ENC Production with S-57 Composer

Description

This self-paced online training course introduces IHO S-57 format Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) production using the CARIS S57 Composer software. The course covers the same topics and uses the same exercises as the equivalent classroom training course. However, it lets you go through the materials at your own pace, using your own computer with internet access, from your desktop, and without having to attend a classroom-training course in another location.

Length 

24 hours (estimated – completion time may vary based on experience).

Audience 

Anyone involved in ENC production who wants to work with the CARIS S-57 Composer software. This includes people who will be managing, compiling, checking, exporting and updating ENC datasets within a hydrographic department or other organization or company. It is also of interest to students and others wanting to learn about Composer.

Topics

• Basic introduction to composer
• ENC Production - Create a new electronic chart
• ENC Updating - Update an existing ENC product

Course Materials 

This self-paced online training course makes use of different types of complementary materials:  

• Introductory text with relevant screen captures 
• Short video presentations with audio 
• Practical step-by-step exercises with downloadable datasets 
• Multiple choice assessments to review what you have learned

Prerequisites 

This is an introductory training course. No previous experience working with CARIS software is required. Ideally, all participants will: 

• Be familiar with operating Windows computers and software including an internet browser
• Have some basic knowledge of the IHO S-57 Standard and ENC concepts – this is not covered in the course
• Already have working experience creating digital charts and/or ENCs or have a general understanding of these workflows