Hydrographic surveying and marine geodesy
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Hydrographic surveying and marine geodesy

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Hydrographic surveying means measuring the physical features of surface waters. It is used for safe navigation, the offshore and wind industry but also in civil engineering, oceanography and water and sea management. You will learn about positioning, tides and how to map underwater terrain. Through data acquisition and processing you will learn e.g. how to make a chart or predictions on currents and tides.

  • Besides the general module 'Operations and Applications’, you choose 4 out of 6 elective modules, which can be studied at two levels.  
  • The course is based on the international IHO S-5 standard. 
  • After finishing, certificates are issued stating the S5 competencies passed, serving as proof of (continued professional) education for the professional assessment schemes in operation world-wide.

characteristics

Diploma
Microcredential
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Language
English
Course duration
2 - 6 months
Course type
Course
Course days
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Incompany
No

What can you expect?

Besides the general module 'Operations and Applications’, you choose 4 out of 6 elective modules, which can be studied at two levels.

You will spend the first two and last three weeks of the course on Terschelling. The rest of the period you will learn remotely, including online lessons, self-study and contact moments for questions and feedback. Examination The course is assessed based on the results of the modules followed. Each module is 6EC and at least 5 modules have to be followed (the mandatory Operations and Applications module + 4 elective modules). Practical aspects are assessed as part of the Operations and Applications module. Depending on the module and level chosen, the modules are assessed using one or more of the following: · Portfolio including both technical skills as well as soft skills · Tender and associated documentation for the practical project · Written exam · Assignment You will receive a certificate upon completion, indicating which competences you have completed.

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