Shape field (scope)
The scheme Specialist in Application of New Technologies in Natural Disasters or Crisis Management of Natural and Technological Disasters TÜV HELLAS refers to a qualified professional who deals with an integrated system for the collection, storage, management, analysis and visualisation of information related to catastrophic phenomena occurring in the geographical area, through appropriate computer software. In this context, this professional may perform tasks auxiliary to a surveyor.
Cognitive framework (syllabus)
- Knowledge of natural disasters.
- Distinguishing between disasters and risks.
- Properties of natural disasters.
- Knowledge of climate and climate change characteristics.
- Linking natural disasters to climate change.
- Climate change mitigation and response. - Climate change mitigation and response.
- Knowledge of natural disaster characteristics.
- Natural disaster assessment and mapping.
- Knowledge of natural and man-made disaster management concepts.
- Knowledge and application of disaster management phases.
- Knowledge of space-based monitoring systems - Remote sensing.
- Knowledge of GPS Global Positioning Systems and their use in natural disaster management.
- Analysis of geographic and cartographic data.
- Knowledge of general principles of Geographic Information Systems - GIS.
- Analysis and input of geospatial data into GIS.
- Extraction of maps (automated/digital) and results from GIS.
Examination methodology
Theoretical examination
Certification requirements
Minimum Compulsory education and technical training