Queenslander wins AHA “First In Course Award”

Michael Auf der Maur, a trainee with the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines, was awarded the 2008 ‘First In Course’ Award, Hydrography Certificate IV, at the recent OTEN Graduation Ceremony in April.

The ‘First in Course Award’, Hydrography Certificate IV is an annual award sponsored by the Australian Hydrographers Association.

Michael’s award highlights the advantages and flexibility of enabling trainee hydrographers to undertake training and education in a qualification such as the Hydrography certificate available through Distance Education and Training programs. Even though Michael is based in Mareeba in far north Queensland and required to undertake the extensive hydrographic field work trips in that part of Australia, Michael was still able to undertake and complete his studies.

The AHA believes strongly in encouraging new blood to enter the hydrographic profession and the AHA is the sponsor of the ‘First in Course Award’ for the Hydrography Certificate which is presented to the award winner at the ceremony for graduating OTEN students. The First in Course Award comprises a trophy and award prize for the highest achiever in the Hydrography Certificate for the graduating year.

The AHA extends its congratulations to Michael and wishes him well in his future hydrographic endeavours.

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