NATURE-SDIplus Training Framework

Training to Support INSPIRE Implementation

Co-funded by the Community Programme eContentplus

ECP-2007-GEO-317007

Training

Training for who?

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NATURE-SDIplus Training is generally addressed to the operators in Geographical Information and Nature Conservation Data Management, dealing with INSPIRE and its implementation.

In addition, the NATURE-SDIplus training is addressed to the project Partners, in order to acquire a common knowledge on the different topics addressed by the project (both on the technical aspects and in the nature conservation topics), also in view to make easier their participation in the project activities.

Background Knowledge on Nature Conservation MODULE 1 - NATURE CONSERVATION

GI Data Modelling and Standards MODULE 2 - METADATA MODULE 3 - DATA HARMONIZATION MODULE 4 - STANDARDS

Basic IT Standards MODULE 5 - BASICS OF WEB SERVICES

INSPIRE MODULE 6 - THE INSPIRE DIRECTIVE

Training Package

Level 1

Background Knowledge

Level 2

SDI and Nature

conservation

Level 3 Applications

Level 1 - Background Knowledge

MODULE 7 - NATURE CONSERVATION IN INSPIRE

MODULE 8 – DATASETS ANALYSIS AND DATA POLICIES

MODULE 9 – PROCEDURES AND TOOLS FOR DATA HARMONISATION

MODULE 10 – DATA REMODELLING – PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

MODULE 11 – NATURE-SDIplus INFRASTRUCTURE

MODULE 12 – TESTING THE COMPLIANCE OF OUTCOMES WITH INSPIRE AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Training Package

Level 2

SDI and Nature

conservation

Level 1

Background Knowledge

Level 3 Applications

Level 2 - SDI and Nature conservation

MODULE 13 - GOOD PRACTICES Interreg III A Alcotra Italy-France - Flora and habitat

conservation and management in the south-western Alps

Dutch Provinces – datasets INSPIRE compliant SAGIS - WebGIS of the Federal State of Salzburg FFH basic data collection GIS data base Of Osogovo Mountains in Bulgaria and

Macedonia Problems of Strandja Nature Park Territory Borders BDN (Banche Dati Naturalistiche) State Cadastre of Protected areas Information system of Protected species ISTB Information system for taxons and habitats EnviroGeoPortal – Geoportal of Environmental

infrastructure for Geographic information in Slovakia VIC Nature MESH (Mapping European Seabed Habitats) NBN Gateway (National Biodiversity Network's

Gateway)

Training Package

Level 3

Applications

Level 1

Background Knowledge

Level 2

SDI and Nature

conservation

Level 3 - Applications

Training

Organisation of the Training Action

• Learning Path

• Time Schedule

• Organizational Aspects

Training

1. Nature Conservation and Natura 2000 Network

2. The INSPIRE Directive (INSPIRE Seminar)

3. Metadata, Concepts and Standards

4. Web Services

5. Nature Conservation and INSPIRE

6. Data Harmonisation

7. Procedures and tools for data and metadata harmonisation

8. Data remodelling: practical experience

Learning path – list of modules

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NATURE-SDIplus Training Action Nature Conservation in INSPIRE

The learning path includes 8 training modules for a total of about 30 hours of self learning

The initiative starts with an introductory workshop where the e-learning platform and the training modules are presented and discussed

The workshop is followed by distance learning actions with material in English

At the end, the participants are asked to fill in an evaluation form

Training

Proposed Learning Path 1/4

Nature Conservation and Natura 2000 Network The objective of the module is, at first, to give an overview of the most significant

policies relevant to protected sites management and biodiversity conservation at the International and European level. Particular attention is committed to the EU most significant nature conservation policy: the NATURA 2000 Network. Additional lectures are related to other EU and International Policies on Nature Conservation (RAMSAR, IUCN, OSPAR…..)

Course length is around 3 hours

The INSPIRE Directive (INSPIRE Seminar)

The module deals with the following issues: INSPIRE: background, objectives, scope and content of the Directive INSPIRE: the implementation process and the implementing rules INSPIRE: expected impactsCourse length is around 3 hours

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Proposed Learning Path 2/4

Metadata, Concepts and Standards The learning objective of this module is to explain the basic

concepts about metadata and how they apply to GI. Special attention is given to metadata standards and to the INSPIRE Metadata Implementing Rules. The module consists of three components, each organized in one or more short lectures.

Course length is around 4 hours

Web ServicesThe learning objective of this module is to explain the basic

concepts of web service technology and how it is applied in the OGC specifications. Special attention is given to the WMS, WFS and WPS services. The module consists of five shorter lectures, reading instructions and a self test.

Course length is around 7 hours

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Proposed Learning Path 3/4 Nature Conservation and INSPIREThe module focuses on the role of the INSPIRE Directive in the field of

nature conservation, providing a brief introduction to the four INSPIRE themes related to nature conservation and considered by the NATURE-SDIplus Project.

Therefore, the module gives an overview on the main provisions coming from the Protected Sites data specification guidelines (INSPIRE, 2009 - D2.8.1.9).

Additional lectures are the definitions given by INSPIRE for the four data themes on nature conservation (Protected Sites, Bio-geographical Regions, Habitat and Biotopes, Species Distribution).

Course length is around 4 hours Data Harmonisation The objective of this training module is that the trainee, at the end of the

course, knows the basic concepts of data harmonisation and how they are related to each other. The objective is also that you can apply the concepts to simple but common problems. 

Course length is around 4 hours

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Proposed Learning Path 4/4

Procedures and Tools for Data and Metadata Harmonisation

This Module describes procedures and tools to migrate the existing Metadata profiles and Data models to the data model for the INSPIRE themes Protected Sites, Habitats and Biotopes and Species Distribution.

The objective of this module is to facilitate the choice of the tool for the different situations and to indicate how to do it enumerating the steps from the existing data up to the preparation for its publication.

Course length is around 4 hours

Data Remodelling: Practical Experience The module offers an example of data transformation within

INSPIRE, according to the guidelines of the Deliverable 3.5 of NATURE-SDIplus “specification for data model implementation (procedures for metadata profile and data model implementation)”.

Course length is around 1 hours

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Time Schedule of the Training Action

Introductory Workshop - Remote Workshop 27th April 2011

Registration – Creation of an account to access the courses (Within May 10th 2011)

Distance Learning (self – learning) of the proposed Curriculum (May 15th – July 15th 2011)

Evaluation within July 31st 2011 (evaluation form)

Certificate of attendance after the submission of the evaluation form

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Certification of Attendance

Flexible, as for national needs/form It consists of a Certification of attendance, not

needed any examination

Issued after the submission of the Evaluation Form Certification will be issued only for modules

attended by the trainees Progress >80%, reasonable registered time

Issuing body is the tutor of the action (GEO) or GISIG?

Fac Simile of certification (click here)

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Reference Web Site for the Training Action

http://www.nature-sdi.eu/training_action/hu

It informs about the training action

It includes links to the reference files

It provides direct access to the Training Modules

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E-learning platform

www.gisig.it/platform

It hosts the training modules (in English) Personal loginProgress monitoring

Formats of training material: texts, video (with voice), tests

Training approach: self-learning

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Forum

www.gisig.it/forum

It allows interaction among the members of the classroom and exchange of experiences

Personal login

Practical demonstration of the access to the training

Thank you, in advance for your active contribution to the training action