ACSM/THSOA HYDROGRAPHER CERTIFICATION …

1 November 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaACSM/THSOA HYDROGRAPHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OVERVIEWN ovember 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaDEFINITION of HYDROGRAPHY Hydrographyis the branch of applied science which deals with the measurement and description of the physical features of oceans, seas, coastal areas, lakes and rivers, as well as the prediction of their change over time, for the primary purpose of safety of navigation and in support of all other marine activities, including economic development, security and defense, scientific research, and environmental protection. International Hydrographic Organization March 2008 November 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaHydrographyGeodesyPhoto grammetryDive operationsCartograph yOceanographySurvey PlanningTid esAcousticsGlobal Posi tioning SystemHydrography Relies on a Variety of Scientific and Engineering Disciplines November 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , california Nautical charting Port and harbor maintenance (dredging) Coastal engineering (beach erosion and replenishment studies)

2 Coastal zone management Offshore resource development Benthic habitat mappingThe one data type common to all hydrographic surveys is water SURVEYS MAY BE CONDUCTED TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIESN ovember 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaDynamic Transducer Draft CorrectionObservedDepthSound VelocityCorrectionReferenceDatumActualDe pthTideCorrectionChartDepthCORRECTIONS TO ECHO SOUNDINGSN ovember 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaDifferential GPSN ovember 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaACSM/THSOA HYDROGRAPHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM HISTORY SEPTEMBER 1981 ESTABLISHED BY acsm (AMERICAN CONGRESS ON SURVEYING AND MAPPING) PURPOSE RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS ABOUT UNQUALIFIED BIDDERS BEING AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS.

3 ALSO TO PROMOTE HYDROGRAPHY PROFESSION OCTOBER 1984 FIRST CERTIFICATION DIRECT METHOD BASED ON TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED UNTIL 1992) DECEMBER 1986 CERTIFICATION VIA WORK AT HOME PROJECT PLANNING EXERCISE (CONTINUED UNTIL 1997)November 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaACSM/THSOA HYDROGRAPHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM HISTORY (cont.) SEPTEMBER 1997 CERTIFICATION VIA PROCTORED EXAM JANUARY 2001 FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE HYDROGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA (THSOA) FALL 2008 SELF RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM APPROVED (FEE WILL BE $30 FOR 3 YEARS)November 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaPROGRAM DETAILS QUALIFICATIONS 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE (2 IN TECHNICAL CHARGE, 2 IN THE FIELD) FEES APPLICATION ($50), EXAM FEE ($150) EXAM 160 QUESTIONS, 70% REQUIRED TO PASS BOARD MEMBERS 8-12 (75% CERTIFIED) MEETINGS 2 PER YEAR (ONE TELECONFERENCE)November 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaPROGRAM DETAILS (cont.)

4 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS CHARTER, PROCEDURES BUDGET PART TIME STAFF, PRINTING/MAIL, MEETING TRAVEL ASSISTANCE THSOA ANNUAL $5000 CONTRIBUTION NET AVERAGE SURPLUS (2001-07) -$1040 November 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaSTATISTICS 210 INDIVIDUALS CERTIFIED SINCE 1984 LESS THAN HALF CURRENTLY ACTIVE 2001 2007 AVERAGE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ANNUALLY 2001 -2007 AVERAGE 7 APPROVED TO TAKE EXAM ANNUALLY 2001 2007 AVERAGE 4 PASSED EXAMANNUALLYN ovember 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS INTERNATIONALLY APPROVED LIST OF TRAINING/ EDUCATION programs (28 TOTAL) GRADUATES/ATTENDEES ELIGIBLE FOR EXEMPTION OF PART OR ALL OF EXAM SHORT COURSE CREDIT FOR EXEMPTION OF CORRESPONDING EXAM SUBJECT AREA PURPOSE IS TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUATION IN THE PROFESSION, PARTICULARLY WITH NOAA, VIA INCREMENTAL PROGRESS TOWARD CERTIFICATIONU niversity of New HampshireUniversity of Southern MississippiNovember 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaPOSITIVE ASPECTS PROVIDES MINIMUM STANDARD BY WHICH COMPANIES CONTRACTING WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES CAN BE EVALUATED PROVIDES OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF AN INDIVIDUAL S MINIMUM LEVEL OF COMPETENCYN ovember 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey .

5 CaliforniaNEGATIVE ASPECTS DIFFICULTY IN ENGAGING PROFESSIONALS IN HYDROGRAPHY (WHAT S IN IT FOR ME?) BY LAW CERTIFICATION CAN NOT BE A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT ON FEDERAL CONTRACTS TIME CONSUMING FOR BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF PROCESSING APPLICATIONS/EXAMS/APPEALS, MAINTAINING UP-TO-DATE EXAM QUESTION DATABANKN ovember 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaNEW CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS CLEARLY DETERMINE PURPOSE/NEED OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ENSURE TARGETED COMMUNITY AGREES WITH THAT PURPOSE/NEEDN ovember 11, 2008 Ocean Science, Technology & Operations Workforce Workshop monterey , CaliforniaTHE END QUESTIONS?