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hydrographic surveying technician

Hydrographic surveying technicians perform oceanographic and surveying operations in marine environments.

Description

Hydrographic surveying technicians perform oceanographic and surveying operations in marine environments. They assist hydrographic surveyors, using specialised equipment to map and study underwater topography and morphology of bodies of water. They assist in the installation and deployment of hydrographic and surveying equipment and report about their work.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

surveying methods bathymetry geodesy hydrography surveying cartography geomatics survey techniques topography morphology mathematics

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

geography geographic information systems oceanography vessel safety equipment geology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

record survey data conduct underwater surveys document survey operations collect mapping data adjust surveying equipment write work-related reports operate surveying instruments assist hydrographic surveys prepare surveying report perform surveying calculations

OPTIONALOptional competences

create GIS reports develop geological databases create thematic maps provide information on geological characteristics use CAD software apply digital mapping assist scientific research collect geological data conduct research before survey process collected survey data use geographic information systems interpret geophysical data apply scientific methods prepare geological map sections operate marine machinery systems analyse scientific data operate marine communication systems collect data using GPS write technical reports

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)