CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING - United Kingdom Hydrographic Office

CARTOGRAPHIC
TRAINING

UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
THE UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
A major factor in the success of The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office is the ongoing
provision of high quality training programmes. The recent rapid developments in digital
cartography and the production of both raster and vector digital products have further
increased the demand for UKHO training.
As a response to this demand, UKHO has developed a highly skilled and dedicated training
centre. The training officers have extensive operational experience and are able to call
upon other leading specialists, from a range of disciplines, to support the delivery of UKHO
training programmes.
The training offered includes Hydrographic Data Processing and Marine Cartography, ENC
Production, Chart Correction, Chart Awareness and Chart Plotting courses. Training delivery is
flexible and includes in country training and on site at UKHO. Training courses are tailored to
a variety of audiences including Hydrographic Offices, colleges and universities as well as the
wider marine related community.
In February 2005, UKHO received recognition for its cartographic training course from the
Fédération Internationale des Géomètres (FIG), International Hydrographic Organisation
(IHO), and the International Cartographic Association (ICA) Advisory Board through the
awarding of Category B accreditation at the IHO M8 Standard of Competence for Nautical
Cartographers.
The UKHO provides a variety of cartographic courses in support of our commitment to the
international capacity building programme. I look forward to meeting you.
Mike Robinson
Chief Executive
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
A BRIEF HISTORY OF
THE UNITED KINGDOM
HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
‘Charting the world for over 200 years’
The present work of the UKHO is built upon the long history and unstinting and dedicated
effort of over two centuries in hydrographic surveying and chart production. Famous names,
and many others who laboured unknown, have contributed to the unending worldwide effort
to chart the seas.
The first Hydrographer to the Admiralty, Alexander Dalrymple FRS, was appointed by order of
King George III in 1795. He set to work reviewing the difficulties and dangers to his Majesty’s
Fleet in the navigation of ships. Subsequent Hydrographers have continued to lead the world
in the techniques of surveying, hydrography and cartography.
As Britannia ruled the waves during the second half of the nineteenth century, the skills of
surveying and chart production were consolidated and world coverage increased. During the
twentieth century, the demands of two World Wars gave impetus to technical innovations in
instruments and surveying techniques.
In 2004, the Production Systems Programme (PSP) was initiated. This will provide, through a
series of projects over the coming years, a new integrated production system built around a
master hydrographic database capable of delivering an enhanced capability for the production
of hydrographic products and services.
Currently UKHO has approved a Bursary Scheme which will make a significant contribution to
the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) capacity building programme. The United
Kingdom Hydrographic Office currently holds ISO9001:2000 certification, including TickIT covering
IT aspects, and has its Investor in People status confirmed following a successful re-accreditation.
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
ACCREDITATION
The UKHO has been recognised by the International Advisory Board as meeting its M8
Standard of Competence for Nautical Cartographers - Category B. The advisory board is jointly
constituted by the Fédération Internationale des Géomètres (FIG), International Hydrographic
Organisation (IHO), and the International Cartographic Association (ICA).
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office was the first organisation in the world to gain the
FIG – IHO – ICA Category B in relation to its Hydrographic Data Processing and Marine
Cartography course with specialism The Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC).
The Category B status is awarded to programmes “which provide a practical comprehension of
nautical cartography for individuals with the skills to carry out routine nautical cartographic tasks”.
(M8 First Edition Standards of Competence for Nautical Cartographers)
All UKHO modules are designed to be highly participative with sessions followed up with
practical exercises.
The course is currently offered in a modular format:
● Marine Cartography
● Hydrographic Data Processing
● The Electronic Navigational Chart
Each module is of five weeks duration and students will be issued with a certificate of
attendance for each module. When delegates have successfully completed all three modules
they will be issued with a certificate of programme completion which states that:
This programme has been recognised as meeting the requirements for FIG/IHO/ICA
Standards of Competence for Nautical Cartographers, at the Category B level, with Specialism
The Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC).
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
TRAINER PROFILE
Mr Peter Westcott MCIPD, FBCartS
Cartographic Training Manager
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Peter joined the UKHO in 1974 as a cartographic draughtsman and has been involved in the
compilation and maintenance of Admiralty Charts covering many different areas of the world.
He has also worked in other specialist areas within UKHO including a Marine Science branch
involved in the analysis of seabed sediment movement.
In 1997 he was chosen to represent the UKHO on a working exchange to the South African
Hydrographic Office. Later that year he joined the Cartographic Training Branch at UKHO, where he
was responsible for designing and delivering training courses in Hydrographic Data Processing
and Marine Cartography and developing new training modules and documentation to support
emerging digital compilation techniques and processes.
In 2001 Peter transferred to the Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) branch within UKHO as
Training Manager. During this time he was responsible for the design and delivery of ENC
training for UKHO and international students.
In 2004 Peter was promoted to become Training Manager of the expanding Cartographic
Training Branch which now includes ENC Training. He is currently responsible for the provision
of technical training, the management of the training team, expansion of international training
and the implementation of learning and development initiatives for UKHO cartographic staff.
Peter is a qualified trainer, gaining the CIPD Certificate in Training Practice, and is a Chartered
Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Peter was awarded Fellowship
of the British Cartographic Society in 2005.
Contact the Training Manager for more details on any of the Cartographic courses UKHO provides
at the following address:
Mr Peter Westcott,
Cartographic Training Manager
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Admiralty Way
TAUNTON
Somerset, TA1 2DN
Telephone: +44 (0)1823 337900 Ext 4388
E Mail: peter.westcott@ukho.gov.uk
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
TRAINER PROFILE
Mr Derek Aldridge
Technical Trainer
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Derek joined the Training team in 2006. His background includes all areas of cartography
ranging from traditional production techniques to traditional and digital compilation. Derek
has over thirty years of experience having joined the UKHO in 1975.
Derek spent several years in the Digital Training and Support section, providing technical
advice on all matters relating to digital cartography. His role included liaison with software
companies such as CARIS, Laser Scan, ESRI and Dkart.
Derek has visited several Hydrographic Offices where he has provided technical solutions to
issues regarding digital chart production and the exchange of repromat data.
TRAINER PROFILE
Mr Ken Blagdon
ENC Technical Trainer
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Ken joined the training team in 2004 where he has specialised in delivering ENC training to
UKHO staff and International students at UKHO and abroad
Ken has over twenty years of experience having joined the UKHO in 1987. As a compilation
draughtsman he specialised in charts of UK home waters most noticeably the North Sea.
On joining the embryonic ENC Production Branch in 1996, he was tasked with producing
training manuals with which to train new ENC entrants, IT staff and International colleagues.
Ken’s qualifications include a BTEC in Cartography and Surveying and City and Guilds in
Computer-Aided Draughting and Design.
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
TRAINER PROFILE
Mr Peter Gover
Technical Trainer
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Peter joined the training team in 2003 and has delivered all areas of the programme from
internal Chart Awareness courses to the International Cartography courses both at UKHO
and internationally. In 2001 he was tasked with administering the bid for accreditation of
the Hydrographic Data Processing and Marine Cartography Course. He has been involved in
charting many different areas of the northern hemisphere from United Kingdom to Norway
and the Baltic.
Peter has over 30 years of experience in Cartography having joined the UKHO in 1972
He is currently studying for the CIPD Certificate in Training Practice.
TRAINER PROFILE
Mr Stan King
Technical Trainer
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Stan joined the training team in 2003. He has delivered various courses ranging from career
evenings at colleges to International cartographic and ENC courses at UKHO and abroad.
He has over thirty years of experience in cartography having joined the UKHO in 1970 after
training to be a teacher.
During his career he has been involved in various disciplines including the receipt, cataloguing
and assessment of oceanic bathymetric data, small scale charting and Geodesy. During this time
he was appointed as an official Spanish translator.
Stan is currently studying for the CIPD Certificate in Training Practice.
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
TRAINER PROFILE
Mrs Paulene Hocking
Technical Trainer
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Paulene was appointed to her current position of Training Officer in May 2004. She has joint
responsibility to design, develop and deliver training to new recruits and international students.
Paulene co presented training courses abroad to help improve and enhance learning capacity
within other organisations. Paulene’s area of work, as a compiler, was in South East Asia
including responsibilities for Singapore. She has experience in both traditional compilation
and digital being involved early on in the digital system still used today. In the Defence Area,
Paulene worked on developing a totally digital product for the Naval Merlin Helicopter.
Paulene has undertaken various courses at the local college and is currently studying for the
Certificate in Training Practice (CIPD).
TRAINER PROFILE
Mr Martin Storrar
Technical Trainer
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Martin joined the Training Team in 2003 and is jointly responsible for the design and delivery
of training to new recruits and International students. Martin has over thirty years of experience
joining UKHO in 1976. His career in cartography ranged from responsiblilty for the depiction
of all National and International cables on Admiralty charts, managing the Hydrographic Data
Centre and the Chart Correction Office.
He has an ONC in Surveying and Cartography and is currently studying for the CIPD Certificate
in Training Practice.
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
STAFF PROFILE
Mrs Sally Pavey
Cartographic Training Administrator
Sally joined the Training section in 2004 and provides all the adminstrative support for the
area. She is often the first point of contact for prospective students requiring details about
our courses or for organising travel arrangements and accommodation issues.
Sally is happy to send details or application forms and can be contacted at the following address:
Mrs Sally Pavey,
Cartographic Training Administration
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Admiralty Way
TAUNTON
Somerset, TA1 2DN
Telephone: +44 (0)1823 337900 Ext 3024
E Mail: sally.pavey@ukho.gov.uk
The courses currently available from the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Hydrographic Data Processing and Marine Cartography
● Module 1 - Marine Cartography
● Module 2 - Hydrographic Data Processing
● Module 3 - The Electronic Navigational Chart
Introduction to Hydrographic Data Processing and Marine Cartography
● A course designed to provide delegates with an introduction to cartographic principles
and the processing of source information.
Chart Awareness
● A course primarily aimed at non cartographic delegates who require a basic knowledge
and understanding of the nautical chart.
Plotting
● A course designed for delegates who require the ability to plot positions accurately on
a nautical chart.
Chart Updating
● A course designed for delegates who require the skill and knowledge to be able to
accurately update the paper nautical chart using Notice to Mariners updates.
Bespoke Training Courses
● Courses can be designed to meet specific needs. Please contact the Training Manager
for further details.
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