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IHO Cat A / B ProgramsShelly Leighton, P. Eng., CLS.

Marine Institute (Memorial University)

Newfoundland and Labrador

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What does certification mean to

hydrographers and cartographers in

Canada.

Importance of Certification

Where can someone interested in

becoming certified get the required

education internationally.

Recognized Programs- Internationally

Where can someone interested in

becoming certified get the required

education in Canada.

Recognized Programs- In Canada

In This Presentation

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IHO Guidelines for the Implementation of Standards

Bloom’s taxonomy applied to

describe intended learning

outcomes.

Level of Knowledge

IBSC does not grant recognition

to individuals.

Individual Recognition

Program or scheme remains valid

for 6 years.

Period of Recognition

Content and learning outcomes

from an underlying principles

level.

S-5 A

Minimum degree of knowledge

necessary for hydrographic

surveyors.

Ensures Continuance of Standards

Content and learning outcomes

primarily from a practical level.

S-5 B

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USA2 Category A1 Category B

WorldwideStudy Abroad

Europe8 Category A6 Category B

South America

2 Category A4 Category B

Asia & Australia7 Category A

15 Category B

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Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping –

Joint Hydrographic Center

NH

JHC is a partnership between the

Uni. of New Hampshire and

NOAA

Joint Centre

Depends on the program.

Time Line

B.Sc. Engineering, Earth

Sciences, Biology.

Admission

Category A Designation

IHO Standard Recognized

Graduate Diploma

M.S. Earth Science

M.S. Ocean Engineering

Ph.D

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Online Programs

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Online Programs

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Skilltrade B.V.

$$$$$$

6 Modules ranging from 250€ -

8100€Various online courses

Project Course

Offshore Safety Certs.

Time Line

Requires completion technical

education.

Admission

Category B Designation

IHO Standard Recognized

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Canadian Programs

IHO CAT B Programs

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Centre Interdisciplinaire de Développement en

Cartographie des Océans

CIDCO

Supported learning in both official

languages.

Bilingual Support

8 Months e-learning

5 week Survey Project – in

Quebec

Time Line

Requires completion of 2 year

tech. dip. OR undergrad in

geomatics.

Admission

Category B Designation

IHO Standard Recognized

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Marine Institute (MUN)

Newfoundland

Master’s Program

Course based or Thesis Route

Graduate Diploma

2019

4 years for Bachelor Technology

3 year exit strategy for Diploma in

Ocean Mapping

Time Line

High School with strong

mathematics and science.

Admission

Category B Designation

IHO Standard Recognized

Research Chair in

Ocean Mapping

5-6 Week Technical

Sessions x3

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