisdiction.
4.2.2
An individual classified by the submitting Scheme as having met the levels of
Category A or B must have completed a Category A or B course. It is required
that the submitted scheme shall describe in detail how the accrediting process
functions. Where prior learning and experience are taken into account within a
scheme the processes undertaken by the accrediting body must be fully
described and justified.
4.2.3
The Board shall expect adherence to its currently issued Standard(s) and shall
expect that a scheme will take into account the currency (or validity) of an
individual’s experience. Currency will be clearer if the individual has recently
satisfied a Course recognised by the Board and has also satisfied the experience
minima. Where the recognition process includes vocational training a full
detailed description is required by the Board.
4.2.4
The scheme should clearly articulate processes and sub-schemes of Continuing
Professional Development/Education (CPD) and show where and how these in
turn build-up relevant units for recognition. Clear reference shall be made to the
current S-8 syllabus to enable the Board to assess that the processes of CPD
adopted provide relevant currency between Editions of the Standards for those
individuals who originally qualified against earlier Editions of the Standards.
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4.2.5
The process whereby an individual can enter the scheme should be described in
detail. Processes for application should be detailed, including all examples of
documentation used. The Board considers that a scheme should include a
degree of examination for entry which might include all or some of the following:
interview, oral or written examination with recording of the process being
retained to ensure objectivity. Examples of the process using an individual’s
work and the records of the reviewers are to be submitted as part of the
application process.
4.2.6
It is essential that an individual has recourse to an independent process of
appeal to any decision taken by the Panel which administers the entry process
into a scheme. This process of appeal will not be to the Board. Appeals must be
resolved satisfactorily at the national or regional level in accordance with
standards of due process and objectivity. The Board’s interest is in assessing the
efficacy of such a process. Thus, the Board will expect the submitting scheme to
fully describe its adopted appeals process.
4.2.7
The Board shall expect to be able to assess from the documentation provided by
a scheme that peer recognition forms part of its system supervision. It follows
that a scheme shall be administered by a panel comprising members who
represent the wider hydrographic surveying and nautical cartography
communities including, but not necessarily limited to, members representing its
constituent organisations (government, professional, academic, National Focal
Point as well as Offshore Industry and Ports where appropriate).
4.2.8
The processes of the scheme shall include clear record-keeping that details all
processes adopted: records of decision, timing, appeals, reasoning, forms and
register, follow up processes for assessing currency (validity) etc.. These should
be comprehensively detailed in the submission.
4.2.9
The scheme should advise the Board if there are other schemes within its area of
jurisdiction and detail how its own status has been defined and agreed in regard
to those schemes. It should also detail its communication processes with such
schemes with particular detail on the method it adopts to communicate and
share its findings and how any differences or ambiguities are resolved. In
particular it should describe how it deals with individuals making multiple
applications and whether there is a degree of harmonisation, standardization of
processes and reciprocity.
4.2.10 The scheme should publish its Rules and Processes together with its critical
dates. This shall be kept current and may be achieved by way of a website.
Currency will ensure publication of relevant Rules and Processes before critical
dates on which they impact.
4.2.11 A scheme can operate in the national language but see 4.1.3 above for the
Board’s language requirement for submission documentation.
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4.2.12 The Board reserves the right to inspect specific scheme documents, such as the
Register of Individuals, where it feels this is necessary to aid it in its own
recognition assessment process.
4.2.13 A scheme might within its own processes distinguish different levels of
competency. Where these exist they should be fully described and the Board will
look for detailed cross-referencing to its own Standards and an explanation as to
how such processes contribute to the overall system of accreditation and
ongoing recognition of an individual’s competence.
4.2.14 A scheme might include an overall set of competencies as well as subsets based
on limits such as ports, bathymetry, shorelining etc.. Where these exist they
should be fully described and the Board will look for detailed cross-referencing to
its own Standards and an explanation as to how such processes contribute to the
overall system of accreditation.
4.2.15 Where a submission considers it cannot meet the guidelines of the Board due to
government imposed procedures or legal requirements the Board will expect a
fully detailed explanation sufficient for the Board to take them into account
during its deliberations.
4.2.16 The Board shall look to the comprehensiveness of submitted Schemes and
completeness of documentation including, where relevant, documents which
authenticate claims made in the submission and reserves the right to seek any
clarifying documentation or explanation it needs to assist in its process of review.
4.3 Statement to be included in the scheme’s certificate
Schemes providing a programme, which has been recognised as outlined in Sub-section
4.1, shall be required to issue successful candidates with a certificate of the successful
assessment of their competence in relation to the programme or recognition scheme.
Such a certificate may acknowledge that the scheme has received the Board’s
recognition, specifying the level of that recognition, as in the following example:
“This Assessment scheme has been recognised as meeting the requirements for
Recognition of Individuals in the FIG/IHO/ICA Standards of Competence for Nautical
Cartographers.
The submitted scheme will include examples of certificates at all levels awarded by the
scheme.
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.
5. SYLLABUS OUTLINE
XVII
BASIC SUBJECTS
B1
B1.1
B1.2
B1.3
B1.4
B1.5
B1.6
B1.7
B1.8
B1.9
B1.10
B1.11
B2
B2.1
B2.2
B2.3
B2.4
B2.5
B3
B3.1
B3.2
B3.3
B3.4
B4
B4.1
B4.2
B4.3
B4.4
B4.5
Mathematics and Statistics
Functions
Differential calculus
Integral calculus
Series
Matrix algebra
Complex variables
Co-ordinate Geometry
Plane trigonometry
Spherical trigonometry
Probability and Statistics
Units of measure
Information and Communication Technology
Computer fundamentals
Operating Systems and Basic S/W modules
Programming concepts
Communication tools and Internet
Database Management Systems
Marine Geography
General Geography of the Earth
Marine Geomorphology and Marine Geographic Features
Marine Geophysics
Ocean Processes
Hydrography
Hydrography and Navigation
Hydrographic surveys
Positioning
Depth determination
Hydrographic data management
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ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS
E1
E1.1
E1.2
E1.3
E1.4
E1.5
E1.6
E1.7
E1.8
E2
E2.1
E2.2
E2.3
E2.4
E2.5
E2.6
E2.7
E2.8
E2.9
E2.10
E2.11
E2.12
E3
E3.1
E3.2
E3.3
E3.4
E3.5
E3.6
E3.7
E3.8
E3.9
E4
E4.1
E4.2
E4.3
E4.4
General Cartography
Introduction to Cartography
Shapes of the Earth
Planimetric concepts
Spherical concepts
Geodetic concepts
Cartographic Principles
Cartographic Projections
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Basics
Nautical Cartography
Evolution and Characteristics of Nautical Charts
Nautical Chart Objectives and Classification
International and National Related Organizations
Electronic chart systems
INT Charts. Small and Medium Scales
International Nautical Chart Specifications
Nautical Chart Symbols and Abbreviations.
Cartographic Generalisation
Cartographic Schemes
General Nautical Chart Production Flow
Special purpose Nautical Charts
Related Nautical Publications
Nautical Cartographic Data
Metadata
Coastline and Topographic Data
Bathymetric Data
Horizontal and Vertical Datum
Digital Elevation Models
Navigation Hazards and Aids to Navigation
Oceanographic Data
Marine Geology and Magnetic Data
Sailing Directions and other Nautical Publications
Nautical Chart Compilation
Nautical Chart Design
Information Sources
Data Evaluation and Selection
Compilation of different features. Methods and procedures.
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E5
E5.1
E5.2
E5.3
E5.4
E5.5
E6
E6.1
E6.2
E6.3
E6.4
E7
E7.1
E7.2
E7.3
E7.4
E7.5
E7.6
E8
E8.1
E8.2
E8.3
E8.4
E8.5
E8.6
E8.7
Nautical Chart Production
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Introduction to Nautical Chart Production
Paper Nautical Chart Production
Introduction
Cartographic editing and product preparation.
Production of Originals
Materials
Color Proof
Reproduction Techniques
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Maintenance
Digital Chart Production
Raster Charts
Raster Data Capture Method
Production
Distribution and Maintenance
Vector Charts
Vector Data Capture Method
Definition of Layers and Topology Creation
Chart Validation
Attribution
Legal Aspects
Marine Law and Product Liability
Copyright and Contracts
Law of the Sea
Delimitation zones
Spatial Information
Introduction to GIS
Geographic Information System concepts and Spatial Models
Geographic data in the computer.
Data acquisition and processing
Spatial databases.
Spatial Databases infrastructure
Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)
ENC Concepts
International Standards
ENC Production
ENC Data Creation
ENC Editing
ENC Validation
ENC Distribution and Maintenance
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E8.8
E8.9
ENC Product Specifications
ECDIS Concept
SPECIALISM SUBJECTS
SP1 Industrial and Engineering Survey Chart Production
SP1.1
Introduction to Industrial Surveys
SP1.2
Data and Chart Production
SP1.3
Route Surveys
SP1.4
Dredging Surveys
SP1.5
Shallow Geophysical Site Surveys
SP1.6
Video Surveys
SP1.7
Geotechnical Surveys
SP1.8
Chart and Product Design
SP1.9
Chart and Product Quality Control
SP2 Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
SP2.1
Sensor Data Formats
SP2.2
Geometric Modeling
SP2.3
Data Management, Processing and Analysis
SP2.4
Applications
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XXII
6. DETAILED SYLLABUS
1
2
FIG/IHO/ICA INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD SYLLABUS – 3rd EDITION
Item and Title
Level
AB
Both Category B and A
Basic 1: Mathematics and Statistics
B1.1 Functions
P-
B1.2 Differential Calculus
PP
Calculate gradients of simple functions.
B1.3 Integral Calculus
P-
B1.4 Series
P-
B1.5 Matrix Algebra
PF
B1.6 Complex Variables
P-
Describe types of matrices and perform basic
matrix operations such as: addition, multiplication
and transposition. Solve simultaneous equations.
Only for Category A
Course
Cross-reference
Volume &
Page
Describe and recognise various types of
function such as: linear, monotonic,
periodic and continuous. Explain limits of
functions, implicit and inverse functions.
Solve problems using appropriate functions
Explain the meaning of higher order
derivatives, partial differentiation and use
of local minima and maxima. Apply
differential calculus to problem solving.
Integrate
simple
functions
and
combinations of them using integration by
parts and substitution. Calculate the area
under a curve.
Describe both finite and infinite forms of
the
binomial expansion. Classify series
as divergent or convergent by the
application of tests. Apply Newton’s
approximation method to find the roots of
equations. Use Taylor and MacLaurin
series to evaluate functions.
Perform simple matrix inversions.
Calculate determinants and Eigen values.
Describe complex numbers in both
Cartesian and polar formats and the use of
the Argand diagram. Calculate products,
quotients, powers and roots of complex
numbers.
3
B1.7 Co-ordinate Geometry
PF
Explain co-ordinate systems, Cartesian and polar
co-ordinates. Identify linear and quadratic
functions.
Describe equations of lines and
planes, the angle between lines and planes, the
intersection between lines and planes and the
distance from a point to a plane.
B1.8 Plane Trigonometry
PP
Describe relationship between triangles’ sides and
angles. Use sine, cosine and tangent formulae.
B1.9 Spherical Trigonometry
PF
Describe the sphere, great circles, spherical
angles, spherical triangles and spherical excess.
B1.10 Probability and
Statistics
PP
Classify errors.
Describe the treatment of
systematic and random errors in measurements.
Describe the basic ideas of probability theory:
mean, standard deviation, variance, co-variance,
correlation, residuals and minimising the sum of
the squared residuals.
B1.11 Units of Measure
PP
Describe System International (SI), Imperial and
other systems of units in common use. Classify
fundamental and derived units.
Describe conic sections, direction cosines
and the parametric equations of curves
and surfaces. Calculate the equations of
lines and planes, the angle between lines
and planes, the intersection between lines
and planes and the distance from a point
to a plane.
Calculate triangle sides and distances.
Use the sine, cosine and 4 part formulae to
solve spherical triangles. Use Napier’s rules
to solve right angled and quadratic
triangles.
Calculate errors and apply appropriate
statistical tests. Estimate standard errors
and weights. Conduct numerical analysis
and approximation. Use Filtering and
Smoothing
techniques.
Formulate
Stochastic Models.
4
FIG/IHO/ICA INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD SYLLABUS – 3rd EDITION
Item and Title
Level
AB
Both Category B and A
Only for Category A
Course
Cross-reference
Volume &
Page
Basic 2. Information and Communication Technology
B2.1 Computer Fundamentals
PF
B2.2 Operating Systems and
Basic S/W modules
PP
B2.3 Programming concepts
PF
B2.4 Communication Tools
and Internet
PP
B2.5 Database Management
Systems (DBMS)
PP
Explain how the following components interact
to form a computer system:
central
processing unit, storage devices, storage
media, input and output ports and devices.
Describe the input and output devices
particularly useful in Geomatics and computer
assisted cartographic systems.
Describe the architecture of operating system
software, such as Windows, UNIX and Linux.
List the functions and operations provided by
an operating system.
Operate common
application software systems such as
spreadsheet, word processor, graphics
software, and internet browser.
Program
objectives.
Describe
software
development procedures:
statement
of
requirements, graphics user interface (GUI)
design, algorithm development, flowcharts,
encoding, pseudocode. Define syntax, data
types and data structures, control structures,
arrays, pointers, functions, and file processing
procedures for a modern programming
language, such as Visual Basic, Visual C++, or
Java.
Explain the networking concepts underlying
Internet
and
intranet
communications.
Describe the features, resources and security
issues of the Internet. Conduct searches for
specialized information using Internet tools.
List appropriate criteria for selecting
computer systems for cartographic data
acquisition, processing, management and
display.
Explain the standards for
interfacing peripheral devices:
RS-232, USB, SCSI etc.
Define
different
types
of
database
management systems, and explain the
architecture,
functions
and
operations
provided by each. Execute basic operations in
a DBMS and use SQL.
Describe
the
development
of
an
information system, built upon database
management software.
Write simple computer routines using a
modern programming language, to solve
practical problems.
Explain the different Internet access
modes, and their bandwidths.
Upload cartographic products to a web
page. Implement basic web page design.
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FIG/IHO/ICA INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD SYLLABUS – 3rd EDITION
Item and Title
Level
AB
Both Category B and A
Only for Category A
Course
Crossreference
Volume
& Page
Basic 3: Marine Geography
B3.1 General
Geography of the
Earth
FF
Describe the major components of the Earth System.
Identify categories of land and water masses. Explain the
plate tectonic theory.
B3.2 Marine
Geomorphology and
Marine Geographic
Features
PF
Explain the concept of marine geomorphology. Identify
and describe marine geographic features, such as
oceans, seas, channels, among others. Define coastline,
bays, inlets, capes, among others. Describe siltation,
erosion and different types of sediments. Describe
coastal zones, various types of shoreline, continental
shelves and marine geomorphology.
Analyse differences and relations between
marine geographic features, formation,
evolution and consideration for charting
(e.g. areas of siltation, erosion and other
dynamic processes). Identify coastal
zones, various types of shorelines and
explain the concept of continental shelves.
B3.3 Marine
Geophysics
PF
Describe geophysical aspects of marine geographic
features; gravity , magnetic and seismic methods for
mapping of marine features and the equipment required
for such mapping techniques. Explain data acquisition
and processing
Describe methodology employed for
specific hydrographic works like measuring
sediment thickness, slope measurement
and geo-morphological processes of
particular interest.
B3.4 Ocean
Processes
PF
Define the following terms, including units and normal
ranges: salinity, conductivity, temperature, pressure,
density and colour. Describe the relationship between
temperature and salinity in relation to depth Define the
general characteristics of climatic mean ocean currents.
List the main physical oceanographic processes, such as
wind driven, thermohaline and tidal currents. Describe
the forces leading to horizontal and vertical tidal motions.
Describe the nature of tides.
Explain the effects of solar radiation.
Describe the optical properties of sea
water. Explain temperature and salinity
distribution and variation.
Explain the
relationship between winds, waves, swell,
sea state. Employ tide and current models
and prediction software.
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FIG/IHO/ICA INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD SYLLABUS – 3rd EDITION
Item and Title
Level
AB
Both Category B and A
Only for Category A
Course
Crossreference
Volume
& Page
Basic 4: Hydrography
B4.1 Hydrography
and Navigation
B4.2 Hydrographic
Surveys
PF
Explain the relationship between hydrography and
navigation. Differentiate types of navigation.
Describe and identify the navigational hazards and
describe elements used as navigation aids.
Analyse relationship between hydrography and
navigation.
PF
Describe and
explain hydrographic survey
operations essential to ensure safety of navigation.
Differentiate types of hydrographic surveys.
Analyse hydrographic data in the light of
IHO survey specifications.
B4.3 Positioning
DF
B4.4 Depth
Determination
DF
Describe different methods used in hydrographic
features' and sounding positioning. Describe the
principles of the Global Navigation Satellite Systems
(GNSS).
Explain different methods used to determine depth.
B4.5 Hydrographic
data Management
PF
Evaluate different positioning systems being
used to locate depths and features.
Understand the types and sources of uncertainty
in hydrographic positions.
Evaluate different depth determination methods
used,
including
remote
sensing
based
techniques. Understand the types and sources of
uncertainties in depth measurements.
Classify hydrographic data in relation to its
origin, management, archiving and storage
products and applications used.
Describe hydrographic data acquisition, processing,
analysis and management procedures and systems.
Explain the concept of hydrographic source
database.
7
Course
Cross-reference
FIG/IHO/ICA INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD SYLLABUS – 3rd EDITION
Item and Title
Level
AB
Both Category B and A
Volume &
Page
Only for Category A
Essential 1: General Cartography
E1.1 Introduction to
Cartography
E1.2 Shapes of the Earth
FF
FF
E1.3 Planimetric Concepts
DP
E1.4 Spherical Concepts
PP
E1.5 Geodetic Concepts
DF
E1.6 Cartographic Principles
PF
Define
Cartography.
Describe
different
categories of maps and charts and their uses.
Describe the shape of the earth. Describe the
figure of the earth as a geoid, as an ellipsoid
of revolution, and as a sphere.
Define a plane. Explain limitations of the
application of the planimetric concept.
Calculate grid plane co-ordinates. Measure
and calculate angles, distances and areas on a
plane.
Describe the elements of the earth seen as a
sphere. Explain and determine geographic coordinates of a location. Calculate differences in
latitude and longitude between locations.
Calculate distances and bearings between
locations.
Identify the parameters defining a datum.
Identify different datums. Explain geodetic coordinates, distances and bearing (azimuth).
Explain
distortions
produced
when
representing the shape of the earth on a flat
surface.
Specify cases where the
concept should be applied.
planimetric
Explain when and how the spherical
approximation can be used.
Differentiate between various coordinate
systems on the ellipsoid.
Calculate
geodetic co-ordinates. Select appropriate
datum for a specific area.
Apply transformation models from different
datums.
Analyse
distortions
produced
when
representing the shape of the earth on a
plane surface (particular scales, Tissot’s
theorem, principal directions)
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E1.7 Cartographic
Projections
E1.8 Photogrammetry and
Remote Sensing Basics
DP
PF
Compare and classify the properties of Equal
Area, Equidistant and Conformal projections in
all kinds of developable surfaces (cylindrical,
azimuthal and conic). Describe grids and
graticules on projections.
Use computer
packages
to
calculate
Mercator
and
Transverse Mercator projection. Use these
projections for the composition of a nautical
chart.
Describe geometrical principles of imaging and
how to use images (air photos, satellite
images) to define basic topographic features
(coastlines, road network, etc.). List remote
sensing techniques applicable to bathymetry
and coastal mapping.
Evaluate and understand distortions and
select the most appropriate projection for
a specific area / scale / objective.
Calculate grids and graticules for most
commonly used projections.
Interpret the results of photogrammetric
and image processing for application to
topographic feature delineation.
9
FIG/IHO/ICA INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD SYLLABUS – 3rd EDITION
Item and Title
Level
AB
Both Category B and A
Only for Category A
Course
Cross-reference
Volume &
Page
Essential 2 - Nautical Cartography
E2.1 Evolution and
characteristics of Nautical
Charts
E2.2 Nautical Chart Objective
and Classification
E2.3 International and
National related
Organizations
FF
DP
FF
E2.4 Electronic Chart systems
FF
E2.5 INT Charts. Small and
Medium Scales
DP
Describe
the
evolution
and
main
characteristics of the nautical chart. Describe
the characteristics of the projections used for
nautical charts.
Explain the different uses of the nautical chart.
Classify nautical charts according to scale,
objectives,
edition,
presentation
and
production methods (paper - digital).
Describe and explain the content of a nautical
chart. Differentiate special purpose nautical
charts. Use nautical chart for various
applications.
Identify
National
and
International
Organisations related to nautical charting.
Describe the concept of an official nautical
chart. Differentiate responsibilities in the
nautical chart production.
Describe the requirements of the International
Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the carriage
of Nautical Charts (SOLAS ChapV, Regulations
2,19,27)
Identify different types of navigational
electronic chart systems, such as Electronic
Chart Display and Information system
(ECDIS), Raster Chart Display System (RCDS)
and Electronic Chart System (ECS). Explain the
differences between them.
Describe the characteristics of Electronic
Navigational Chart (ENC).
Describe the concept of INT Charts. Explain
standards for INT Charts production.
Use INT Chart schemes.
Select an appropriate nautical chart for a
specific purpose. Design a nautical chart
for a specific purpose.
Evaluate and apply INT Chart Schemes
and Specifications. Create a cartographic
scheme following the INT Chart concept.
10
E2.6 International Nautical
Charts Specifications
DP
Describe and apply international nautical
charts specifications.
Evaluate and select the appropriate
international specification according to the
type of nautical chart under production.
Identify the visual variables and their use
in designing a symbol. Create special
symbols when needed to portray a feature.
E2.7 Nautical Charts Symbols
and Abbreviations
DP
Describe and use international nautical Chart
symbols and abbreviations. (IHO Pub. M-4 ).
E2.8 Cartographic
Generalization
DP
Apply generalization techniques on point, line
and area features.
Differentiate semantic and geometric
generalization.
Describe and apply different approaches
for the generalisation of point, line and
area features.
E2.9 Cartographic Schemes
DP
Describe the need of chart schemes. Explain
the logic under cartographic Schemes.
Analyse cartographic schemes.
Design cartographic schemes. Specify
considerations under which cartographic
schemes should be developed.
E2.10 General Nautical Chart
Production Flow
DP
Evaluate a flow model in operation. Create
Describe
a flow model according to a given
infrastructure
E2.11 Special Purpose
Nautical Charts
DP
Define and explain the traditional and digital
flowlines for chart production. Differentiate
responsibilities under each component.
Analyse a flow model and identify critical
areas
Identify and use different types of special
Purpose nautical charts and their objectives
(among others small crafts, fisheries, GEBCO,
tourism, Coastal Zone Management,)
E2.12 Related Nautical
Publications
FF
Design special purpose nautical charts
considering requirements of client. Select
and evaluate information to produce
special purpose nautical charts
Identify and explain the content of Nautical
publications as a complement to the nautical
chart
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FIG/IHO/ICA INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD SYLLABUS – 3
Item and Title
Level
AB
Both Category B and A
rd
EDITION
Only for Category A
Course
Cross-reference
Volume &
Page
Essential 3: Nautical Cartographic Data
E3.1 Metadata
PF
E3.2 Coastline and
Topographic Data
DF
E3.3 Bathymetric Data
DF
E3.4 Horizontal and Vertical
Datum
PF
Explain the purpose and importance of
metadata.
Identify and explain different sources of
information used to delineate the coastline
and other topographic features.
Identify and explain different sources of
information providing bathymetric data.
Explain the concept of CATZOC (CATegory of
ZOnes of Confidence)
Identify the various types of datums used by
various datasets.
Explain the differences
between these datums.
E3.5 Digital Elevation Models
PF
Describe the utilization of digital elevation
models for the production and portrayal of
contours and other cartographic features.
E3.6 Navigational Hazards
and Aids to Navigation
PF
Identify and explain various sources of
information on navigational hazards and aids
to navigation.
Identify and explain different sources of
oceanographic information required for
nautical charts
Identify and explain different sources of
marine geology and magnetic information
required for nautical charts
Identify and explain the content of nautical
publications.
E3.7 Oceanographic Data
DF
E3.8 Marine Geology and
Magnetic Data
DF
E3.9 Sailing Directions and
other Nautical Publications
DF
Organize and utilize metadata sets for
various spatial entities.
Evaluate sources and specifications of
data.
Analyse the characteristics of bathymetric
data. Evaluate sources and quality of
data, from leadline to multibeam sonar and
airborne LIDAR bathymetry.
Apply and calculate datum transformation.
Evaluate block shifts, “rubber sheeting”
and other techniques of relating datasets,
plus their advantages, limitations and
disadvantages.
Identify the methods for the creation of
digital elevation models using point and
line data. Using appropriate software tools,
create a digital elevation model and
produce contours and other cartographic
features, in relation to the scale and the
category of the chart.
Analyse data and sources providing aids to
navigation information.
Evaluate the sources and characteristics of
oceanographic data.
Evaluate the sources and characteristics of
marine geology and magnetic data.
Analyse nautical publication content as
applied to nautical chart production.
Update nautical publications in response to
new cartographic information.
12
FIG/IHO/ICA INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD SYLLABUS – 3rd EDITION
Item and Title
Level
AB
Both Category B and A
Only for Category A
Course
Cross-reference
Volume &
Page
Essential 4: Nautical Chart Compilation
E4.1 Nautical Chart Design
DP
Describe the chart compilation process and
flow line. Differentiate steps to be followed
and calculate human resources and time.
Design and specify characteristics of the
chart to be produced, such that it is
appropriate for its intended use. Plan the
execution of all activities involved in chart
compilation.
Construct source data diagrams. Calculate
transformations needed to bring all data to
a common horizontal and vertical datum.
E4.2 Information Sources
PP
Identify, compile and classify all source
information. Analyse legacy nautical charts
and reports. Define and describe source data
diagrams and how data integration is carried
out. Use source data diagrams in the
compilation process. Explain
Data quality implications relevant to scales,
density, accuracy, time, different datums,
technologies etc.
E4.3 Data Evaluation and
Selection
D-P
Identify changes to chart content requiring
Notices to Mariners.
Describe Notices to
Mariners, Radio Navigation Warnings, and
block corrections to charts.
Evaluate the quality and select all
appropriate sources of information relevant
to the chart project. Explain the relevance
of ISO standards in QA and QC for nautical
charts. Identify and apply quality control
(QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes
for the compilation of nautical charts.
E4.4 Compilation of
Different Features. Methods
and Procedures
D-P
Describe the methodology and the procedure
for, and execute, the compilation of multiple
sets of features, such as:
bathymetric,
topographic, navaids, geographic names. Use
appropriate hardware and software
Plan the compilation process. Evaluate and
resolve conflicts found. Generalise and
harmonize information at different scales
with the use of appropriate software.
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Essential 5: Nautical Chart Production
E5.1 Introduction to Nautical
Chart Production
E5.2 Paper Nautical Chart
Production
(a) Introduction
P-F
List the different types of nautical charts and
their uses. Distinguish between the production
requirements for nautical charts and other
categories of mapping.
Elaborate
on
the
design
and
implementation of cartographic databases
on a conceptual, logical, and physical level.
D-D
Describe advantages and disadvantages of
paper nautical charts.
Describe how
production steps can be implemented in a
computer assisted environment
Describe the methodology and the procedure
for,
and execute, the cartographic editing of the
data. Design and generate marginal and grid
information
(layout
elements).
Use
appropriate hardware and software
Describe steps and techniques used to
prepare originals. Apply techniques and
prepare originals using photo scribing and
cutting, image setter, direct positives or other
methods. Merge layers. Generate digital files
with layers.
Identify and select different types of materials.
Use material with appropriate tools. Describe
material characteristics (plastics, paper chart,
films).
Describe procedure to make a color proof. Use
appropriate elements and equipment to
execute a manual / digital color proof.
Evaluate cost factors in producing and
maintaining Nautical Charts.
(b) Cartographic Editing and
product preparation
D-D
(c) Production of Originals
P-P
(d) Materials
D-D
(e) Color Proof
D-P
Select criteria to accept and reject data as
appropriate.
Evaluate the results of a color proof and
apply corrections to layers as needed.
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(f) Reproduction techniques
F-F
(g) Quality Control and
Quality Assurance
D-P
(h) Maintenance
D-P
E5.3 Digital Chart Production
F-F
Explain various printing techniques. Describe
the most common problems and solutions.
Define environmental characteristics needed
for printing. Describe and apply printing on
demand procedures.
Describe and apply procedures for QC and QA
required during the full process of manual and
computer assisted nautical chart production.
Prepare, record and report on the procedure
followed.
Explain importance of keeping nautical charts
up-to-date. Describe and apply methods to
update nautical charts (such as Notices to
Mariners, block corrections, new editions)
Explain
the
concept,
characteristics,
advantages and disadvantages of vector and
raster charts. Identify examples of different
types of digital chart products available.
Evaluate the need for print on demand.
Select appropriate sources and formats.
Evaluate harmonisation of different source
data. Validate and control scanning
processes.
Select software for raster chart production
Design special procedures for QC and QA
to be applied to nautical chart production.
Analyse and evaluate results of QC and QA
procedures in accordance with the relevant
ISO standards.
Evaluate type of corrections and select the
most appropriate method to update a
nautical chart.
Describe the characteristics of vector and
raster data models, and the application of
these models to digital chart production
and maintenance
E5.4 Raster Charts
(a) Raster Data capture
method
D-P
Describe raster data structures. Explain
scanning processes. Execute a rasterization
process.
(b) Production
D-P
(c) Distribution and
Maintenance
D-P
Describe
produce
software.
Describe
distribute
and explain the steps required to
raster charts. Use appropriate
and explain the steps required to
and maintain raster charts.
Design an information flow to distribute
and update a raster chart. Evaluate
distribution and maintenance procedures.
Describe the vector data structures. Explain
vectorisation
processes.
Execute
a
vectorisation process. Convert raster to vector
data and vice-versa, under supervision. Apply
data harmonisation procedures
Select appropriate sources and formats.
Evaluate quality of Raster to Vector and
Vector to Raster transformations. Evaluate
harmonisation
processes.
Conduct
validation and control of digital data.
E5.5 Vector Charts
(a) Vector Data capture
method
D-P
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(b) Definition of layers and
topology creation
P-P
(c) Chart Validation
D-P
(d) Attribution
D-P
Prepare different types of layers using
appropriate software tools. Explain and build
topology using software tools.
Explain and describe criteria for vector chart
validation. Use appropriate software for chart
validation.
Apply codes and assign appropriate attributes
to objects, following standards and using
software tools.
Evaluate layer content and topology, and
resolve conflicts.
Evaluate the results of chart validation.
Evaluate coding
attributes
to objects.
and
assignment
of
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Essential 6: Legal Aspects
E6.1 Marine Law and Product
Liability
FF
Explain legal liability of the Nautical
Cartographer for their chart products.
Review case law relevant to cartographic
liability. Describe the basic process of
marine accident investigations and court
cases, in relation to the quality,
correctness and proper use of nautical
charts.
E6.2 Copyright and Contracts
PF
Describe copyright and bilateral arrangements.
Explain contractual considerations in
planning and producing nautical charts.
E6.3 Law of the Sea
PF
Describe the historical development of the
Law of the Sea. Explain its influence on
nautical cartography.
Incorporate provisions of the Law of the
Sea, in planning and specifying nautical
charts.
E6.4 Delimitation zones
DF
Describe the nature, characteristics, and
delimitation of: Baselines, Interior/internal
waters, Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone,
Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental Shelf,
High Seas, boundaries between States with
opposite or adjacent coasts, and other
delimitations.
Calculate distances, areas and determine
outer limits of Territorial Sea, Contiguous
Zone, Exclusive Economic Zone and
Continental Shelf based on available data
and according to the Scientific and
Technical Guidelines of the UN Commission
on Limits of the Continental Shelf.
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Title
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Both Category B and
A
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& Page
Essential 7: Spatial Information
E 7.1 Introduction to
GIS
PF
Define a GIS and its functionality
(concepts, components, scope and
application)
Explain the relationship of GIS to other fields
Distinguish CAD systems and GIS.
Identify various GIS and their strengths
and/or weaknesses.
E 7.2 Geographical
Information
concepts and Spatial
Models
P-
Identify conceptual models of spatial
information
Elaborate on alternative representations of
spatial information
E 7.3 Geographic
data in the computer
PP
Describe the ways in which spatial data may
be efficiently coded into a computer system
to support the operations of a GIS
Elaborate on topology and its utilization
Elaborate on data quality and data
exchange standards as described by ISO.
Identify various geographic data formats
including “open” formats [XML, GML,
SVG].
Perform basic data conversion functions
[raster to vector and vice versa]
E 7.4 Data
acquisition and
processing
PF
Identify sources of geographical data, data
collectors and providers.
Describe data acquisition [manual,
semiautomatic, automatic], preliminary data
processing, data storage, retrieval and
display
Use a system to perform data capture, georeferencing, storage, update, retrieval,
query and output operations on spatial
data sets.
Explain various data visualisation
techniques. Select appropriate
visualisation techniques for a specific
problem.
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E7.5 Spatial
Databases
PF
Describe and use a relational database.
Explain the structural differences between
spatial and non-spatial databases. Describe
their use in relation to the framework of a
Geographic Information System.
Elaborate on conceptual, logical and
physical modelling of spatial databases
Design and build a spatial data base
Describe and use spatial query languages
Understand concepts and design
principles of metadata databases.
Understand various models of database
structuring. Formulate database queries
using GIS and DBMS query languages
E7.6 Spatial Data
Infrastructure
FP
Explain Spatial Data Infrastructure
Elaborate on Spatial Data Infrastructure
as means of facilitation and coordination
for the exchange and sharing of spatial
data among data providers and users in
the spatial data community.
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Essential 8: Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)
E8.1 ENC Concepts
FF
Define the Electronic Navigational Chart.
Explain constraints in electronic chart
production. Explain ENC as a product.
E8.2 International Standards
PF
E8.3 production
DP
Identify the content of international digital
chart standards, such as IHO S-52, S-57, S61, S-65.
Interpret and make use of
information provided by such standards. With
specific reference to ENCs, explain Object
Based Data Bases.
Explain the general
principles
underpinning
chart
data
visualisation. Describe Presentation Library.
Describe ENC Production Requirements. Apply
processes to ensure synergy between paper
and ENC production techniques.
Apply
production
requirements
within
approved Quality Management System.
E8.4 ENC Data Creation
PP
E8.5 ENC Editing
DP
E8.6 ENC Validation
DP
Describe, explain and apply ENC cell base
concept. Make use of appropriate software
for ENC production.
Describe characteristics of ENC editing
processes and edit an ENC, using appropriate
software.
Explain quality requirements as applied to
ENC. Identify the content of IHO S-58
standard. Use validation software.
Explain the concept and purpose of
Marine Information Objects (MIO), and list
some potential data types. Explain the
Additional Military Layer (AML) concept.
Use appropriate software to demonstrate
the display of ENC data in ECDIS utilizing
symbols of the presentation library.
Specify ENC Production Requirement.
Design production processes to ensure
synergy between paper
and ENC
production techniques.
Design appropriate Quality Management
Processes.
Design and plan an ENC database, taking
into account digital generalization factors
(such as SCAMIN).
Design and plan an ENC portfolio
Specify and test software for ENC
validation, using the IHO ENC Test Data
Set. Evaluate accomplishment of minimum
standard performances. Evaluate validation
results, and resolve conflicts.
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E8.7 ENC Distribution and
Maintenance
DF
Explain ENC distribution and maintenance
methods. Describe the content of IHO S-63
standard. Explain the IHO World-wide
Electronic Navigational Chart Data Base
(WEND) concept. List the existing Regional
Electronic Chart Co-ordinating Centres (RENC)
Design an information flow to distribute
and update ENC. Evaluate distribution and
maintenance procedures.
E8.8 ENC Product
Specifications
DF
Describe and explain S-57 dataset topological
model (objects, object classes, attribute
classes, master/slave objects.
Describe, explain and apply the IHO object
catalogue.
Describe and apply the use of the S-57
dataset topological model and the IHO
object catalogue for aggregation objects
and association objects.
E8.9 ECDIS Concept –
Operational Use
DF
Explain ECDIS as a system. Describe the
ECDIS type-approval process. List the typeapproved ECDIS systems. Use appropriate
software to demonstrate the operational use
of ECDIS in basic route planning and route
monitoring.
Explain the difference between ENC and
System Electronic Navigational Chart
(SENC). Explain the integration of ECDIS
with other navigational systems, such as
GPS, compass, AIS, radar, ARPA etc.
Demonstrate the manual, semiautomatic
and automatic updating of ENCs installed
on ECDIS.
Discuss the benefits and risks of electronic
charts from a shipboard perspective.
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rd
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Specialism 1: Industrial and Engineering Survey Chart Production
SP1.1 Introduction to
Industrial Surveys
P-P
Describe the various types of surveys
undertaken and the requirement for charts,
the information contained and their layout and
format.
Differentiate
between
various
specifications (e.g. UKOOA, IMCA, MMS)
Explain the different types of data
collected and their impact on the
coverage, chart parameters and data
presentation methods for specific types of
surveys.
SP1.2 Data and Chart
Production
D-F
Describe the various strategies for producing
chart products for Industrial Surveys.
Differentiate between the various data types
their volumes and formats. Describe the steps
required to process field data through
calibrations, editing, cleaning and QC steps to
produce a field chart product.
Specify data flows for certain types of
surveys and evaluate areas of risk or
weakness in the approach. Design and
produce a Chart Production Plan showing
the data processing and charting tasks, the
time, resources and sequence.
SP1.3 Route Surveys
D-F
Describe the methodology and the procedure
for the production of charts and data products
for a pipeline or cable route survey. Explain
the use of vertical exaggeration in digital
elevation models and profiles..
SP1.4 Dredging Surveys
P-P
SP1.5 Shallow Geophysical
Site Surveys
P-F
Describe stages in the production of charts in
support of dredging operations. Evaluate the
methods for describing the volumes of
material.
Explain the requirements of site surveys and
outline the types of charts required to
adequately report and represent the data
collected.
Describe how multiple vertical
layers may be depicted.
Plan the compilation process and describe
how the data shall be presented. Evaluate
the use of different presentation methods
and their impact upon any generalisation
or harmonisation of information at
different scales/layers.
Create sample
chart products
Apply techniques and prepare sample
charts.
Differentiate between the roles of the
surveyor and geophysicist and their
contribution to the data presentation
process. Produce sample charts to reflect
various survey requirements e.g. drilling
site survey and a marine anchoring
activity.
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SP1.6 Video Surveys
P-F
Describe the procedure to produce a video
survey. Describe the various formats and
types of data available and differentiate when
they may be most appropriate. Explain the
process of video eventing and describe how
the information observed on a video is related
to other data products such as charts.
Evaluate the use of colour or grayscale
imagery. Produce a video with annotation
and events in association with a paper
chart. Describe the various methods for
the delivery of video data products.
SP1.7 Geotechnical Surveys
P-F
Describe the types of data obtained and the
methods for presenting this data both in
written and graphical form.
Produce sample charts to reflect the
various data requirements.
SP1.8 Chart and Product
Design
P-F
Explain the difference between 2-D and 3-D
representation when applied to paper and
other media. Describe the process required to
create imagery (colour DTMs, mosaics etc) on
paper charts.
SP1.9 Chart and Product
Quality Control
D-P
Verify and control the quality of data for
specific charts. Describe when, where and
how this task fits within the production
process.
Create sample paper products that include
numerous data types with 2-D and 3-D
representations and imagery.
Produce
sample electronic or digital media
representations of 2-D and 3-D data
including imagery.
Design a data processing and production
process that includes rigorous quality
control steps.
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Specialism 2: Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
SP2.1 Sensor Data Formats
DP
Identify the characteristics of the common
satellite and photogrammetric sensor formats,
such as EROS, IKONOS, SPOT, Landsat,
panchromatic, etc.
Define
geometric
and
radiometric
accuracy. Select the most appropriate
data sources for the compilation and
updating of a nautical chart.
SP22 Geometric Modeling
DP
Ingest and georeference raw photogrammetric
and satellite data.
SP2.3 Data Management
Processing and Analysis
DP
Display and edit vector data. Use orthoimages
to delineate and update cartographic features.
SP2.4 Applications
PF
Describe how laser and radar altimetry are
used for water surface mapping. Describe the
use of remote sensing for oil spill mapping.
Specify the required resolution for digital
elevation data. Import and display digital
elevation data.
Produce orthorectified
images.
Export data to different geodetic systems
and image formats. Execute multispectral
image processing and analysis. Execute
supervised and unsupervised image
classification. Combine data sets from
different sensors / acquisition systems into
a single image. Describe and execute
resampling through cubic convolution,
bilinear
interpolation,
and
nearest
neighbour processes, and select the most
appropriate method for a specific
application.
Process remotely sensed data to determine
bathymetry and map water surface
features.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX I
MODEL LOG BOOK FOR PROFICIENCY AND EXPERIENCE
Candidate : ____________________________________________________________
DATES
TOTAL
FROM
TO
01-01-15
01-02-20
01-05-01
01-02-15
01-04-20
01-08-30
4.0
8.0
17.0
01-10-01
01-12-01
02-01-05
02-05-30
Total period
DESCRIPTION WORK
LOCATION
WEEKS
SUPERVISOR
TITLE
& SIGNATURE
Responsible for compiling chart No 1234.
In charge of updating charts No 4321, 432, 43 and 4.
In charge of ENC production of River XXX .
HO "xx"
Party chief
Cartographic Dept.
8.0
Design and development of software to merge
geographic names data into planimetric information.
Hamburg
Executive Officer
CharttMap Co.
21.0
Responsible for executing the raster cartographic
program including scanning and evaluation of
products.
Dept. of land
and Survey
Chief Land and Survey
Section. Ministry of
Lands.
58.0
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APPENDIX II
GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
1.
The (educational) purpose of the practical experience period is to give every student
experience in performing as many of the nautical cartography tasks as possible.
2. The period of practical experience should ideally follow as closely as practicable the student’s
exposure to the theoretical lecture material.
3. Students should receive an overall briefing as to the aim of the practical experience period and
the expectations for its successful completion.
4. Adequate reference material should be made available to students, including source
documents, equipment and systems manuals, where appropriate.
5. Adequate procedures must be in place to ensure that the work is legitimately that of the
student.
6. In the case where students need to work in teams, every student must be exposed to each
requirement and demonstrate their proficiency.
7. A checklist of tasks to be performed by each student during the practical experience period
should be prepared, and provided to the students well in advance.
8. The practical experience period should be structured in such a way that every student submits
a completed piece of work to demonstrate their achievement (NB – this piece of work need not be,
but can be, a complete chart).
9. The evaluation of student achievement in practical exercises should form a significant part of
the student’s performance assessment for the entire programme.
CHECKLIST OF TASKS TO BE PERFORMED BY EACH STUDENT:
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Perform the basic tasks of operating systems: e.g. Windows, Unix, Linux

Connect peripheral devices [printers, plotters, digitizers] to the system using the
appropriate driver. Resolve problems.

Operate common application software systems such as spreadsheets, word processors,
graphics software and Internet browsers.

Establish a website and an FTP site and utilize them for the delivery of data files and
computer programs.

Develop the algorithm, flowchart and programming code to solve practical problems (A
only)

Build and use a database in a DBMS environment (A only)
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Hydrography

Participate in hydrographic data acquisition, processing and analysis procedures

Evaluate the results of a hydrographic survey
General Cartography

Select the most appropriate projection for a specific area / scale / objective.

Calculate grids and graticules for most commonly used projections.

Transform geographic coordinates to projection coordinates and vice versa for the
projections used for nautical charts

Perform basic measurements [distances, angles, areas] on a chart taking into account the
distortions of the projection of the chart.

Compute coordinates of positions on various datums (A only)
Nautical Cartography

Evaluate a geographic area for charting purposes and design a nautical chart for a specific
purpose

Evaluate the source material to be used for the compilation of the chart

Compose a nautical/special purpose chart, following a widely adopted production flow
scheme

Apply generalization procedures

Consult and utilize other publications [pilots, notices to mariners, list of lights] for the
production of a nautical chart

Edit a nautical/special purpose chart composed by others using QC and QA procedures in
force

Evaluate the results of a colour proof and apply corrections to layers as needed

Create (A only) and/or use the appropriate symbols- abbreviations library [National International]

Delineate baselines, territorial sea, continental shelf and other boundary lines on a chart
incorporating provision of the Law of the Sea (A only).
Computer assisted cartography – ENC Production

Register a map/chart and evaluate the quality of transformation through the RMS error.
Improve registration results.

Digitize/scan source material, create vector/raster data files and transform the resulting
files to a common coordinate system
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
Execute raster to vector conversion using automatic/semi-automatic techniques

Apply edit procedures for the correction of the digital files

Build the topological relations of the digitized features

Relate the geometry of the digitized features with their attributes residing in a database

Convert a digital file [containing spatial features] into/from an exchange standard format

Compose a nautical/special purpose chart utilizing a software package according to the
adopted specifications

Apply generalization algorithms for point, line and area features

Build/utilize appropriate symbol library

Create/utilize appropriate color tables

Implement digital chart updates

Produce colour separation files using digital techniques
Geographic Information Systems

Import/export data from a GIS to a CAD system and vice versa

Use a GIS to perform data capture, retrieval, query and output operations

Execute single/multiple layers operations

Execute network, surface and grid analysis

Use static/dynamic visualization techniques for the display of the analysis results

Build a spatial database using a DBMS

Create a digital continuous surface model using both TIN and tessellation processes (A only
- including Kriging)

Design a spatial database on a conceptual, logical and physical level (A only)
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APPENDIX III
CERTIFICATE MODELS
A) Model Certificate of the FIG/IHO/ICA International Board to recognized Courses
B) Model Certificate to individuals issued by National Institutions
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A)
UNIVERSITY OF X
SCIENCES FACULTY
This is to certify that
Mr. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
on
was admitted to the degree of bachelor of Surveying Science (Hydrographic Survey) with class 1 honours
………………………..
of
……………………………… 200x
This course is recognized by the FIG/IHO/ICA Board on Standards of Competence for
Hydrographic
Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers as meeting the requirements
prescribed for a Category ……………….. course with Specializations…………………………
Signed at ……………………………..
Dated at …………………………….
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APPENDIX IV
Annual Assessment Report
Program:…………………
Academic Year: 20xx-20xx
Due to ΙΒSC secretariat by December 31st 20xx
Name of Program: ________________________________________
Name of Contact Person:
__________________________________________________
Names of Assessment Committee Members:
__________________________________
A. Identify the goal/outcome assessed this academic year.
B. Identify and/or describe the assessment and the student group(s) assessed
C. What did you learn from the assessment?
D. Based on what you learned, what actions did-or will-you take or consider?
E. Are follow-up studies planned?
F. What can the School do to help? What can the University do?
G. What actions, if any, did you take based on last year’s assessment findings?
STATISTICAL PROCESSING
a. per module
b. per programme
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Total number of evaluation sheets
Number of valid evaluation sheets
Mean
Median
Standard deviation
Minimum
Maximum
At the end of each module, the students are asked to fill in an anonymous questionnaire
form that constitutes a significant tool for the internal assessment of the course. Internal
assessment is the appraisal process performed by the institution responsible for the programme.
Note: A negative assessment must be accompanied by additional comments or remarks justifying
the assessment.
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Course module assessment template
MODULE: ___________(one for each module)
General assessment of the module;
[range 1(unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory)]
Contribution of the module to the programme as a whole
[range 1(none) to 5 (very important)]
Overlapping of topics in different modules
[range 1(seldom) to 5 (often)]
Completeness of topics within the module
[range 1 (incomplete) to 5 (complete)]
Course organization vs. exam preparation
[range 1(unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory)]
Quality of course materials
[range 1(unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory)]
Sufficient number of lecture hours
[range 1(insuffient) to 5 (absolutely sufficient)]
Sufficient number of lab/field/exercise hours
[range 1(insuffient) to 5 (absolutely sufficient)]
Contribution of the assigments/lab/field work to the understanding and assimilation of the
module content
[range 1(negligible) to 5 (important)]
Student characteristics
Difficulty in following the course
[range 1(negligible) to 5 (high)]
Sufficient prerequisite knowledge
[range 1(negligible) to 5 (high)]
Own effort – participation in the course
[range 1(negligible) to 5 (high)]
Percentage of lectures attended
[range 1(under 50%) to 5 (100%)]
Comments:
Instructor’s assessment template
Instructor’s Name:
Module:
Teaching methods
[range 1(unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory)]
Knowledge of the subject
[range 1(unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory)]
Instructor was well prepared for class
[range 1(unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory)]
Instructor presented objectives/material of course clearly/effectively
[range 1(unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory)]
Instructor provided sufficient reference material
[range 1(insufficient) to 5 (sufficient)]
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Instructor encouraged discussion and/or questions
[range 1(unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory)]
Instructor answered questions effectively
[range 1(ineffectively) to 5 (very effectively)]
Instructor showed respect for students
[range 1(unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory)]
Instructor’s availability for consultation out of class
[range 1(unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory)]
Relationship with the instructor
[range 1(unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory)]
Coordination with the other instructors
[range 1(unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory)]
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