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Looking for a Career in HydrographyA career in Hydrography can be extremely exciting and rewarding, with the workplace enabling the choice of being in the great outdoors or carrying out important calculations in the office. Many career opportunities today require a balance between the two activities. Technology is improving daily and thus the hydrographer is ensured of an ever changing and technologically stimulating career. Study OptionsHydrography has two distinct levels of academic qualifications, technical and professional. Options available are University Degree courses or TAFE qualifications or through IBSC recognised Programs (see the S-5B information below). Surveying is the main stream of study with a specialism in Hydrography this method of study also enables the variety of career on the land or water or even a mixture of both.Note that Surveying is also known as Geomatic Engineering and related courses are sometimes titled Spatial Information. Below are some universities and training centres around Australasia to get you started, a background as a marine scientist could also lead towards a career in hydrography, however only the Surveying links are provided below. TAFE Study OptionsIf you are considering studying at TAFE it is a good idea to go and speak to the Surveying related Department to discuss the level of study you wish to complete. If you are at all considering University studies then I would suggest aiming for the highest level of study at TAFE currently being the Advanced Diploma. Many universities provide credit for TAFE studies in order to articulate to University. Ask your University of choice if this is an option they provide, in some cases the credits can be quite substantial. More info is available at TAFE Website. | Student Sponsorship up to AUD$3,500Annual Education AwardThe Australasian Hydrographic Society is proud to provide an Annual Education Award of $ 3,500 AUD.
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Hydrographic Certification
| APPLICATION FORMS AND DETAILS OF THE GUIDELINES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:THE SECRETARY (JASBIR RANDHAWA) |
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Category A and B CoursesIIC Technologies and Deakin University S-5B Hydrographic Surveyors CourseIIC Technologies deliver an S-5 Category B Hydrographic Surveyors program in Australasia, that maximises online learning techniques. This course is designed for those with the desire to start or build a career in Hydrography and is recognized by the FIG/IHO/ICA International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC). This is the only course of its type available to the public in Australasia. The program is delivered as a combination of remote learning (not less than 13 weeks theory delivered over a 23 week period to allow flexibility for the students), and onsite practicals (5 weeks) and assessments (4 weeks), ensuring students have the knowledge and experience they need. This program is endorsed to maximise delivery via distance learning, which means that the majority of the course can be undertaken by students in their own location, with the practicals and assessment being undertaken consecutively at varying locations in Australasia but normally in Australia. The online delivery is provided by as part of a global distance learning delivery that also includes North America and Europe, allowing students the benefit of learning in a global pool of students. The delivery of the practical components and final assessment is undertaken consecutively in each of the regions, with a maximum of 12 students per region to ensure high levels of instructor-led hands on learning. Further it allows Australasian students to be brought into direct contact with important regional entities including National Authorities, Professional Bodies, academia and industry partners. This course runs annually with the online component commencing in September and the onsite practical component commencing in Australia in May the following year. For more information or to register your interest please follow the link below. |
Under the supervision of instructors, S-5B Students undertake practical training onboard a survey vessel. Here they learn the practical aspects of nautical science, boat safety, rigging a survey vessel, gathering survey data and more.
Although the distance learning approach maximises online delivery, students have close interaction with instructors throughout the course. The practical component includes time with the instructors ensuring learning outcomes are achieved, planning surveys, processing and visualising data, and answering any questions the students may have. |
Summary of Education Award Recipients'
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