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Training Schedule for Engineering Department
Course Title |
Course Objectives |
Duration |
Target Participants and Entry |
Digital electronic and application
( E 1 )
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Acquaint engineers and technicians with up to date knowledge and skills in practical applications of rapidly developing field of micro-electronics technology |
4 weeks |
Adequate knowledge of electronics / electrical engineering. A degree / a diploma in the relevant field may be an added advantage |
Computer system trouble shooting techniques ( E) |
Acquaint engineers and technicians with up to date practical trouble shooting and maintenance techniques of computer systems |
4 weeks |
Applicant must either have attended a microprocessor application course or have knowledge of electronics engineering |
Maintenance of optical mechanical surveying instruments |
This course is designed to provide participants with skills in the care, service and simple maintenance of surveying instruments. Participants will also be introduced to the procedures in carrying out routine adjustments of instruments. This course has two levels(I and II) |
4 weeks |
Applicants must be technicians specializing in the field of surveying , mapping , mining, civil and agricultural engineering with good knowledge of technical drawing and must have attended level one course to go to level two |
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Departmental contact Engineering Department
engineering@rcmrd.org
Contact Person: Officer in Charge of Engineering Mr. Hajji Mchatta
Email. hmchatta@rcmrd.org
Tel. +254-020-8560227, 8560265, 8561775, 8560335, 8560336, 8564131, 8561673, 8563767
VOIP:
Switchboard: 7700190
Mobile:
Celtel: 0735-981098, Safaricom: 0723786161
Fax: 254 - 20 - 8563767,8561673
The Information Technology Training Centre Training Schedule
Since its establishment the ITTC has registered phenomenal growth, and in a span of 4years over 2000 participants have been trained in a wide range of IT courses. These participants comprise of individual clients, clients from corporate organisations, government ministries and institutions, intergovernmental organisations and participants from RCMRD’s member states.
Among the local organisations/institutions we have provided training for are:
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Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK)
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Nairobi City Council
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International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE)
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Ministry of Agriculture – Fisheries Department
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National Security and Intelligence Services
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Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
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Office of the President
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The Kenya Police
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Ministry of Local Government
Our range of courses
Our range of courses has expanded remarkably, from an initial five End-user courses to eighteen part-time and full-time courses. These courses are in the categories, End-user, Professional, Technical, Career and Corporate. The range of courses is as shown in the table. Our faculty has also expanded from two lecturers in March 2001 to a very professional faculty comprising of 12 full-time lecturers and 3 part-time lecturers.
Collaboration
The ITTC has in the last two years partnered with reputable local and international institutions and universities to provide its clients with premier IT courses and certifications. Such partnerships are with:
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) with whom we signed an mou in August 2001.
- he Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS) who accredited the ITTC as a teaching Centre in June 2003.
Further collaborations are envisaged with other local and international institutions and IT certification bodies such as Microsoft, Cisco, CompTia and VUE. The Centre is also registered with the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) in Kenya.
Facilities
The ITTC has made very remarkable expansion of its training facilities to enable the participants enjoy high quality training. From a humble 10 computers and no Internet in March 2001, the ITTC now has:
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Four computer laboratories equipped with more than 70 state-of-the-art computers.
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A computer-engineering lab for practical sessions for networking and PC repair and maintenance courses
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A spacious and abundantly stocked library with more than 250 titles of the latest IT books and journals.
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Full Internet connectivity.
Our range of programs
Our range of courses has been spread wide enough to cater for participants irrespective of their academic or professional background. We ensure as much as possible that each course maps one on one with the participant’s requirements. The range of courses is as shown in the table.
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Course |
Overview |
Duration & Intake |
Concepts of IT |
Participants gain an in-depth look into the usage and Impact of computers in the modern society and the emerging trends in Information Technology. |
1 week.
Every Monday
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Microsoft Office 2000 Suite |
Covers all the office productivity applications in MS Office 2000 & XP. This course will also cover the Microsoft Windows operating system to ensure that the participant can be able to use a computer independently. |
Each Application takes 1-3 weeks.
Every Monday
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Desktop Publishing (DTP) |
Provides the participant with extensive skills in creation of professional documents e.g. newsletters, brochures, manuals, flyers, and advertisements. |
3 weeks.
Every Monday.
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Integrated Computer Training |
This course, offered as one package, is aimed at producing an all round computer user. The course provides the participant with skills in Concepts of IT, Microsoft Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Desktop Publishing, MS PowerPoint and Internet & E-Mail. |
12 weeks.
Every Monday
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Project Management |
This course will take the participants through all phases of project management right from Project conception to Project implementation and review using MS Project 2000. |
3 weeks.
Every Monday.
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Database design and development |
The audience for this course are those who do not only wish to work with database applications, but also would like to understand database management systems such as SQL, Oracle etc. |
4 weeks.
Every Monday.
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Web design |
Participants gain relevant and very applicable skills in the development and designing of a web page from its conception to implementation using DreamWeaver, VB Script and Java Script. |
3 weeks.
Every Monday
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Java, C++ and Visual Basic Programming |
Participants gain excellent software development skills using these three object-oriented languages that have become the industry standard. |
12 weeks.
Every Monday.
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Accounting application software |
The audience for this course is accounts practitioners who would like to gain skills in the use of the latest accounting application software such as QuickBooks and Pastel. |
3 weeks.
Every Monday.
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Design |
Provides you with skills in the design and illustration of objects and products using CorelDraw. |
3 weeks.
Every Monday.
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Certificate in IT |
This is an entry point certification for those phpiring for a rewarding career in IT. It is a three-month course with the following minimum requirements: KCSE C- Or KCE Division III or the equivalent. |
3 months.
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Diploma in IT |
This program is run in collaboration with the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). This 18 months program provides a solid entry-point and foundation for your IT career path. On successful completion of the Diploma, one is eligible to join the JKUAT Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc IT). The minimum requirements are: KCSE aggregate grade of C+, and minimum grade C in Mathematics and English. |
18 months inclusive of a 12-week attachment.
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IMIS |
Administered by the Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS) in UK is a premier certification that has a worldwide recognition. It is has a beginners level (Foundation Diploma), intermediate level (Diploma and Higher Diploma) and professional level (Graduate Diploma and BSc) |
6 months - 12 months.
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Linux for End-Users and Administrators |
This course covers the Linux Operating System from the basics for a beginner to the most advanced features for system administrators. This course can also be tailored to any other version of Unix. |
4 weeks.
Every Monday
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Windows NT and Windows 2000 for End-Users and Administrators |
This course provides the participants with hands-on skills in these two operating systems from usage to the fundamentals of administration |
4 weeks.
Every Monday
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PC Support Professional (A+) |
The PC Support Professional program is aimed at giving the participants’ skills and competency in PC support and maintenance to support computer users in medium to large organisations. |
12 weeks.
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Network Support Professional (N+) |
The Network Support Professional program is aimed at giving the participants’ skills and competency in network support and administration. |
8 weeks.
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Diploma in IT and Certificate in IT courses are offered in collaboration with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
With the infrastructure already in place and the presence of goodwill amoung the management, faculty, staff and students, the Centre is confident that further development and consolidation of the ITTC will be attained to meet the challenges of this modern technological age.
Corporate Training Programs
In the pursuit of our mission, ITTC has embarked on program diversification that has seen the development of a wide range of programs targeting the corporate world including government departments and ministries, parastatals, NGOs, and even the private sector. Training in any of these programs can be done on-site, at the RCMRD conference facilities or any other conducive environment as agreed with the beneficiaries. The range of programs includes the following though not limited.
COURSE TITLE |
OBJECTIVES |
TARGET GROUP |
Internet Security |
To impart skills on developing security program, protect data and react to threats posed by Internet users.
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IT Personnel / managers |
Database Design and Management. |
To impart skills on use, Design and management of computerized databases. |
IT Personnel/Managers |
Computer Forensics |
Appreciate the use of specialized techniques for recovery, authentication, and analysis of electronic data especially in crime related computer usage |
Senior and middle level managers |
Computer Aided Financial Management |
To enlighten managers on the available options in Financial Management. |
Financial controllers/managers. |
Integrated Computer Training for Managers |
To enable managers know how to use computers for effective management of resources. |
Senior and middle level managers |
Computer Based Auditing |
Appreciate the work of computerized auditing and other IT solutions for auditing work. |
Auditors |
Computerized Records Management |
To impart skills on computerized files and records management. |
Lawyers |
Analysis and Design of Information Systems. |
To design and develop information systems for organizations. |
IT Personnel |
Advanced Computer Applications |
To use computer applications in office management. |
Executive Secretaries |
Basic Programming Skills. |
To provide basic skills in computer programming. To solve simple problems in the day-to-day activities. |
Senior and middle level managers. |
Information Systems for Management |
Appreciate the role of information systems in Organizations.
Appreciate different types of systems. |
Senior and middle level managers. |
Computerized Registry Management. |
To impart skills on computerized files and records management. |
Registry personnel |
Management Information Systems for Monitoring and Evaluation. |
To effectively manage projects using project management systems. |
Program managers |
Computer Aided Graphic Design |
To impart skills on advanced graphics and presentation. |
Managers/Marketing managers |
New JKUAT Diploma Intake
I. T. Solutions Development
ITTC is also currently involved in the provision of ICT solutions in form of Management Information System. This involves Design, Development, Implementation and Maintenance of Management Information Systems such Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Management Information System among others.
Amongst our customers include the EAC Secretariat for whom we developed and implemented a Health Management Information System and SANA International (an NGO) for whom we designed, developed and implemented a Project Monitoring and Evaluation Management Information System.
Departmental contact: Information Technology Training Centre (ITTC)
ITTC@rcmrd.org
Contact Person: Information Technology Training Coordinator Mr. Martin Gichugu
Email. mgichugu@rcmrd.org
Tel. +254-020-8560227, 8560265, 8561775, 8560335, 8560336, 8564131, 8561673, 8563767
VOIP:
Switchboard: 7700190
Mobile:
Celtel: 0735-981098, Safaricom: 0723786161
Fax. 254 - 20 - 8563767,8561673
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Remote Sensing and Environmental Management Programme (RSEMP)
Training
RSEMP has in the last 27 years trained over 4,000 natural science experts from Africa in the various geoinformation technologies of Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
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Training Schedule Long Courses
CODE |
COURSE
TITLE
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COURSE
OBJECTIVES
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TARGET GROUPS |
SCHEDULE |
RS01 |
Remote Sensing and GIS for Geological,
Mineral exploration
and Environment
studies
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Introduce participants to principles, and applications of remote sensing and GIS tools to geological, mineral
and Environmental monitoring
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Introduce participants to principles, and applications of remote sensing and GIS tools to geological, mineral
and Environmental monitoring
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April / August
(4 weeks)
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RS02 |
Land Use, Land
Degradation Assessment and Monitoring using Remote Sensing
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Introduce participants to remote sensing techniques for assessment of land use and land degradation |
Introduce participants to remote sensing techniques for assessment of land use and land degradation |
March / September
(4 weeks)
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RS03 |
Application of Remote Sensing and GIS to Early Warrning Systems for Food Security |
Introduce remote sensing applications for assessment of crop yields
forecasting and environmental
monitoring
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Introduce remote sensing applications for assessment of crop yields
forecasting and environmental
monitoring
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April/
November
(4 weeks)
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RS04 |
Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Natural Resources
Monitoring and
Management
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Introduce remote sensing and GIS
applications for natural resources assessment, management and
monitoring
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Introduce remote sensing and GIS applications for natural resources assessment, management and monitoring |
June / October
(4 weeks)
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RS05 |
Geo Spatial Database
Development and
Management for use in planning process
and decision making
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Introduce practicing cartographers to
modern map-making techniques Including computer based mapping systems
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Scientists and practitioners in natural sciences and
environment (civil engineers, surveyors, foresters, agriculturalists, range scientists wildlife ecologists etc.)
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June / October
(4 weeks)
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RS06 |
Introduction to the principles of Geomatics (Integrated course in RS, GIS and GPS)
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To introduce Mapping Professionals to Geomatic Techniques and phpects of digital mapping in transition from conventional mapping techniques. |
To introduce Mapping Professionals to Geomatic Techniques and phpects of digital mapping in transition from conventional mapping techniques. |
April and August of each year
(4 weeks)
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GS01 |
Introduction to ARC/INFO |
Participants learn the fundamentals of geo-data automation, geo-database structure, and geo-database management |
Planners, geologists, biologists, soil scientists, geographers, surveyors, cartographers, stasticians, etc; or any organization and staff using maps in their day-to-day activities. |
Continuous
(2 weeks)
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GS02 |
Introduction to ArcView GIS
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Course gives hands-on experience and conceptual overview required to take advantage of the software’s display, editing, analysis, and presentation mapping functions |
Planners, geologists, biologists, soil scientists, geographers, surveyors, cartographers, stasticians, etc; or any organization and staff using maps in their day-to-day activities. |
Continuous
(1 weeks)
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RS3 |
Introduction to PC ArcView – Spatial Analyst |
The course teaches basic raster concepts and introduces GIS models. It emphasizes problems that are best solved in a raster environment, such as surface analysis and distance measurement. |
Advanced users of any GIS
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Continuous
(1 week)
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GS04 |
IDRISI or (Erdas) Image Analyst |
Participants will be introduced to the concepts and principles of Remote Sensing, Platforms, Image/Photo interpretations, and image processing |
Remote sensing and GIS personnel and trainers
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Continuous
(2 week)
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GS05 |
Introduction to ArcGIS– |
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GS06 |
Introduction to relational databases |
This course will offer participants knowledge of relational database technology. It presents a thorough look at relational operators, normalization, and the integration of geometric feature attribute tables with related tables using MS Access and ArcView software. |
GIS Users and those intending to pursue GIS related sciences
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Continuous
(1 week)
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GS07 |
Introduction to Global Positioning System |
This course provides participants with opportunity to understand the various stages of GPS and GIS application development |
All interested in positioning techniques |
Continuous
(3 days)
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GS08 |
Introduction to the principles of Geomatics (Integrated course in RS, GIS and GPS)
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To introduce Mapping Professionals to Geomatic Techniques and phpects of digital mapping in transition from conventional mapping techniques. |
Participants will be GIS users, Cartographers and photogrammetrists, technical officers with Advanced Diploma in current practice and end trainers (TOT) |
April and August of each year
(4 weeks
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Departmental contact Remote Sensing and Environmental management Programme (RESEMP)
remotesensing@rcmrd.org/ sammyn@rcmrd.org
Contact Person: Senior Remote Sensing Officer: Dr. Tesfaye Korme
Email. korme@rcmrd.org
Tel. +254-020-Tel. +254-020-8560227, 8560265, 8561775, 8560335, 8560336, 8564131, 8561673, 8563767
VOIP:
Switchboard: 7700190
Mobile:
Celtel: 0735-981098, Safaricom: 0723786161
Fax: + 254 - 20 - 8563767,8561673
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Activities of The Resource Mapping Programme Training Schedule
Training
Under the Resource Mapping programme, the Centre has organized and run several short, medium and long-term courses for surveying and mapping professionals. These courses are for durations of one week for field surveyors and trainers who need a quick introduction to new technology; and two to four weeks for professionals who require detailed training to new technology. The later include cartographers and photogrammetrists who need training in Digital Mapping or Photogrammetry. Some of the courses in the programme include the following:
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Fundamentals of Modern Land Surveying and Positioning Systems.
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Modern Data Processing and Digital Data Bases Development for Land Surveyors.
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Concepts of Management and land Law / Legal Principles for Surveyors,
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Introduction to the principles Geomatics (Integrated course in RS, GIS and GPS)
During the past four years more than 100 surveying and mapping professionals have been trained.
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Resource Mapping Training Schedule
The Centre will conduct training in Resource Mapping fields which include Global Positioning System (GPS), Application of GIS for Digital Mapping and other tailor made courses on request from our stakeholders.
Four courses will be run each year in this Programme. This is in addition to tailor made courses, which will be organized on request from stakeholders.
The following 4 courses will be run each year in this Programme. This is in addition to tailor made courses, which will be organized on request from stakeholders.
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Modern Data Processing and Digital Data Bases Development for Land Surveyors.
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Review of Modern Land surveying and Position Systems.
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Introduction to Management and Legal Principles for Land Surveyors.
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Principles of GIS and Digital Mapping
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COURSE DESCRIPTION |
DURATION |
COST/PER PERSON (US$) |
TARGET PARTICIPANTS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
STARTING TIME |
Modern Data Processing and Digital Data Development for Land Surveyors |
To equip Land surveyors in the use of modern data processing equipment and creation of Digital data Bases. |
2 weeks
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350 |
Field Surveyors and those working for Urban councils, Higher Diploma or Bsc. Surveying. |
Early March of each year |
Review of Modern Surveying and Positioning Systems |
Review and introduce concepts and use of modern surveying and positioning systems |
2 weeks
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400 |
Field operating Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers. Higher Diploma or Bsc. in Surveying. |
Early June of each year. |
Review of Management and Legal Principles for Land Surveyors |
To enable senior and middle level Land Surveying professional to prepare and evaluate project documents and participate in planning and general decision making. |
2 weeks
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300 |
Land Surveyors at management and middle management level, Heads of Departments. Higher Diploma or Bsc. Land Surveying |
Early September of each year. |
Principles of GIS and Digital Mapping |
To introduce Mapping professionals to GIS knowledge and introduce aspects of digital mapping in transition from conversional mapping techniques. . |
4 weeks
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700 |
Participants will be experienced Cartographers and photogrammetry technical officers with Advanced Diploma and who are in current practice. |
October of each year.
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*Courses though scheduled can be held at any time depending on client requirements and
availability of students.
Departmental Contacts Resource Mapping Programme
resourcemapping@rcmrd.org
Contact Person: Senior Surveyor : Dr. Hussein Farah
Email. farah@rcmrd.org
Tel. +254-020-Tel. +254-020-8560227, 8560265, 8561775, 8560335, 8560336, 8564131, 8561673, 8563767
VOIP:
Switchboard: 7700190
Mobile:
Celtel: 0735-981098, Safaricom: 0723786161
Fax: 254 - 20 - 8563767,8561673
For more information on all courses please contact:
The Director General
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development
P. O. Box 632, 00618 Nairobi (Kenya)
Tel: 254-020- Tel. +254-020-8560227, 8560265, 8561775, 8560335, 8560336, 8564131, 8561673, 8563767
VOIP:
Switchboard: 7700190,
Director General: 7700196
Mobile:
Celtel: 0735-981098, Safaricom: 0723786161
Fax: 254 - 20 - 8563767,8561673
E-mail: rcmrd@rcmrd.org
Website http//www.rcmrd.org
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