ukho cartographic training - United Kingdom Hydrographic Office

CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING

UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
THE UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Dear Colleague,
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 Data 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, Chartered FCIPD, FBCartS
Corporate 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. Peter is now the Corporate Training
Manager responsible for all Training at the UKHO including 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 staff.
Peter is a qualified trainer, gaining the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
(CIPD) Certificate in Training Practice, and is a Graduate and Fellow of the CIPD . 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,
Corporate 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 and has
delivered Cartography courses around the world including Malaysia, Australia and Oman.
TRAINER PROFILE
Mr Gary Summers
Technical Trainer
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Gary joined the team in 2008 and has delivered training to new recruits and International
Students at UKHO and abroad.
He has over 30 years of experience using traditional, digital compilation and production
techniques covering many areas, including The Gulf, Red Sea, Africa, the Indian sub continent
and UK waters. He has had recent management responsibility for numerous cartographic
teams, including overseeing individual coaching programmes.
He 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 2003 and has since
achieved the CIPD Certificate in Training and Development. 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. She is currently involved in the planning and designing of the training
to implement a new system to the core business. Paulene’s experience includes working as
a compiler in the area of South East Asia , plus responsibilities for Singapore including work
experience in the Singapore Hydrographic Office. She has knowledge in both traditional and
digital compilation, 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 continuing her
development in 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 has recently gained a CIPD Certificate in
Training Practice.
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
UKHO COURSES
The courses currently available from the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Hydrographic Data Processing and Marine Cartography
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.
Introduction to the Electronic Navigational Chart
• A course designed to provide delegates with an introduction to the Electronic
Navigational Chart and the principals of S57 data Capture Standard.
Phase One Skills
• A course designed to provide delegates with an introduction to the assessment and
promulgation of navigationally significant information.
UKHO Cartographic Training also offers the following basic courses:
Chart Awareness
• A course primarily aimed at non cartographic delegates who require a basic knowledge
and understanding of the navigational chart.
Plotting
• A course designed for delegates who require the ability to plot positions accurately on a
navigational chart.
Chart Updating
• A course designed for delegates who require the skill and knowledge to be able to
accurately update the paper navigational chart using Notice to Mariners updates.
Cartographic Training to meet individual requirements.
• Courses can be designed to meet specific needs. Please contact the Training Manager
for further details.
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
COURSE: HYDROGRAPHIC DATA
PROCESSING AND MARINE CARTOGRAPHY
Specialism Module: The Electronic Navigational Chart
Description
A highly practical introduction to the Electronic
Navigational Chart (ENC), international
standards for ENC, and the production and
maintenance of ENC data. This module
is recognised as part of the FIG–IHO–ICA
Category B Certificate in Hydrographic Data
Processing and Marine Cartography.
Aim
The aim of this course will be to provide
delegates with the skills and knowledge to
produce ENCs.
Duration
5 weeks at the United Kingdom Hydrographic
Office in Taunton. This course is also available
for offsite delivery.
Designed for
Delegates who require the skills and
knowledge to produce and maintain ENCs.
Pre requisites
The course will be conducted in English
and therefore a good standard of both
written and spoken English is required.
Delegates must possess a high level of
academic ability, and the experience to
carry out their work effectively.
Objectives
By the end of this module, through a series of assessed exercises, delegates will be able to:
• Define the Electronic Navigational Chart.
• Explain the constraints in electronic chart production.
• Identify the content of international digital chart standards, such as S52 and S57.
• Explain how objects and attributes work.
• Capture and edit ENC data.
• Describe the ENC base cell concept.
• Explain and apply quality procedures as appropriate to ENCs.
• Verify and validate ENC processes using validation software.
• Explain the distribution and maintenance processes for ENC.
• Describe an ECDIS system and supporting regulations.
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
COURSE: HYDROGRAPHIC DATA
PROCESSING AND MARINE CARTOGRAPHY
Module: Hydrographic Data Processing
Description
A highly practical introduction to hydrographic
data processing, data assessment and resulting
chart maintenance. This module is recognised
as part of the FIG–IHO–ICA Category B
Certificate in Hydrographic Data Processing
and Marine Cartography.
Aim
To provide delegates with a practical
understanding of hydrographic data
processing, the skills to carry out accurate
assessment and an appreciation the issues
surrounding chart maintenance.
Duration
5 weeks at the United Kingdom Hydrographic
Office in Taunton. This course is also available
for offsite delivery.
Designed for
Delegates who require the skills and
knowledge to process hydrographic data
into a published form.
Pre requisites
The course will be conducted in English
and therefore a good standard of both
written and spoken English is required.
Delegates must possess a high level of
academic ability, and the experience to
carry out their work effectively.
Objectives
By the end of this module, through a series of assessed exercises, delegates will be able to:
• Describe and apply the methods used in keeping nautical charts up-to-date.
• Identify, compile and classify all source information.
• Identify and explain different sources of information providing bathymetric data.
• Identify National and International Organisations related to nautical charting.
• Describe hydrographic data acquisition, processing and management procedures.
• Explain hydrographic survey operations essential to ensure safety of navigation.
• Define and describe the source data diagram.
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
COURSE: HYDROGRAPHIC DATA
PROCESSING AND MARINE CARTOGRAPHY
Module: Marine Cartography
Description
A highly practical introduction to marine
cartography and chart construction. This
module is recognised as part of the FIG–IHO
– ICA Category B Certificate in Hydrographic
Data Processing and Marine Cartography.
Aim
To provide delegates with a practical
understanding of nautical cartography and
the necessary skills to carry out routine
nautical cartographic tasks.
Duration
5 weeks at the United Kingdom Hydrographic
Office in Taunton. This course is also available
for offsite delivery.
Designed for
Delegates who require the skills and knowledge
to produce accurate navigational charts to
international standards.
Pre requisites
The course will be conducted in English
and therefore a good standard of both
written and spoken English is required.
Delegates must possess a high level of
academic ability, and the experience to
carry out their work effectively.
Objectives
By the end of this module, through a series of assessed exercises, delegates will be able to:
• Describe the chart compilation process and flowline.
• Apply cartographic skills and knowledge.
• Compare the properties of the various projections used in nautical charting.
• Understand the need for the various chart datums.
• Understand and apply the principals of depth sounding selection.
• Identify navigational buoys.
• Understand the principles of the IALA buoyage system.
• Apply generalisation and scaling techniques on point, line and area features.
• Describe and use international nautical chart symbols and abbreviations.
• Relate charted symbols to real world features.
• Describe the detailed verification processes required to evaluate data.
• Explain the relationship between hydrography and navigation.
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
COURSE: A TWO WEEK INTRODUCTION
TO HYDROGRAPHIC DATA PROCESSING
AND MARINE CARTOGRAPHY
Description
A highly practical introduction providing
an intensive overview of Hydrographic Data
Processing and Marine Cartography.
Aim
To provide delegates with a practical
understanding of nautical cartography
and the associated issues of source data,
assessment and maintenance.
Duration
2 weeks, designed to be delivered in the
country that has requested the training.
For further details please contact the
UKHO Training Manager.
Designed for
Delegates from international hydrographic
organisations that would benefit from basic
training in Hydrographic data Processing
and Marine Cartography.
Pre requisites
The course will be conducted in English
and therefore a good standard of both
written and spoken English is required.
Delegates must possess a high level of
academic ability, and the experience to
carry out their work effectively.
Objectives
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
• Describe the chart compilation process and flowline.
• Describe the main projections used in nautical charting.
• Describe some of the various navigational chart datums.
• Understand the principals of depth sounding selection.
• Understand the principals of the IALA buoyage system.
• Understand the need for generalisation and scaling.
• Describe and use international nautical chart symbols and abbreviations.
• Relate charted symbols to real world features.
• Describe the verification processes.
• Describe the methods used to keep nautical charts up-to-date.
• Identify source information.
• Identify sources of bathymetric data.
• List the main International Organisations related to nautical charting.
• Understand the source data diagram.
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
COURSE: A TWO WEEK INTRODUCTION TO
THE ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHART
Description
A highly practical introduction providing an
overview of The Electronic Navigational Chart
(ENC) and the international standards for ENC
and ECDIS.
Aim
To provide delegates with a practical
introduction to S-57 data.
Duration
2 weeks, designed to be delivered in the
country that has requested the training.
For further details please contact the UKHO
Training Manager.
Designed for
Delegates from international hydrographic
organisations that would benefit from an
overview of the production of an ENC.
Pre requisites
A basic knowledge of the navigational chart,
its content and construction. The course will
be conducted in English and therefore a
good standard of both written and spoken
English is required.
Objectives
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
• Describe an Electronic Navigational chart.
• Explain the history and development of ENC.
• Understand the IHO transfer standard for digital hydrographic data.
• Explain how objects and attributes work.
• Explain the constraints in electronic chart production.
• Describe the use of polygons.
• Understand the distribution of ENCs.
• Explain the ENC product specification.
• Describe the use of topology within an ENC.
Note: This course is designed around the IHO transfer standard for digital hydrographic data S-57.
It is not software related.
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COURSE: PHASE ONE SKILLS
Description
A highly practical introduction to
the assessment and promulgation of
navigationally significant information.
Aim
The aim of this course is to provide delegates
with the skills and knowledge to assess
and promulgate navigationally significant
information to the wider maritime community.
Duration
1 week. The course is delivered at UKHO but
could be delivered at a central venue for
multiple countries.
Designed for
Delegates in receipt of navigational
information who require basic assessment
skills to enable the promulgation of
navigationally significant information.
Pre requisites
A knowledge and understanding of the
navigational chart.
The course will be conducted in English and
therefore a good standard of both written
and spoken English is required.
Objectives
By the end of this module, through a series of assessed exercises, delegates will be able to:
• Understand the responsibilities under SOLAS.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of geographical plotting.
• Work with some basic chart datums.
• Describe several different sources of information.
• Describe and use international chart symbols and abbreviations.
• Understand the need to keep nautical charts up-to-date.
• Describe the methods used to keep nautical charts up-to-date.
• Understand the Maritime Safety Information system.
• Describe the World Wide Navigational Warning Service.
• Understand the role of the Nav Area co-ordinator.
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UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
COURSE: THE ELECTRONIC CHART
Description
An introduction to electronic chart display
information systems and the use of official
chart data within such systems.
The course comprises of 2 sessions;
1. How the data (S-57) is generated, maintained
and distributed.
2. The management and display of chart data
within an ECDIS
Aim
Enhance knowledge of navigation safety
and efficiency through an understanding
of the ECDIS functionality and chart display
capabilities.
Duration
1 day course designed to be delivered at the
organisations venue or at the UKHO.
For further details of this and other charting
related ECDIS courses please contact the
UKHO Training Manager.
Designed for
Delegates who require knowledge of ECDIS
and related charting issues; necessary for the
management, navigation and decision making
associated with electronic charting.
This course is suitable as a complement to
the STCWS IMO 1.27 Model course -
Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display
and Information Systems (ECDIS).
Pre requisites
The course will be conducted in English and
therefore a good standard of both spoken
and written English is required.
Delegates should have a basic understanding
of paper chart content.
Objectives
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
• Appreciate the value of ECDIS
• Describe the generic principles of ECDIS and other chart systems
• Understand the capabilities and limitations of ECDIS
• Understand the regulatory requirements of ECDIS
• Understand the SENC display standard
• Understand the structure of ENC data
• Recognise basic ENC and ECDIS symbols
• Identify potential errors that can arise from the ECDIS display
• Identify the risk of over reliance on ECDIS
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