Level 1 – Professional Level
There are three alternative avenues available to the applicant for Level 1 certification, which can be regarded as the Professional
Level. 1. Category A Course
Successful completion of a FIG/IHO/ICA approved Category A Course.
And
A minimum aggregate period of 2 years appropriate experience in practical hydrographic surveying, and a substantial amount of the sea-time component should be in-charge time. Under normal circumstances this experience is expected to be gained post qualification.
2. Suitable Bachelor Degree And Category B Course
Successful completion of an approved Bachelor Degree in Surveying or an allied discipline that has suitable hydrographic modules. These modules can be taken as postgraduate courses. The contents of these modules shall be based upon the contents of the FIG/IHO/ICA Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors (Category B Course is the minimum requirement).
And
A minimum aggregate period of 2 years appropriate experience in practical hydrographic surveying, and a substantial amount of the sea-time component should be in-charge time. Under normal circumstances this experience is expected to be gained post qualification.
3. Suitable Bachelor Degree And Experience
Successful completion of an approved Bachelor Degree in Surveying or an allied discipline.
And
A minimum aggregate period of 5 years of appropriate surveying experience; 2.5 years of which should be practical hydrographic surveying and a substantial amount of the sea-time component should be in-charge time. This experience must demonstrate an expertise that is not less than that stipulated in the first two categories.
