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Grade I Hydrographic Geophysicist

Job Summary:

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.

Entry Level Specifications:

• Satisfactory completion of the competence criteria for Hydrographic Geophysicist Grade II and be working towards Hydrographic Geophysicist Grade I
• Nominally 80 days operational experience as a Hydrographic 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

If completing a Grade Assessment, the following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

Competencies	Performance Criteria	Underpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to use technical software packages
2) The ability to acquire & interpret data
3) The ability to manage data
4) The ability to write technical reports; including graphic presentation and mapping
5) Demonstrate a broad understanding of surveying principles
Grade Assessment Supporting Documentation (click on arrow head to expand):
Assessment Plan An assessment planning meeting should be conducted before an activity is assessed. In practice this may take place at the beginning of the project and include your Assessor and if applicable any witnesses who may be involved in the assessment. The Assessment form allows you to record what will be assessed, when, where and how it will be assessed.
Assessment Feedback Form An Assessment Feedback meeting should take place between you and your assessor once the assessment is complete. It should provide an opportunity for your Assessor to inform you what went well or perhaps not so well. Most importantly it will allow your Assessor to provide you with constructive feedback on how to address areas of weakness, if applicable, and achieve competence. The Assessment Feedback form provides a written record of your feedback.
Assessor Sign off Form The Assessor Sign Off Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by your Assessors. It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has assessed them over a Range of at least 3 activities. You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence. Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact an assessor, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted. Please use one sign off form per assessor.
Record of Witnesses Form The Record of Witness Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by anyone who acts as a Witness during your assessments. It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has acted as a witness. You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence. Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact a Witness, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted. Please use one record of witness form per witness.
Witness Statement The Witness Statement should be completed by your line manager, Offshore Manager (or equivalent) or Agent. It confirms that you are working in the role for you which you are certifying, and have the required amount of operational time in the role. It also requires them to confirm you are deemed competent against IMCA guidelines for the role.
Candidate Statement A Candidate Statement is essentially a short, written report that describes a task that you have carried out in your workplace. It will form part of the evidence that counts towards your Grade Assessment. The Candidate Statement should be used if you do not have access to an Assessor, and have therefore not undergone any assessment of your underpinning knowledge; i.e. questioning. You may complete the report and include it as part of your evidence for future assessments that may take place when you do have access to an Assessor. You may choose to upload it to your ‘Private Files Area’ until needed.
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