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Offshore Operation Professional Competency Structure Summary

1. Data Acquisition
1.1 Sensor Calibration
1.2 Geodesy
1.3 Tides
1.4 Hardware, software and mobilization preparation
1.5 Online System

2. Data Processing
2.1 Backup maintenance
2.2 Data Management
2.3 Offline Processing
2.4 Data Quality

3. Data Presentation
3.1 CAD and Charting
3.2 Survey Reporting

4. Pipeline and Structure Inspection

4.1 Preparation
4.2 Technical Knowledge
4.3 C-Swip

5. Software Engineering

5.1 T Software Development support

5.2 Technical Support
5.3 Software Testing

6. Offshore Operation

6.1 Safety
6.2 Emergency procedures
6.3 Seaman Ship

7. Project Management

7.1 Project Integration

7.2 Project Scope Management
7.3 Project Time Management
7.4 Project Quality Management
7.5 Project Resources Management
7.6 Project Risk Management

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Offshore Operation Professional Competences Definitions

1. Data Acquisition

1.1 Sensor Calibration is the relationship between input and output for a given measurement, it is used
to check if the equipment is functioning as expected. Furthermore any error in equipment should be
determined and corrected either in equipment itself or in acquisition software
. 1. Demonstrate the ability to assist surveyor in measuring vessel offsets
Basic

2. Demonstrate an understanding of data time-stamping

3. Demonstrate an understanding of how calibration results impact on datasets during processing(*)
Intermediate

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for sensor calibration. (*)

2. Demonstrate an understanding of sensor location offsets and the ship’s reference framework.(*)
Advanced

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the calibrations performed for all primary sensors used during
standard surveys

1.2 Geodesy is the discipline concerned with the pricise figure of the earth and its determination
Basic

1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of charting geodesy and projection systems(*)

Advanced Intermediate

1. Demonstrate an understanding of geodetic, reference systems and projection parameters(*)

2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of datum transformations
3. Understand the spheroidal Kps equations

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform a simple datum transformation.

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1.3 Tides: is generic term used to define the alternating rise and fall in sea level with respect to the land
, produced by the gravitational attraction of the moon and the sun.The predicted tide is calculated
values based on historical data and applying some equations to generate the tide

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply tidal reduction parameters to bathymetry data

Basic

2. Demonstrate an understanding of why recorded depths require adjustment to remove tidal

influences(*)
3. Demonstrate the ability to apply an existing tidal file to a data set(*)

1. Demonstrate the ability to identify, diagnose and resolve tidal reduction problems(*)
Intermediate

2. Demonstrate a good knowledge of tidal theory, ability to correct depths for tide .
3. Demonstrate the ability to create tide files from predicted tides from standard and secondary
ports
4. Demonstrate knowledge of tides and currents and their affect on survey operations
5. Demonstrate the ability to QC tidally reduced depths
Advanced

1. Demonstrate the ability to create tidal curves for reporting purposes(*)

1.4 Hardware, software and mobilization preparation is getting the equipment from warehouse
to the vessel. Interface the survey equipment with the acquisition software. Making sure that required data
string is acquired correctly.

1. Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate the successful mobilization and testing of a processing
suite, hardware configuration and network configuration(*)
Basic

2. Demonstrate the ability to prepare the computer system for software installation(*)
3. Demonstrate the ability to install the offline processing software system(*)
Intermediate

1. Demonstrate the ability to determine needed resources to meet project requirements

2. Demonstrate the ability to configure processing software to meet project requirements(*)
Advanced

1. Demonstrate the ability to plan configuration of offshore processing suite to meet project
requirements

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1.5 Online System The online module continuously displays the Video screens in addition to the real
time navigation data. The Eventing Controller PC records events while the video is captured and stores
them linked to the Digital Video.
Logging Module: Records data output/input strings from the ROV sensors and stores this data in the
database.
Eventing and Digital Video Module: Consists of three digital video capturing computers connected
directly to the ROV Cameras in addition to the Eventing Controller PC which controls the video recording
process..

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding for the configuration and operation of the on- line system
1. Demonstrate the ability to operate event logging software and accurately record events
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of ROV sensors commonly utilized during pipeline inspection & the
data gathered by each sensor
3. Demonstrate an understanding of methods employed for ensuring on-line data acquisition meets
survey specification
4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the on-line environment and its relationship with data
processing
Basic

5. Demonstrate the ability to maintain an on-line logbook and associated documentation(*)

6. Demonstrate the ability to identify typical navigation screen display elements.
7. Demonstrate the ability to locate data logging entries in on-line logbook
8. Demonstrate an understanding (as appropriate) of KP and DCC conventions.(*)
9. Demonstrate a basic understanding of surface positioning methods
10. Demonstrate a basic understanding of sub-surface positioning methods
11. Demonstrate awareness of how to respond to different alarm types in the system
12. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic checks on on-line software configuration prior to
performing a survey task(*)

1. Demonstrate the ability to correctly identify all standard remote vehicle survey sensors and an
understanding of their function and limitations
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify field constraints on data acquisition process
Intermediate

3. Demonstrate an understanding of sources of error in data sets from standard survey sensors.(*)
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the hardware systems used for surface and sub- surface
positioning.(*)
5. Demonstrate an understanding of what data is being logged by all standard data loggings
systems. (*)
6. Demonstrate the ability to customize new data strings input or communicate it accurately to
office support
Advanced

1. Demonstrate the ability to determine adequacy of equipment proposed for data acquisition
2. Demonstrate basic knowledge of third party software i.e. Quinsy, triteck, etc…

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2. Data Processing

2.1 Backup maintenance: is the process that control the backup, the restore and the retrieval of data.

1. Demonstrate the ability to retrieve data from the archive/backup system

2. Demonstrate the ability to use project data storage directories
3. Demonstrate the ability to use project hard copy filing system
Basic

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of archiving and backup in data management

5. Demonstrate the ability to perform full project archive for transfer to shore or other work site
terms

1. Demonstrate the ability to manage project electronic backup and archive systems(*)
Intermediate

2. Demonstrate the ability to verify the backup and archive process is working satisfactorily
3. Demonstrate the ability to monitor backup media levels i.e. hard disks
4. Demonstrate the ability to create ,use and maintain a standard directory structure for file
management both on-line and off-line systems(*)
5. Demonstrate the ability to determine adequacy of equipment proposed for data backup
Advanced

1. Demonstrate the ability to customize new directory structures to satisfy project backup
requirements
2. Demonstrate the ability to implement a data storage procedure that provides an acceptable level
of data access, data security, and system performance(*)

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2.3 Data Management involve understanding of standard database system, handling flow of
data from collection through processing and to final deliverables , identifying data gaps and
file extensions reorganization

1. Demonstrate the ability to keep processing logs up to date(*)

2. Demonstrate the ability to identify data gaps from data logs
3. Demonstrate an awareness of standard database systems and the benefits they provide (e.g
Basic

SQL,MS Access )(*)

4. Demonstrate ability to follow all data management procedure accurately
5. Demonstrate a working understanding of data flow: storage, archiving, recording, labeling and
logging of raw, processed and final data.

1. Demonstrate ability to manage various data sets in a database environment

2. Demonstrate the ability to resolve overlaps in datasets(*)
Intermediate

3. Demonstrate the ability to recognize data outliers and relate these anomalies to sensor limitations
or problems
4. Demonstrate an understanding of file types, and file extensions(*)
5. Demonstrate the ability to create/maintain clear processing log during job duration.
6. Demonstrate the ability to edit/adapt changes of data management procedures
7. Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot data problem and solve it
Advanced4

1. Demonstrate the ability to plan a processing workflow to meet project requirement(*)

2. Demonstrate the ability to create/change needed updates of the data management procedures
3. Demonstrate to ability to create WBS for any processing activities and assign task clearly

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2.4.Offline Processing this process involve

1. Demonstrate the ability to access and view survey data using processing programs(*)
2. Demonstrate the ability to graphically display data sets(*)
Basic

3. Demonstrate the ability to produce listings from data sets (profiles, position, events, etc…)(*)
4. Demonstrate the ability to use all standard functions in processing suite(*)
5. Demonstrate the ability to network resources such as other pc’s, printers, plotters ,storage
devices

1. Demonstrate the ability to respond to processing requirements outside specified work scope
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the offline processing software programs and
how package are used to meet different project requirements
Intermediate

3. Demonstrate the ability to prepare/edit electronic and hard copy filing system, data logging and
QA/QC records.(*)
4. Demonstrate full knowledge for offsets, Kps, postion, depth and 3D motion calculation.
5. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the survey data interpretation process (data editing, de-
spiking, controlled data decimation etc) (*)
6. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge for infrastructure of offline processing software

1. Demonstrate ability to create /customize new solution for new problem

Advanced

2. Demonstrate ability to handle basic data processing functions using general tools such as
Excel,CAD,etc…)
3. Demonstrate the ability to generate contours from a data set using a software program

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2.5. Data Quality is the processes and technologies involved in ensuring the conformance of data values
to business requirements and acceptance criteria in terms of completeness, validity, consistency, timeliness
and accuracy that makes data appropriate for customer use.

1. Demonstrate the ability to compare raw and processed data sets

2. Demonstrate the ability to perform a basic QC of own work and rectify errors.
3. Demonstrate basic understanding of industry standard formats
Basic

4. Demonstrate quality control of video and audio

5. Demonstrate quality control of event data being logged
6. Demonstrate the ability to recognize when quality of positioning data fails to meet acceptable
standards
7. Demonstrate the ability to follow/understand the QC checklist clearly

1. Demonstrate the ability to check raw/processed data for quality and against documented
acceptance criteria(*)
2. Demonstrate the ability to QC completed processing quality records against acceptance criteria
and project procedures
3. Demonstrate the ability to QC charts against reported results(*)
4. Demonstrate the ability to QC charts against processed data(*)
Intermediate

8. Demonstrate the ability to QC charts against company chart standard(*)

5. Demonstrate the ability to check all data sets against reported results
9. Demonstrate the ability to QC Reports against company report standard(*)
6. Demonstrate quality control of event logging/reviewing performed by subordinate personnel
7. Demonstrate the ability to use historical or previously recorded data to verify data and
interpretation quality(*)
8. Document the history and the sequence of deliverables
9. Report any new quality control processes to the quality owner.
10. Demonstrate quality control that all data have being logged(data validation)
11. Demonstrate an ability to carry out quality control of cathodic protection data & reports
Advanced

1. Demonstrate the ability to produce QC procedures for the output of all data types relevant to
final deliverables in order to meet project requirements and company procedures.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform manual checks on data to validate automated processes

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3. Data Presentation

3.1 CAD and Charting : is the art of presenting accurate, measurable and visual presentation of the
underwater features within the required horizontal and vertical scales.

1. Demonstrate the ability to use all CAD draw functions required to produce company range of
survey charts
2. Demonstrate the ability to use all CAD edit functions required to produce company range of
survey charts
3. Demonstrate the ability to use all CAD format functions required to produce company range of
survey charts
4. Demonstrate ability to draw all 3D structures
5. Demonstrate the ability to use all CAD print/plot functions required to produce company range of
survey charts with different horizontal and vertical scales.
Basic

6. Demonstrate understanding of chart scale and unit conversion

7. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between chart scale, area covered and chart
sheet size(*)
8. Demonstrate the ability to produce a chart series and understands all issues relating to chart series
design
9. Demonstrate the ability to measure distances and bearings of a chart
10. Demonstrate an understanding of all standard title and legend boxes on standard survey charts
11. Demonstrate an understanding of data presented on standard survey charts(*)
12. Demonstrate an understanding of basic cartographic design principles
13. Demonstrate an understanding for X-ref (external references)
14. Demonstrate ability to graphically present logged and processed data (position and profile)
1. Demonstrate the ability to set up and modify company symbols and other pre-set items
2. Demonstrate the ability to produce key contents boxes/legends that meet chart objectives
3. Demonstrate knowledge of cartographic geodetic and datum parameters that must be included to
meet project requirements(*)
4. Demonstrate the ability to import authenticate/edit design route information
Intermediate

5. Demonstrate the ability to produce background coverage charts for online, offline and marine
operations
6. Demonstrate the ability to use all CAD import/export functions required to produce company
range of survey charts
7. Demonstrate the ability to produce a chart to a specified company design(*)
8. Demonstrate the ability to create import and export text files(*)
9. Demonstrate the ability to use all CAD functions required to produce a chart that does not
conform with company standards

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1. Demonstrate a knowledge of a range of industry preferred chart cartography presentation

techniques
2. Demonstrate the ability to design a multibox chart that meets client specifications(*)
Advanced

3. Demonstrate the ability to create field layout and composite drawings for planning, progress
monitoring and inclusion in final reporting.
4. Demonstrate ability to customize macros/script files for commands automations.

3.2. Survey Reporting

1. Demonstrate an awareness of company report presentation methods

2. Demonstrate the ability to include basic diagrams and tables in reports
3. Demonstrate the ability to present survey data in tabular or graphical format (for example events
or pipe listings (*)
Basic

4. Demonstrate the ability to relate project report format to the acquired and processed data
5. Demonstrate an awareness of reporting and preparing calculation sheets using MS Word & Ms
Excel.
6. Demonstrate the ability to generate hardcopy and digital copy of tabular and graphical
presentations for client submission and report compilation

1. Demonstrate the ability to produce and present final reports in standard company/client defined
electronic formats
2. Demonstrate knowledge of reporting requirements appropriate to the current project including
content and format
Intermediate

3. Demonstrate the ability to produce concise reports using correct grammar, language, terminology
and notation
4. Demonstrate an ability to prepare & approve summary reports and anomaly reports
5. Demonstrate an ability to manage and co-ordinate the report production process
6. Demonstrate the ability to prepare filed and final inspection reports.
7. Demonstrate the ability to locate and extract information from existing reports
8. Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate the production of material for inclusion in a final survey
report
Advanced

9. Demonstrate the ability to plan a final survey report that meets project requirements
10. Demonstrate the ability to check and correct reports written by others

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4. Pipeline and Structure Inspection

4.1. Preparation

1. Demonstrate the ability to gather all materials necessary prior to dive task (e.g. technical
drawings, software setting ,online profile)
Basic

2. Demonstrate the ability to prepare and complete data sheets, video logs, video indexes, photo logs
3. Demonstrate the ability to assist in preparation of field and final inspection reports
4. Demonstrate an ability to interpret structural drawings and charts
Intermediate

1. Demonstrate an ability to understand and implement work scopes and work plans
Advanced

1. Demonstrate an ability to prepare job-specific procedures from work scope & technical specs

4.2. Technical Knowledge

1. Demonstrate an outline knowledge of pipeline construction/installation techniques

2. Demonstrate an outline knowledge of ROV systems
Basic

3. Demonstrate an ability to recognize standard structural features of subsea pipelines, flow lines
and umbilical
1. Demonstrate an ability to fault-find
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of pipeline in-service defects and modes of failure

1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of inspection techniques appropriate to ROV inspection

2. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of pipeline in-service defects and modes of failure
Intermediate

3. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of ROV sensors commonly utilized during pipeline

inspection & the data gathered by each sensor
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of cathodic protection systems & measurement techniques
5. Demonstrate an ability to prepare a brief summary report
6. Demonstrate the ability to produce sketches detailing inspection findings
7. Demonstrate the ability to provide an accurate, concise & informative audio commentary during
pipeline & subsea structural inspection
Advanced

1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of standard structural features of subsea pipelines, flow lines,
umbilical, wellheads and other subsea structures

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4.3. C-Swip

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for equipment calibration and calibrate direct contact
CP probe or wall thickness probe according to accepted procedures
Basic

2. Demonstrate an ability to install, connect & configure a video recording system

3. Demonstrate an outline knowledge of basic principles of surface & subsurface positioning
4. Demonstrate an ability to complete video log sheets
5. Demonstrate an ability to carry out QC review of pipeline video, identifying standard events and
accurately quantifying dimensions of damage, free spans & debris

1. Demonstrate an ability to manage the mobilization of inspection spread

2. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of basic principles of surface & subsurface positioning
Intermediate

3. Demonstrate an ability to verify calibration results

4. Demonstrate an ability to conduct pre-mobilization & pre-dive briefings
5. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of pipeline construction/installation techniques
6. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of ROV systems
7. Demonstrate the ability to prepare summary reports and anomaly reports
8. Demonstrate the ability to recognize in real-time those events which fall out with supplied criteria
of non-conformance (anomalies)

1. Demonstrate an ability to install and configure software for the recording and processing of
pipeline event data
2. Demonstrate an ability to verify calibration results
3. Demonstrate an ability to prepare work plans from client supplied work scope with due respect to
Advanced

operational constraints & requirements – maximize efficiency & resource utilization

4. Demonstrate the ability to take control of survey and determine what further investigation or
coverage is required
5. Demonstrate a full understanding of system principles & factors affecting performance
6. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of events which fall out with supplied criteria of non-
conformance (anomalies) so that guidance can be given to online personnel
7. Demonstrate quality control of paper or electronic data sheets for the recording of data during
inspections of wellheads, SSIVs and other subsea structures

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5. Software Engineering

5.1. Software Development support

1. Participate in the evaluation of system software products

Basic

2. Drive engineering decision making based on business/product requirements

3. Demonstrate good mathematical thinking

1. Participate in the development of specifications for software to support applications requirement.

2. Demonstrate the ability to gather and analyze software data and prepare reports
3. Demonstrate good understanding of Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their
applications
4. Demonstrate strong knowledge of capabilities and limitations of common software packages.
Intermediate

5. Demonstrate ability to identify sources of technology and data that can reduce development cost
6. Demonstrate the ability to identify software limitations in a project environment and clearly
specify software modification requirements
7. Demonstrate ability to incorporate new/modified/upgraded software into the data processing
system and brief/train processing personnel accordingly
8. Demonstrate strong knowledge in preparing flow charts and algorithms
9. Demonstrate goof knowledge of research skills

1. Demonstrate strong Knowledge of Principles and techniques of programming

2. Demonstrate Analytical and procedural steps for the development, modification and testing of
systems software
3. Demonstrate the ability to assist executive and product management teams in development of
product requirements –which may involve customer and vendor visits
4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze existing technical environments and implement
improvements through the full systems development life cycle
5. Demonstrate the ability to guide the enactment of the requirements elicitation process.
6. Demonstrate the ability to discover and capture candidate software requirements (both functional
Advanced

and non-functional) by communicating with the customer and/or end users and others who have
stake in the system development.
7. Demonstrate the ability to understand the requirements to resolve conflicts and inconsistencies and
to ensure that they meet the required quality attributes and reflect the customer needs
8. Ensure that the developed SRS reflects the customer requirements.
9. Demonstrate the ability to understand the reflect of baseline requirements on the project’s
acceptance criteria.
10. Demonstrate the ability to define the software acceptance criteria
11. Demonstrate the ability to research and recommend hardware and software development,
purchase, and use
12. Demonstrate the ability to prepare System Requirements Specifications (SRS) and Business
Requirements Specification (BRS) that reflects the customer requirements.
13. Demonstrate the ability to intergrate new software functions with the current software.

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5.2. Technical Support

1. Demonstrate the ability to receive and records problems from users.

2. Demonstrate the ability to verify customer information. gathers prescribed information and
resolves or escalates according to given procedures.
Basic

3. Ensure that all technical information or tools are distributed through the department staff.
4. Maintain Software version control, and its needed documentation such as manuals and
procedures.
5. Demonstrate strong knowledge of database and charting Concepts
6. Demonstrate good mathematical thinking

1. Demonstrate the ability to investigates and helps to remotely resolve problems relating to routine
Intermediate

use of information systems and related equipment recommending corrective action and work
around
2. Assists the team in resolving complex/difficult problems.
3. Identify the severity of the problem , and decide the needed action to solve it
4. Demonstrate the ability to train data processing staff on new software systems, and systems
control enhancements; and consult with vendors.
Advanced

1. Demonstrate the ability to assess the causes of system failure and initiate corrective action
2. Demonstrate understanding of the requirements to resolve conflicts and inconsistencies and to
ensure that they meet the required quality attributes and reflect the customer needs

5.3. Software Testing

1. Demonstrated strong IT skills (computer oriented thinking)

Basic

2. Demonstrate strong knowledge of database and charting Concepts

3. Demonstrate strong knowledge in reading flow charts and algorithms
4. Demonstrate the ability to understand/perform test cases to be applied during testing
Intermediate

1. Demonstrate strong knowledge in preparing flow charts and algorithms

2. Demonstrate the ability to identify the defect/bug/ function failure and their severity on system
performance
3. Demonstrate the ability to prepare test cases to be applied during testing
4. Demonstrate the ability to understand BRS and SRS and analyze their effect on test cases
Advanced

1. Demonstrate good knowledge of principles and techniques of programming.

2. Demonstrate awareness of analytical and procedural steps for the development, modification and
testing of systems software
3. Demonstrate the ability to assess the causes of system failure and initiate corrective action
4. Demonstrate the ability to prepare testing schedules and plans

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6. Offshore Operation

6.1. Safety

1. Has participated in an offshore safety induction(*)

2. Demonstrate the ability to follow safety instructions and use appropriate safety equipment for
deck and outside operations(*)
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify different areas in the workplace, the risks associated with each
and a basic understanding of the regulations
4. Demonstrate the ability to follow muster calls, shipboard drills and exercises(*)
Basic

5. Demonstrate the ability to locate muster points, life-saving equipment, fire fighting & safety
apparatus
6. Demonstrate the correct usage of personal protective equipment and safety aids
7. Has read and demonstrated an understanding of company health, safety, environmental and
quality procedures(*)
8. Demonstrate the ability to locate all relevant health safety, environmental and quality procedures
at work site

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Company Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
procedures
2. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to offshore safety standards and maintain a safe working
environment(*)
3. Demonstrate the ability to follow company procedures(*)
4. Demonstrate the ability to implement Company non-conformance procedure for situations where
procedures are not complied with.
ntermediate

5. Demonstrate the ability to implement corrective actions according to the Company Quality
Management System
6. Demonstrate the ability to undertake risk assessment in the workplace. (*)
7. Demonstrate the ability to recognize hazards in the work place(*)
8. Demonstrate knowledge of how to react to safety critical situations and what immediate action can
be taken to minimize/eliminate them. (*)
9. Demonstrate the ability to encourage safety awareness in junior colleagues
10. Demonstrate a responsibility for safety awareness of others in addition to self

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply and implement in a practical manner the company health, safety,
environmental and quality procedures at the work site
2. Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of company health, safety, environmental and quality
Advanced

procedures(*)
3. Demonstrate the ability to plan and perform risk assessments for all safety critical areas in a work
environment(*)
4. Demonstrate the ability to perform ‘toolbox talk’ meetings/briefings immediately prior to specific
survey operations(*)
5. Demonstrate a commitment to safety by setting an example on safety issues and demonstrating
safety leadership to subordinates and work colleagues(*)

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6.2. Emergency procedures

1. Has read and demonstrated an understanding of company emergency procedure documents and
Basic

where to find them(*)

2. Demonstrate knowledge of personal role and role of others in emergency situation
3. Demonstrate the ability to raise emergency alarm and to alert others
Intermediate

1. Demonstrate the ability to recognize a potential or actual emergency situation and report it
appropriately(*)

1. Demonstrate the ability to take appropriate action in the event of an emergency situation(*)
2. Demonstrate the ability to provide solutions to situations posing an imminent threat
Advanced

3. Demonstrate the ability to produce coherent and concise reports on emergency situations(*)
4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with onshore response teams
5. Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate all personnel directly and indirectly involved in an
emergency situation

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6.3. Seaman Ship

Basic

1. Demonstrates a working knowledge of seamanship terminology that is required in work role

2. Demonstrate basic understanding of survey types and survey purpose

1. Demonstrate working knowledge (with examples) of wind speed measure and sea state measure.
2. Demonstrate working knowledge of how weather conditions affect ship handling and its impact
on the safe handling of survey systems.
Intermediate

3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic ship handling and right of way

4. Demonstrate knowledge of practical seamanship and basic rigging skills(*)
5. Demonstrate an understanding of logistics/protocols for transfer of data to shore or other work site
6. Demonstrate ability to communicate with other survey teams trough clear com or by any other
means
Advanced

1. Demonstrate the ability to instruct staff in the correct use of safety and survival equipment and
aids(*)
2. Demonstrate a practical knowledge of vessel operations.(*)

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7. Project Management

7.1. Project integration management: Day-to-day actions of the project owner to ensure that all parts
of the project work together. Composed of project plan development, project plan execution, and integrated
change control

1. Ability to take short term decisions

2. Ability to identify /execute all project logistic management
Basic

3. Identify change requests during work processes, and determine potential project scope changes
4. Determine product/service characteristics using expert judgment as needed
5. Determine the overall project management and controlling project execution
6. Utilize regularly scheduled project status reviews.
Intermediate

1. Ability to take long term decisions

2. Ability to plan all project logistic management
3. Identify and execute preventive actions or modifications to the project plan.
4. Identify and develop an integrated project plan, that ensure that all parts of the project work
effectively together
Advanced

1. Determine whether variances from the plan require corrective action, need new or revised
procedures
2. Perform high-level assessment of the technical and non-technical requirements of the project

7.2. Project Scope management: The processes to ensure that the project includes all of the work
required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully .Conducting Scope definition,
planning, executing, verification and change control

1. Ability to understand/identify /get arrangement to meet project scope and objectives

Basic

2. Understand a scope statement as documentation of the agreement between the project team and
customers or other stakeholders
3. Define project phases of the project life cycle.
4. Determine that work product/results are completed correctly.

1. Ability to assign the proper procedures /application/technicalities according to project scope

Intermediate

2. Determine the appropriate project or subproject level in which scope statement is needed.
3. Identify specific Scope inclusions and exclusions.
4. Determine how and when to properly refine or modify the scope statement.
5. Determine the appropriate level of decomposition detail for various WBS or parts of the WBS.
6. Establish review/approval process for project deliverables

1. Evaluate scope change effect, perform change plan for modification

2. Develop a project charter (management process) to formally document and link the project to the
Advanced

ongoing work of the organization

3. Participate in project inspections, reviews, audits, and walkthroughs.
4. Perform post-project review
5. Evaluate projects scope and evaluate availability with current capacity.

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7.3. Project Time management: the processes is required to ensure timely completion of the project,
control the amount of time that it takes staff to build deliverables within a project, increasing your chances of
delivering "on time" and to schedule.

1. Identify key project milestones.

Basic

2. Create an activity list using decomposition of the lowest level of the WBS.
3. Estimate the number of work periods and possible work duration ranges.
4. Identify and document the types of interactivity dependencies within the project

1. Identify customer expectations with regards to timing of delivery, major milestones, and any
schedule and delivery constraints
2. Develop activity duration estimates for project scheduling using various tools
3. Identify activity leads, lags, and constraints
Intermediate

4. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of project schedule formats
(Knowledge only).
5. Develop a schedule management plan, including establishing a schedule baseline, documenting
how schedule variances will be managed, identifying schedule change control system procedures,
and define float time activities.
6. Validate the WBS by ensuring that performing all activities will complete all deliverables.

1. Conduct ongoing analysis of options to identify variances and forecast the impact of changes on the
Advanced

schedule.
2. Review progress throughout the project life cycle and implement agreed schedule changes to ensure
consistency with changing scope, objectives, and constraints related to time and resource
availability

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7.4. Project Quality management: To ensure that the design and construction of a project meet the
quality requirements established to meet the customer's expectations or exceeding the customer expectations
achieved by way of deliverables and/or activities performed to produce those deliverables.

1. Execute project quality control, assurance, and improvement processes

2. Perform inspections, reviews, and walkthroughs to ensure that items are properly documented as
Basic

accepted, rejected, or identified for rework.

3. Identify and implement actions needed to increase project effectiveness and efficiency.
4. Document project quality outcomes in a format suitable for comparison and analysis

1. Monitor specific project results to ensure compliance with requirements (relevant quality standards)
using appropriate checklists.
Intermediate

2. Develop project quality metrics and performance checklists.

5.
3. Determine quality objectives, standards, and levels, with input from stakeholders and guidance of
5.
higher project authorities, to establish the basis for quality outcomes.
4. Document lessons learned, including causes of activities leading to quality changes, types of quality
changes, reasons for selecting specific corrective actions, and classification of quality
change causes for further analysis
5. Perform project quality control testing and measurement

1. Evaluate project quality control, assurance, and improvement issues

Advanced

2. Implement process adjustments to ensure quality improvement efforts.

3. Develop project quality policies and ensure they are aligned with the organization/Department
quality policy.
4. Utilize techniques, cause/effect diagrams, trend analysis, and statistical sampling for inspections

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7.5. Project Resource management: The process determines the level of resources needed to complete
a project. Specifying the exact quantities of equipment and materials needed to complete your project.

activities1. Implement programs that enhance project team performance.

2. Develop project team policies and procedures.
3. identify resources for any project.
Basic

4. Develop a responsibility assignment matrix

5. Allocate project staff to and within the project or directed by a higher project authority, to meet
competency requirements throughout the project life cycle
6. Communicate designated staff responsibilities, authority, and personal performance measurement
criteria, to ensure clarity of understanding of the work and to provide a basis for ongoing
assessment
Intermediate

1. Predict and plan resources for future projects

2. Perform resources leveling to avoid resources over allocated.

1. Identify staff requirements/assignments through a process of defining the skill types required,
Advanced

defining the types of individuals/ groups required, developing job/position descriptions,

identifying training needs, and defining required time frames.
2. Create , maintain and develop inventory system for all projects .

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7.6. Project Risk management: Subset of project management that includes risk identification, risk
quantification, risk response development, and risk response control in an effort to identify, analyze and
respond to project risks.

1. Identify the sources of possible internal/external risk events

Basic

2. Identify, document, and report risk issues to recommend improvements to a higher project
activities
authority for application in future projects
Intermediate

1. Develop list of prioritized risks and determine overall risk ranking for the project.
2. Utilize simulation to analyze the behavior/performance of the project system.
3. Implement workarounds for unplanned risk events.

1. Classify potential risk events, the ranges of possible outcomes, and risk interactions anticipated
during various project phases
Advanced

2. Develop flowcharts to determine the causes and effects of risk.

3. Develop contingency plans, implementation criteria, and alternative strategies.
4. Review project outcomes to determine effectiveness of risk management processes and procedures.
4. Estimate risk event value and related range of possible project costs
5. Develop decision tree analysis to show key interactions.

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