The 11th collective course is provided by UKHO in Taunton, UK
from 2 September to 13 December 2019


Pre-learning/course Module
  • On-line learning (currently in booklet form).
  • Foundation Module
  • Cartographic basics covering the underlying details of the nautical chart.
  • S-57 Foundation Module
  • Covering the basics of IHO S-57 and the familiarization with ENC production software.
  • Compilation Module
  • Practical module where the student will compile into a database all the relevant nauticalchart content in compliance with IHO S-57 using CARIS S-57 Composersoftware.
  • Product Construction Module
  • Production of an ENC base cell including ENC validation and exchange set creationusing CARIS S-57 Composer.
  • Production of a Paper Chart using CARIS Paper Chart Composer
  • Data Assessment Module
  • Decision-making and processing of new information using software and traditionalchecking processes.
  • Final Project
  • A five day project to compile a chart utilizing the knowledge gained in the preceding modules