Apply for Certification

Hydrography Certification Fees

• SSSI and S+SNZ Members $330 (AUD)
• Non Members $850 (AUD)

Sub-specialisations are assessed once an applicant achieves CPHS1.  You can apply for sub-specialisations during your initial CPHS1 certification application or after however, if applying with your initial application, the Panel first must find in favour of your CPHS1 certification and will then assess your additional evidence relating to the sub-specialisation.

• CPHS1 seeking a sub-specialisation - $242 (AUD) per sub-specialisation

PROGRAMMED AHSCP MEETINGS

Next meeting – June (TBC)
Deadline for applications –  Friday 5 May 2023

Completed applications for certification (i.e. new applications and previous applicants submitting additional documentation) are to be submitted to the AHSCP Secretariat one month prior to the scheduled meeting date.
 
Input from Individuals or Organisations about an Applicant - Should an individual or organisation wish to provide comment on an applicant, this is to be provided to the AHSCP Secretary at least two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting.  Comment can be made using the Referees Report form or a detailed letter.  The applicant will be provided with any adverse comment submitted in order to respond to the AHSCP.

Download Application & Forms*

* Note: Please be aware that the application forms are updated regularly.  Check that you are using the most up-to-date version from the website prior to submitting your application
 
When supplying course certificates, do not include those not related to the advancement of survey knowledge eg. First Aid, HUET, Working at Heights, sea survival etc.
 
When completing your log book, you should review the detailed descriptions of the S-5A and S-5B syllabus and be confident that you do have the knowledge and practice of a substantial amount of the topics as described.

Please see the 'Tips on Applications' page to help you understand some expectations when your application is reviewed.
 
Application Documentation - Updated February 2020

A major revision of the AHSCP Guidelines and supporting documentation have been undertaken and published as version 2.4 dated 29 Feb 2020, these guidelines are now in force.  The revised documents fully reflect the adoption of the IHO S-5A and S-5B standards, and contain transition arrangements for those who have commenced logbooks and are seeking certification under the older S-5 11^th Edition standards.     Revised definitions of “Sea Time”, “Allied Degrees” and “In Charge time” are also provided.   In addition a new Appendix G – Applicant Qualification Mapping Tool, has been provided which applicants without an IBSC Cat A or Cat B qualification are required to submit to map their qualifications to the Cat A or Cat B syllabus in order to support their submission.

• Appendix A Application Form (Word)
• Appendix B Logbook of Practical Hydrographic Surveying Experience Word  Note:  To amend the logbook, unprotect it, make your changes (ie.Delete examples, add / remove rows etc.) then protect it again to enable the Form Fill process.
• Appendix C Referee's Report Word PDF
• Appendix E Application Checklist Word PDF
• Appendix G Applicant Qualification Mapping Tool Excel

 
Supporting Documentation

• Guidelines for Specialist Certification in Hydrographic Surveying v2.4 dated 29 Feb 2020 (PDF)

• Appendix D – Extract of S-5A, S-5B, and S-5 11th Edition Standards of competence for Hydrographic Surveyors

• Appendix F – Hydrographic Surveyor Certification Roles, Responsibilities, and Definition

 
 
Submit Your Application
A digital copy of your completed application documentation has to be provided, uploaded onto the AHO OurShare site. Please email ahscp@hydro.gov.au and request setup and login details to enable you to have access to this service. Scanned documentation should be provided in PDF format legible at 300 dpi.