Who should participate
This course is designed for Operations Officers or staff directly involved in operations or dealing with field data collection in Mine Action Centres and NGO’s. Participation in this course requires the successful compleation of the module Introduction to Information Management in Mine action and of the “Information Management for Operations in Mine Action” pre-test.
Course Content
1. An Historical Introduction to Information Management Systems in Mine Action
2. Information Management Tools
3. Information Management as an Operations Tool
4. Preparing an Information Management System
5. Controlling Access to Information
6. Getting Data In to the System: Data Storage
7. Getting Data Out of the System: Standard Reports
8. Adapting Systems to Local Needs
9. Material Evaluation and Exercise
Training & Grading Methodology
The course is based on lectures and exercises. It is expected that trainees have a limited amount of independent daily preparation. While it is expected that trainees will participate the work done in class, classroom work will not be graded.
All trainees will have to pass a test. In order to successfully pass the course the trainee must get a grade of 75% or higher in the test. All graded material is used to ensure that trainees have a clear understanding of the material that is covered by the training. This includes dominating the material in a manner that allows him/her to work independently.
In case where the first module is conducted on a two-weeks-in-a-row mode with the second module, trainees will have to pass a combined test.
Certificate
All participants will receive a certificate. If the trainee passes the exam, this certificate will state “successfully completed”, if the trainee does not obtain a 75% grade or higher in the exam, they will receive a certificate that states “participated.”
Visas
The GICHD is able to provide participants with a letter that states they have been accepted to attend training in Geneva, however all applications, and follow up for obtaining the visa is the responsibility of the trainee.
