Powered by SPH Engineering · Practical Exams
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Six practical exams, one per discipline — GPR, bathymetry, MBES bathymetry, magnetometer and methane detection, plus a general exam in data collection, processing and interpretation for hydrology, metal-detector and water-sampling survey work. Every exam is assessed on real survey work, and every pass is certified by SPH Engineering.
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Six ExamsOne per discipline
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Practical FormatAssessed on real work
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SPH CertifiedShareable credential
Certification
Practical Exam & Certification — GPR
Hands-on skills test covering GPR data collection, processing and interpretation, ending in an SPH Engineering certificate.
Practical Exam & Certification — Bathymetry
Hands-on skills test covering bathymetric data collection, processing and interpretation, ending in an SPH Engineering certificate.
Practical Exam & Certification — MBES Bathymetry
Certification verifying hands-on experience gathering, processing and interpreting MBES bathymetry data using the EchoNIMBUS-MBES sensor system.
Practical Exam & Certification — Magnetometer
Hands-on skills test covering magnetometer data collection, processing and interpretation, ending in an SPH Engineering certificate.
Practical Exam & Certification — Methane Detector
Hands-on skills test covering methane leak detection data collection, processing and interpretation, ending in an SPH Engineering certificate.
Practical Exam & Certification — Data Collection, Processing & Interpretation
A comprehensive hands-on exam confirming practical skills across data collection, processing and interpretation using SPH Engineering systems.
Certification & Practical Exams
Which SPH Engineering exams can you take?
Each exam tests hands-on skills with the survey systems supplied by SPH Engineering. HobiTech offers all six:
- GPR — gathering, processing and understanding GPR data. Prepare with our GPR training.
- Bathymetry — gathering, processing and understanding bathymetric data. See bathymetry training.
- MBES Bathymetry — gathering, processing and interpreting multibeam data with the EchoNIMBUS-MBES sensor system.
- Magnetometer — gathering, processing and understanding magnetometer data. See magnetometer training.
- Methane Detector — gathering, processing and understanding methane leak detection data. See methane detection training.
- Data Collection, Processing & Interpretation — practical knowledge across the systems supplied by SPH Engineering.
The exams run on the SPH Engineering Academy platform. For the hardware itself, browse our Integrated Systems range or the SPH Engineering page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues the certificate?
SPH Engineering issues the certificate after you pass the exam. HobiTech coordinates enrolment for customers in India.
How does a practical exam work?
Each practical exam is unlocked on the SPH Engineering Academy platform after payment and can be completed at your own pace. After passing, you receive a certificate from SPH Engineering that can be shared on LinkedIn.
Can I share the certificate on LinkedIn?
Yes. The SPH Engineering certificate can be shared on LinkedIn.
Which exam should I take?
Pick the exam that matches the system you work with: GPR, single-beam bathymetry, MBES bathymetry, magnetometer or methane detector. The Data Collection, Processing & Interpretation exam covers the systems supplied by SPH Engineering in general.
Should I take a course before the exam?
Each discipline has self-study and trainer-led courses that cover the same workflows. Browse them from the training hub.
How do I book an exam?
Open the course page and use Request a quote, or call HobiTech on +91 70225 26509. We confirm the price and enrolment details, and every order comes with a GST invoice.