Available courses
Grade I Geophysicist (GA 2026)
Welcome to MTCS Online,
You have now been enrolled onto the following area at either your, or your company's request:
Please note:
- This verification course has to be completed within 12 months of your enrolment date.
- Course and Competence documentation:
- Can be downloaded (and saved to a laptop or mobile device) when internet access is available.
- It can then be completed and saved, even when offline.
- The completed documents can then be uploaded to your submission areas when internet access is next available.
In addition to being enrolled on this course you will also have been enrolled on the relevant 'Core Competency course'.
- Core competencies focus on essential activities that are applicable to all disciplines within the field of survey. The evidence you gather to complete the core competencies can therefore be used across all disciplines within this grade level.
- If these have already been completed, then no further action is required regarding the Core Competencies.
A Grade I Geophysicist is regarded as someone who is conversant with survey aspects of marine survey operations.
Geophysicists find underground oil and gas deposits.
Using physical methods (gravitational, magnetic, electric) they measure the physical properties of subsurface earth to detect or infer the presence of oil or gas.
Geophysicists are involved in the acquisition, processing and interpretation of that data.
They can successfully participate in the Survey Project Team during operations and will report directly to the Senior Surveyor.
The Grade I Geophysicist is expected to coach and assess junior members of the Survey Project Team in line with the Competence Management Programme.
- Satisfactory completion of the competence criteria for Geophysicist Grade II and be working towards Geophysicist Grade I
- Nominally 80 days operational experience as a Geophysicist Grade II
- Valid and current offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
- Valid and current offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
Grade I Hydrographic Geophysicist (GA 2026)
Welcome to MTCS Online,
You have now been enrolled onto the following area at either your, or your company's request:
Please note:
- This verification course has to be completed within 12 months of your enrolment date.
- Course and Competence documentation:
- Can be downloaded (and saved to a laptop or mobile device) when internet access is available.
- It can then be completed and saved, even when offline.
- The completed documents can then be uploaded to your submission areas when internet access is next available.
In addition to being enrolled on this course you will also have been enrolled on the relevant 'Core Competency course'.
- Core competencies focus on essential activities that are applicable to all disciplines within the field of survey. The evidence you gather to complete the core competencies can therefore be used across all disciplines within this grade level.
- If these have already been completed, then no further action is required regarding the Core Competencies.
A Grade I Hydrographic Geophysicist is regarded as someone who is conversant with survey aspects of marine survey operations.
Hydrographic Geophysicists find underground oil and gas deposits
Using physical methods (gravitational, magnetic, electric) they measure the physical properties of subsurface earth to detect or infer the presence of oil or gas.
Geophysicists are involved in the acquisition, processing and interpretation of that data.
They can successfully participate in the Survey Project Team during operations and will report directly to the Senior Surveyor.
The Grade I Geophysicist is expected to coach and assess junior members of the Survey Project Team in line with the Competence Management Programme.
- Satisfactory completion of the competence criteria for Hydrographic Geophysicist Grade II and be working towards Hydrographic Geophysicist Grade I
- Nominally 12 months including 80 days operational experience as a Hydrographic Geophysicist Grade II OR Relevant Industrial, military or academic experience in Survey discipline
- Valid and current offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
- Valid and current offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
Grade I Seismic Geophysicist (GA 2026)
Welcome to MTCS Online,
You have now been enrolled onto the following area at either your, or your company's request:
Please note:
- This verification course has to be completed within 12 months of your enrolment date.
- Course and Competence documentation:
- Can be downloaded (and saved to a laptop or mobile device) when internet access is available.
- It can then be completed and saved, even when offline.
- The completed documents can then be uploaded to your submission areas when internet access is next available.
In addition to being enrolled on this course you will also have been enrolled on the relevant 'Core Competency course'.
- Core competencies focus on essential activities that are applicable to all disciplines within the field of survey. The evidence you gather to complete the core competencies can therefore be used across all disciplines within this grade level.
- If these have already been completed, then no further action is required regarding the Core Competencies.
A Grade I Seismic Geophysicist is regarded as someone who is conversant with survey aspects of marine survey operations.
Seismic Geophysicists find underground oil and gas deposits.
Using physical methods (gravitational, magnetic, electric) they measure the physical properties of subsurface earth to detect or infer the presence of oil or gas.
Geophysicists are involved in the acquisition, processing and interpretation of that data.
They can successfully participate in the Survey Project Team during operations and will report directly to the Senior Surveyor.
The Grade I Geophysicist is expected to coach and assess junior members of the Survey Project Team in line with the Competence Management Programme.
- Satisfactory completion of the competence criteria for Seismic Geophysicist Grade II and be working towards Seismic Geophysicist Grade I
- Nominally 12 months including 80 days operational experience as a Seismic Geophysicist Grade II OR Relevant Industrial, military or academic experience in Survey discipline
- Valid and current offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
- Valid and current offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
Grade II Geophysicist (GA 2026)
Welcome to MTCS Online,
You have now been enrolled onto the following area at either your, or your company's request:
Please note:
- This verification course has to be completed within 12 months of your enrolment date.
- Course and Competence documentation:
- Can be downloaded (and saved to a laptop or mobile device) when internet access is available.
- It can then be completed and saved, even when offline.
- The completed documents can then be uploaded to your submission areas when internet access is next available.
In addition to being enrolled on this course you will also have been enrolled on the relevant 'Core Competency course'.
- Core competencies focus on essential activities that are applicable to all disciplines within the field of survey. The evidence you gather to complete the core competencies can therefore be used across all disciplines within this grade level.
- If these have already been completed, then no further action is required regarding the Core Competencies.
A Grade II Geophysicist is regarded as someone who works within the survey team during marine survey operations.
Geophysicists find underground oil and gas deposits.
Using physical methods (gravitational, magnetic, electric) they measure the physical properties of subsurface earth to detect or infer the presence of oil or gas.
Geophysicists are involved in the acquisition, processing and interpretation of that data.
They can successfully participate, under supervision, in the Survey Project Team during operations and will report directly to the Senior Surveyor.
The Grade II Geophysicist is expected to participate in the Competence Management Programme.
- Qualification in an appropriate survey-related subject. Minimum level HNC/HND or appropriate technical/military experience and qualifications
- Good standard of IT literacy/team player/good communication skills
- Valid and current offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
- Valid and current offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
- If currently working as a Grade II Geophysicist, and wishing to certify at this grade, then satisfactory completion of competence criteria for the grade is required
Grade II Hydrographic Geophysicist (GA 2026)
Welcome to MTCS Online,
You have now been enrolled onto the following area at either your, or your company's request:
Please note:
- This verification course has to be completed within 12 months of your enrolment date.
- Course and Competence documentation:
- Can be downloaded (and saved to a laptop or mobile device) when internet access is available.
- It can then be completed and saved, even when offline.
- The completed documents can then be uploaded to your submission areas when internet access is next available.
In addition to being enrolled on this course you will also have been enrolled on the relevant 'Core Competency course'.
- Core competencies focus on essential activities that are applicable to all disciplines within the field of survey. The evidence you gather to complete the core competencies can therefore be used across all disciplines within this grade level.
- If these have already been completed, then no further action is required regarding the Core Competencies.
A Grade II Hydrographic Geophysicist is regarded as someone who works within the survey team during marine survey operations.
Hydrographic Geophysicists find underground oil and gas deposits.
Using physical methods (gravitational, magnetic, electric) they measure the physical properties of subsurface earth to detect or infer the presence of oil or gas.
Geophysicists are involved in the acquisition, processing and interpretation of that data.
They can successfully participate, under supervision, in the Survey Project Team during operations and will report directly to the Senior Surveyor.
The Grade II Geophysicist is expected to participate in the Competence Management Programme.
- Qualification in an appropriate survey-related subject. Minimum level HNC/HND or appropriate technical/military experience and qualifications
- Good standard of IT literacy/team player/good communication skills
- Valid and current offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
- Valid and current offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
- If currently working as a Grade II Hydrographic Geophysicist, and wishing to certify at this grade, then satisfactory completion of competence criteria for the grade is required
Grade II Seismic Geophysicist (GA 2026)
Welcome to MTCS Online,
You have now been enrolled onto the following area at either your, or your company's request:
Please note:
- This verification course has to be completed within 12 months of your enrolment date.
- Course and Competence documentation:
- Can be downloaded (and saved to a laptop or mobile device) when internet access is available.
- It can then be completed and saved, even when offline.
- The completed documents can then be uploaded to your submission areas when internet access is next available.
In addition to being enrolled on this course you will also have been enrolled on the relevant 'Core Competency course'.
- Core competencies focus on essential activities that are applicable to all disciplines within the field of survey. The evidence you gather to complete the core competencies can therefore be used across all disciplines within this grade level.
- If these have already been completed, then no further action is required regarding the Core Competencies.
A Grade II Sesmic Geophysicist is regarded as someone who works within the survey team during marine survey operations.
Seismic Geophysicists find underground oil and gas deposits.
Using physical methods (gravitational, magnetic, electric) they measure the physical properties of subsurface earth to detect or infer the presence of oil or gas.
Geophysicists are involved in the acquisition, processing and interpretation of that data.
They can successfully participate, under supervision, in the Survey Project Team during operations and will report directly to the Senior Surveyor.
The Grade II Geophysicist is expected to participate in the Competence Management Programme.
- Qualification in an appropriate survey-related subject. Minimum level HNC/HND or appropriate technical/military experience and qualifications
- Good standard of IT literacy/team player/good communication skills
- Valid and current offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
- Valid and current offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
- If currently working as a Grade II Seismic Geophysicist, and wishing to certify at this grade, then satisfactory completion of competence criteria for the grade is required
Senior Geophysicist (GA 2026)
Welcome to MTCS Online,
You have now been enrolled onto the following area at either your, or your company's request:
Please note:
- This verification course has to be completed within 12 months of your enrolment date.
- Course and Competence documentation:
- Can be downloaded (and saved to a laptop or mobile device) when internet access is available.
- It can then be completed and saved, even when offline.
- The completed documents can then be uploaded to your submission areas when internet access is next available.
In addition to being enrolled on this course you will also have been enrolled on the relevant 'Core Competency course'.
- Core competencies focus on essential activities that are applicable to all disciplines within the field of survey. The evidence you gather to complete the core competencies can therefore be used across all disciplines within this grade level.
- If these have already been completed, then no further action is required regarding the Core Competencies.
A Senior Geophysicist is regarded as someone who is fully conversant with survey aspects of marine survey operations.
Geophysicists find underground oil and gas deposits.
Using physical methods (gravitational, magnetic, electric) they measure the physical properties of subsurface earth to detect or infer the presence of oil or gas.
Geophysicists are involved in the acquisition, processing and interpretation of that data.
They can successfully manage the Survey Project Team during operations and will report directly to the Party Chief.
The Senior Geophysicist is expected to coach and assess junior members of the Survey Project Team in line with the Competence Management Programme.
- Satisfactory completion of the competence criteria for Geophysicist Grade I and be working towards Senior Geophysicist Grade I
- Nominally 24 months including200 days operational experience as a Geophysicist Grade I OR Relevant Industrial, military or academic experience
- Valid and current offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
- Valid and current offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed