1. Basic courses (“Cat C”) for Hydrographic Survey and Cartography
7th TRDC-BOD Meeting
Presentation by Singapore

2. Basic Course for Hydrographic Survey
Conducted from 5 to 20 June 2017 (12 days, across 3 weeks)
5 Students
Certification endorsed by Chair EAHC and Dean, MPA Academy

3. Basic Course for Hydrographic Survey
Feedback from Students
Syllabus extensively covers the theory behind hydrographic survey
Trainers were proficient and knowledgeable
Combination with hands-on/practical training would help with better understanding and appreciation
Course materials need to be vetted for clarity and consistency
Each topic prepared by different MSs
Course should include an assessment

4. Foundation Course for Cartographers
11 July to 29 August (19 days, across 7 weeks)
5 students
Foundation Course 2017 (on-going)
1 August to 29 August (19 days, across 7 weeks)
Certification endorsed by Chair EAHC and Dean, MPA Academy

5. Foundation Course for Cartographers
Feedback from Students (2016)
Overall, the course was found to be very helpful
Trainers were proficient and knowledgeable
Content for some topics needs to be updated/re-evaluated
Intro to objects and attributes
Objects and attributes catalogue
Use of object catalogue
Notes were found to be too brief and with some inconsistencies
Spelling and terminologies used