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Why do standards matter in mine action? 

Aim

This self-paced course provides an overview of the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and explains their application in ensuring the safety, quality and efficiency of mine action activities.

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What you will learn?

The course strengthens participants’ capacity to:

  • Describe the IMAS and their functions within mine action;
  • Explain the guiding principles of the IMAS;
  • Define the relationship and differences between the IMAS, national mine action standards and standard operating procedures;
  • Explain the principles of conformity with the IMAS, using the terms ‘shall’, ‘should’ and ‘may’;
  • Identify the different components of and the different types of documents within the IMAS framework;
  • Outline the IMAS development and review process;
  • Explain how to stay up to date with IMAS information;
  • Outline the responsibilities and obligations of the various stakeholders within the mine action sector.

Who should attend?

  • Mine action professionals

This course is available as well in:

العربية          Français

Donors

Canada
Germany
Switzerland

Language level requirements

Learners should be able to read and listen in the language of the course. The following standards of proficiency in English should be met (as described in STANAG 6001):

  • Listening: good | 3
  • Speaking: not required
  • Reading: fair | 2
  • Writing: not required

Equipment requirements

Please note that our learning management system supports the following browsers to access the e-learning courses: 

  • Apple Safari 
  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox

Microsoft Edge is NOT supported. Opening our e-learning courses on Edge may not display the course content correctly.

Teaching approach

  • Fictitious scenarios, videos, quizzes and other activities

Assessment

  • Upon successful completion of the course assessment, your certificate of achievement will be generated. You will be able to download from the "Achievements" section.

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