What are the objectives of the Cultural Mapping Training and Certification Program?

The objectives of the Cultural Mapping Training and Certification Program are:
--- To create a heightened awareness and appreciation of the benefits of cultural heritage conservation and the cultural mapping process
--- To enable aspiring cultural workers and professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills and competency to conduct cultural mapping and capacity building activities for local governments and communities across the Philippines

Who is your target audience for this training program?

The six-weekend Cultural Mapping Specialization Training Program on February 12 to March 19 2022, is targeted towards academics, licensed architects, environmental planners, architect and EnP apprentices, and cultural workers in the Philippines who would like to receive technical and practical knowledge and skills for applications to cultural mapping and heritage documentation.

What is the mode of training for this program?

The training will be held under a blended approach. This means that the lectures and training modules shall be delivered online on certain days, while some training activities on other days will be done on-site within designated venues in the city of Taguig (subject to prevailing local health and safety protocols).

For participants who cannot physically be present during the on-site training activities, they can join all the training days online via a virtual classroom (private livestream) on Google Classroom and Google Meet.

Please refer to the high-level training program schedule for your reference.

Where will the training be held?

The training will be done both online and on-site within designated venues in the city of Taguig. Please refer to the high-level training program schedule for your reference.

What health and safety protocols should we follow?

For participants attending the on-site activities during the six-weekend training, please present your COVID-19 vaccination card secured from your LGU, or from https://vaxcert.doh.gov.ph/, during attendance registration.

If you are not yet fully vaccinated 2 weeks prior to the start of the training program, you will be required for every on-site training day to present a negative result from either an antigen or RT-PCR test secured from a DOH-accredited laboratory, at most 72 hours prior to the training day.

Face masks must be worn throughout the whole duration of the training, and a one-meter distance between participants will be strictly implemented and monitored by our volunteer marshals.

The training program is designed to achieve maximum learning for the participants through a blended approach of both on-line and on-site activities. However we are still bound to follow prevailing protocols by the local and national government to ensure the health and safety of everyone. Please be advised that this training program may be subject to changes due to impositions by the local and national government at the time of the training. A proper notice shall be given to all participants of the training changes that need to be made.

I am far from Manila. Can I still join the training program?

YES, definitely! This training program was designed to be conducted under a blended approach. You can join all training days via a private livestream (Google Meet) that will be sent to you via e-mail.

Does this training follow the NCCA Cultural Mapping Toolkit?

The training program was designed to help LGUs and communities become compliant with the requirements of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for the submission of their local cultural inventories (LCI) to the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property Office (PRECUP). The training contents have been largely adapted from the NCCA Cultural Mapping Toolkit, but with various additions and innovations to the program to create a better and more enriching learning and training experience for the participants.

Who are your resource lecturers for this training?

We have invited esteemed resource persons with in-depth knowledge and experience from various academic and cultural institutions who will conduct lectures and exercises for the training program. Please refer to the high-level training program schedule for your reference.

Are there any training costs for this program?

The six-weekend Specialization Training Course on Cultural Mapping costs Php 6,500. Discounts are available for senior citizens, PWDs, and volunteer members (graduates) from previous batches (Batches 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11) of the training program.

What discounts can I avail for the six-weekend training course?

Senior citizens and PWDs can avail of 20% discount. Please upload a valid ID during registration.

Active and inactive volunteer members of Grupo Kalinangan may also avail of the following discounts (subject to the following terms):

--- Active GKI members who graduated from Batches 10 and 11 will get a 77% discount (pay only Php 1,500)
--- Graduates from Batch 7, 8 and 9, regardless of their membership status, will get a 46% discount (pay only Php 3,500)

Volunteer members who register for this training will automatically get renewal of their membership for a full year.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the course?

Participants who complete this training course will receive a physical Certificate of Completion and a GKI membership kit via mail.

Licensed architects and environmental planners will also receive a Certificate of CPD Credit Units Earned, which they can use for their license renewal cycle.

Is this training CPD-accredited? Can I receive CPD points from this training?

Yes! This training is a CPD program for architects and environmental planners.

For architects licensed by the PRC, this program is CPD-accredited under accreditation no. ARC-2022-035-331. You will earn 14 credit units upon completion of the program.

For environmental planners licensed by the PRC, this program is CPD-accredited under accreditation no. ARC-2022-035-046. You will earn 15 credit units upon completion of the program. 

Is this training open to all?

Yes, we encourage everyone residing within the Philippines to join this six-weekend training course.

How do I register and pay for the training program?

Please register online at https://grupokalinangan.org/training. You can make your online payment for the specialization training course via Visa/Mastercard debit or credit card, GCash, GrabPay, Paymaya, bank transfer, or through our over-the-counter partners.

Deadline for registrations is on Februrary 9, 2022. Participants who have fully paid the six-weekend training course are the only ones deemed as completely registered.

What equipment should I need for this training program?

Participants attending the training course must have reliable and strong internet connection at home. It is also necessary that participants must have their own laptop, digital camera (either DSLR or a smartphone camera, with video-recording capabilities), and a smartphone with GPS and Google Maps app installed, as part of the on-site mapping activities.

Should I attend all training days in order to graduate?

Yes, it is required that you should attend all training days (Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, Mar. 5, Mar. 19)

I would like to ask for an invitation letter so I can request for approval and budget for attending. How can I get an invitation letter?

Please e-mail our Secretary, Mr. Miguel Alvaro Karaan (miguel.karaan@grupokalinangan.org) and indicate the following information on your request:

1.) Name(s) of the attending training participant(s)
2.) Name of the person whom we should address the letter to
3.) Position of the person whom we should address the letter to
4.) Name of the institution/organization
5.) Mailing address and telephone number of the organization
6.) E-mail address of the person/organization where the letter is to be sent

You should expect a Letter of Invitation via e-mail within 48-72 hours.

I have other specific questions. Who can I reach out to?

Please e-mail info@grupokalinangan.org for your queries regarding the training program.