IIC Academy Cat B Training Program Global Delivery

IIC Academy Cat B Training Program [Global Delivery] Alejandro Gerones Geospatial Solutions Consultant IIC Technologies Inc. Derrick Peyton CEO, IIC Technologies Inc. NEW PATHS. NEW APPROACHES Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc. MACHC 20 Santo Domingo República Dominicana Dic. 2 -6, 2019

IIC Academy Cat B-S 5 Hydrographic Training Program: Global Delivery CONTENTS Background Motivation for New Path Global Delivery Approach NEW PATHS. NEW APPROACHES Distance / On-line learning Summary Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc. 2

A “Day in the Life” of IIC Technologies/IIC Academy Hydrographic Surveys Survey Data Processing Education and Training Navigation Services Hydrographic Database Services Data Validation & Maintenance Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc.

Continuous improvement Modular Competencies of employees Flexible Travel costs are high for students, instructors and subject matter experts Quality deliverables to clients Distance Learning Answer demands from the hydrographic community Blended learning Work, family, and lifestyle priorities need to be balanced Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Hydrographic Certification is compulsory (Canadian & Australian Hydrographic Certification Schemes) Advancements in information and communication technologies facilitate distance learning Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc. Training Solution Candidates are remotely located and geographically dispersed Goals Situation Motivation to Acquire IHO IBSC Cat B-S 5 and S-8 Recognition Delivery over time

Approach = Site based + Global Delivery 2012 Category B-S 8 2014 Category B-S 8 (Portable Delivery) 2014 Category B-S 5 • • Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc. Modular Flexible Blended Delivery over time 2019 Category B-S 5 (Global Delivery)

Success of S 5 and S 8 (Korea, Canada, USA, Oman, Malaysia…. ) Hydrographic Services Global surveys and service deliveries Short hydrographic Training Services – surveying IIC Academy training sessions FIG/IHO/ICA recognized training programs Short hydrographic surveying training sessions Distance Learning Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc. 6

IIC Academy Hydrographic Training: Global Delivery The challenge - provide a stimulating educational framework - that blends relevant theory with practical exercises GLOBAL DELIVERY Deployable at any IIC or client selected location APPROACH 1 Theory: in classroom, instructor-led Practical training at selected location Final project at selected location - Limiting travel of the student individuals - optimizing investment in complex and expensive equipment that may only be used a few weeks per year. Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc. APPROACH 2 Theory: Web-based training Practical training at selected location Final project at selected location

Global Delivery Program Structure Theory Practical Self-Guided Final Project v Classroom lectures v Software exercises v Homework v Field work v Webinars v Hardware exercises v Office work v Mandatory readings v Field work v Recommended reading ü Concepts ü Reinforcing theory ü Applying lessons ü Preparation for practice ü Learn applied hydrographic surveying ü Self-paced ü Troubleshooting ü Asking questions ü Team work ü Progressive: simple to complex Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc. ü Progressive: guided to independent v Research done outside classroom v Presentation ü Self-Directed

Program Overview Global Delivery S-5 Modules Theory Practical Classroom or Distance Learning POSITIONING INTRODUCTION UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS WATER LEVELS NAUTICAL SCIENCE WATER LEVELS COMPUTATION TOOLS ENVIRONMENT QA/QC NAUTICAL SCIENCE REMOTE SENSING HYDROGRAPHIC PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT HYDROGRAPHIC PRACTICE POSITIONING Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc. HYDROGRAPHIC DATA MANAGEMENT Final Field Project

Program Overview Global Delivery S-8 Modules Theory Practical Classroom or Distance Learning Foundations of Marine Geospatial Information Data Assessment, Chart Compilation and Production Marine Environment: Physical Characteristics of the Ocean and Legal Issues Marine Spatial Data Infrastructures Remote Sensing Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc. Final Field Project

Web-based Learning Approach Component Webinars Forum Presentations Quizzes Assignments Contents Short Tests Exercises Self-paced reading Self-paced Instructor monitors progress time Instructor monitors re-takes Interaction with instructor Instructor moderated Instructor corrects and guides Instructor assesses student participation Tutoring (if required) Videos Instructor led Instructor validates results Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc. Instructor led Individual students or small groups

Academic Integrity • Academic Integrity Policy : ensuring honesty and purpose § § § Communicate the policy Clear outline of expectations Test on the policy knowledge • Monitoring § § § Forum participation and engagement in activities Monitor online quiz results Tests during in-person practical • Examination § § Pool of questions to create unique exams Proctors and/or use of IT solutions Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc.

IBSC Recognition… with conditions Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc.

Summary IIC Academy had been recognized for Cat B-S 5 and S 8 programs Significant experience has been gained by delivering the program to many charting agencies and to IIC employees Work, family, lifestyle priorities coupled with advances in information and communication technology facilitate distance / on-line learning IIC Academy Hydrographic Training: Global Delivery is a distance / on-line learning program that is modular, flexible and blended The blended approach includes a quality practical component being delivered in partnership with a vetted partnering institution Copyright 2019 IIC Technologies Inc.