GIS Professional Practice
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Course Title: GIS Professional Practice Course Code: ENV9 Course Description: The course covers the Professional Practice theme described in the academic model of Europe. Topics include professionalism, professional ethics, social responsibility, professional practices, partnerships, client relationships, PLATO legislation and rules, Acts relevant to geomatics (e.g. Promotion of Access to Information Act, Spatial Data Infrastructure Act) and the role of international associations and societies in geomatics. This is a distance learning programme presented in the first semester with two compulsory workshops of at least 25 contact hours in total. Delegates who pass the six assignments and the three hour written exam will receive a certificate of successful completion from the University of Pretoria. Who should attend? Anyone who wants to use PostGIS spatial databases and who intend to apply for professional registration with PLATO How attendees will benefit? After completion of the programme, delegates will be able to: Discuss the meaning of GISc, a profession and the GISc as a profession Critically discuss the pros and cons of GISc as a profession Critically discuss the professional and ethical issues relevant to GISc within and between organisations Discuss, analyse and evaluate different types of professional practices and partnerships
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Course Title: GIS Professional Practice
Course Code: ENV9
Course Description:
The course covers the Professional Practice theme described in the academic model of
Europe. Topics include professionalism, professional ethics, social responsibility,
professional practices, partnerships, client relationships, PLATO legislation and rules,
Acts relevant to geomatics (e.g. Promotion of Access to Information Act, Spatial Data
Infrastructure Act) and the role of international associations and societies in geomatics.
This is a distance learning programme presented in the first semester with two
compulsory workshops of at least 25 contact hours in total. Delegates who pass the six
assignments and the three hour written exam will receive a certificate of successful
completion from the University of Pretoria.
Who should attend?
Anyone who wants to use PostGIS spatial databases and who intend to apply for
professional registration with PLATO
How attendees will benefit?
After completion of the programme, delegates will be able to:
Discuss the meaning of GISc, a profession and the GISc as a profession
Critically discuss the pros and cons of GISc as a profession
Critically discuss the professional and ethical issues relevant to GISc within
and between organisations
Discuss, analyse and evaluate different types of professional practices and
partnerships
Discuss the role of international societies and associations in geomatics and
their relevance to GISc business
Interpret the PLATO legislation and rules
Interpret the relevant legislation pertaining to GISc business practice
Course Content:
Professionalism
Professional ethics and social responsibility
Professional practices, partnerships and client relationships
International associations and societies in geomatics
PLATO legislation and rules
SDI Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Copyright, Intellectual
Property Act
Course Period:
From 5 to 10 days.
Course Style:
Lecture or One-to-One training style.
In house training.
Group Training.
Practical Training.
Remember:
We provide this course in any place and at any time suitable for you.
This course is provided in VIP or standard forms. For more information
contact BATD team.
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