Specialist Certification in Hydrographic Surveying is the official recognition by the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (NZIS) and the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI) that a person has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the NZIS and the SSSI that he or she has the necessary knowledge and experience to competently perform hydrographic surveys and associated activities.

 

The Australasian Hydrographic Surveyors' Certification Panel (AHSCP) is structured within the SSSI Hydrography Commission and is sponsored by, and comprises members of, the SSSI and the NZIS. The AHSCP assesses applications for Specialist Certification in Hydrographic Surveying and informs both bodies of its decisions. The AHSCP uses the latest edition of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) document M-5 Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors as its reference for assessment of competence. This document can be accessed on the IHO website (http://www.iho-ohi.net/english/home/)

 

Certification requires that an extensive portfolio of experience be demonstrated. In order to maintain certification once obtained, currency must be maintained by demonstrating ongoing Continued Professional Development (CPD). 

 

A DVD entitled The Certification of Hydrographic Surveyors in Australasia – Offshore Construction Hydrography is available.  Contact the Secretary (details below) for a copy or you can view it on Youtube by following these links:
Part 1

Part 2 

 

The AHSCP is currently comprised of the following members -

The Guidelines for Specialist Certification in Hydrographic Surveying and the associated forms that comprise an application for certification are available for download below:

 

Guidelines For Specialist Certification In Hydrographic Surveying 

Appendix A - Application Form

Appendix B - Logbook of Practical Work Experience - Pro-forma and Examples

Appendix C - Referee's Report

Appendix D - M-5 Essential & Optional Units 

Appendix E - Applicant's Checklist of Documents Submitted

 

Please send completed applications to the AHSCP Secretary -