CL 22/2018

CIRCULAR LETTER 22/2018 05 March 2018 IHO File No. S1/3023 & CBSC-1 HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY PROGRAMME (FIG-IHO-ICA Category B) SPONSORED BY THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA KHOA, Busan, ROK, 16 July – 30 November 2018 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS References: A. IHO CL38/2011 dated 30 June – Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Republic of Korea and IHO on Support of the IHO Capacity Building Programme B. 2018 Capacity Building Work Programme (2018 CBWP) Dear Hydrographer, 1. The Republic of Korea (ROK) supports the IHO Capacity Building (CB) Programme by providing funds under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2011 as indicated in Reference A. In accordance with Reference B (Activity P-02), a new Capacity Building training on "Hydrographic Survey Programme" will be held at the Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency (KHOA), Busan, ROK, from 16 July to 30 November 2018. Funding provided by the ROK is available for up to seven participants to attend this course. The Hydrographic Survey Programme is recognized at the Category "B" level by the International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC) in accordance with IHO Publication S-5B - Standards of Competence for Category "B" Hydrographic Surveyors. Further details of the course are provided in Annex A. 2. Funding support will cover a return airfare, accommodation, meals and training materials. The funding does not include pocket money for the trainees or allowances for family members. Medical and life insurance are not covered and should therefore be arranged by the submitting organizations or the selected students. 3. IHO Member States are invited to consider nominating ONE suitable candidate who will benefit from this new Category "B" level hydrographic course and will thereby assist the nominating country in developing its hydrographic capabilities. In accordance with the IHO CB Strategy, this course is only open to candidates from IHO Member States. 4. It is essential that candidates are employed by a national hydrographic office, a maritime authority or a related national agency in the nominating country. The nomination must include a statement specifying that the candidate is, or will be, involved in the provision of hydrographic services and that, once the training has been successfully completed, the candidate will continue to work in this field. 5. The authority nominating a candidate should select the nominee carefully and ensure that opportunities will be in place for the individual to apply the learning received in a structured manner on their return to their country. This will ensure that the individual and the nominating organization gain the maximum benefit from the training opportunity. 6. Nominated candidates MUST meet the following criteria: a. Have a high school diploma plus two years of additional education from a technical college, institute or university. The additional education should be focused on physics, statistics, mathematics, information and communication technology. Bathymetry - the Foundation for Sustainable Seas, Oceans and Waterways  b. Have a very good standard of English, both written and spoken, with reasonable technical English (Candidates’ English skills will be assessed during a telephone or teleconference interview before final selection). c. Submit an application that includes their education, work experience and exposure to hydrography and cartography. 7. Applications should be provided in accordance with CB Procedure 7, using the Application Form reproduced in Annex B (a Word file version is available in the IHO website at: www.iho.int → Capacity Building → CB Procedures → Procedure 7). 8. A Selection Panel, comprising representatives from the IHO Secretariat and KHOA will select the candidates for the course. The successful candidates and their parent organizations will be informed of the selection by mid-May 2018. Successful candidates will be selected individually based on their merits. Once selected, candidates cannot be changed by their national authorities. Selected candidates will receive detailed logistic information directly from the KHOA Project Leader. 9. Applications should be submitted no later than 11 May 2018 to the following address: IHO Secretariat Fax: +377 93 10 81 40 e-mail: [email protected] with copy to [email protected] and [email protected] 10. Applicants and nominating authorities should carefully consider the short timescale involved between selection and commencement of the course. This may impact on the ability of some personnel to obtain the necessary visas and to make all personal domestic and administrative arrangements. Selected candidates will be expected to report to KHOA to commence the training, on 15 July 2018. On behalf of the Secretary-General Yours sincerely, Mustafa IPTES Director Annexes (in English only): A. Summary of the Hydrographic Survey Programme B. Application Form IHO File No. S1/3023 & CBSC-1 Annex A to IHO CL 22/2018 CATEGORY "B" HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY PROGRAMME (FIG-IHO-ICA Category B) KHOA, Busan, ROK, 16 July – 30 November 2018 SUMMARY OF THE COURSE PROGRAMME • Programme: Hydrographic Survey Programme • Level of Recognition: Category "B" • Duration: 20 weeks The programme consists of 15 modules for 16 weeks and a final project lasting 4 weeks (A total of 20 weeks with Theory: 5 weeks; Practical components: 14 weeks; Self-Guided study: 1 week) 15 Modules (16 weeks)  Three introductory modules: Introductory modules deliver overview and demonstration to motiv ate students and give perspective. Module Duration Description INTRO1 2 days Introduction to Hydrography INTRO2 5 days Introduction to Data Collection and Processing COMPUT 10 days Computation Tools  Ei ght modules on t heor y and guided practice coveri ng the scientific content along with practical work. Module Duration Description NAUTIC 10 days Nautical Science ENVIRO 6 days Earth and Environmental Sciences POSIT1 6 days Horizontal and Vertical Positioning WATLEV 5 days Water Levels REMSEN 3 days Remote Sensing BATHY1 3 days Bathymetry (SBES, SSS) BATHY2 3 days Bathymetry (MBES) LAWSEA 1 day Law of the Sea, Liability  Four modules on practical work: To reinforce autonomy and theory. Module Duration Description POSIT2 5 days Land Survey Practice QAQC00 5 days QA/QC HYDROP 6 days Hydrographic Practice HYDROM 10 days Hydrographic Data Management Final Project (4 weeks)  The final project covers planning and preparing for a small survey, data acquisition, processing and deliverables. Task Duration Description Planning 16 hours Design a survey plan Identify challenges for the survey Preparation 36 hours Set-up survey instrument ground support and onboard Perform and report on survey offsets, calibration and health checks Acquisition 26 hours Deploy and operate MBES, SBES and SSS Apply QA procedures Report on survey operations Processing 46 hours Format and configure collected data Apply reductions Perform data cleaning Assess data quality and analyze the results of the survey Deliverables 12 hours Compile survey data for delivery Create survey products Reports 24 hours Report of survey Oral presentation of survey conduct and results The table below shows how the modules fit in the overall scheme. IHO File No. S1/3023 & CBSC-1 Annex B to IHO CL 22/2018 CATEGORY "B" HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY PROGRAMME (FIG-IHO-ICA Category "B") KHOA, Busan, ROK, 16 July – 30 November 2018 To reach the IHO Secretariat no later than 11 May 2018 Send to: IHO Secretariat Fax: +377 93 10 81 40 E-mail: [email protected] with copy to [email protected] and [email protected] APPLICATION FORM (Information here must be written in English by the Candidates themselves. The course will be conducted in English.) 1. Personal Information Title Mr / Ms Family Name ……………………………………………….…………………………………… Given Name ……………………………………………………………………………………… Nationality ………………………………………………………………………………………… Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)……………………………………………………………………… Place of Birth ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Contact Information Mailing Address…………………………………………………………………………………… Telephone (office)………………………………………………………………………………… Telephone (home)………………………………………………………………………………… Mobile phone……………………………………………………………………………………… Fax ……………………………………………………………………….………………………… E-mail ………………………………………………………………………………….…………… Note: Reliable phone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses are MANDATORY and VITAL for further communications and interview, if necessary. 3. Brief description of candidate’s written and spoken ability in English language together with supporting evidence/certificate. …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Candidate’s current position of employment. …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Description of duties of candidate’s current position of employment. …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………  …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 6. Description of candidate’s past experience in hydrography and cartography before the current position of employment. …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 7. Current issues confronting the candidate and his/her organization. …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 8. How, in practice, the candidate could apply what is learnt during the training course to solve the above-mentioned issues. …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 9. Candidate’s short-term (within 5 years) career plan in hydrographic surveying, including expected position or role upon completion of the training course. …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 10. Candidate’s long-term vision of his/her future career path (no more than 200 words) …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… 11. How will the candidate contribute and benefit as part of the alumni network after course completion …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… Candidate’s signature: ………………………………….............................................................................. STATEMENT The Hydrographer (or appropriate authority) of ……………………………… endorses this application and accepts the conditions that apply. Date: _______________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________ Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Title/Position:_________________________________________________________________________ Information about the candidate: 1. What makes the candidate suitable for the course? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. What are the expected employment position and responsibilities of the candidate immediately upon completion of the course? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Attachment: Curriculum Vitae of Candidate (mandatory, photo included). Dear Hydrographer, Please find attached herewith : CL 22/2018 : HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY PROGRAMME (FIG-IHO-ICA Category B) SPONSORED BY THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA. Kind regards Lorene Chavagnas Office Assistant International Hydrographic Organization BP 445, 98011 Monaco Tel : 00377 93 10 81 00 E-mail: [email protected]