surveying technician

Description

Surveying technicians carry out technical surveying tasks. They assist surveyors, architects or engineers in surveying related technical tasks such as mapping land, creating construction drawings and operating precise measuring equipment.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings surveying methods geodesy surveying cartography geomatics geographic information systems survey techniques topography mathematics

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

civil engineering engineering principles geography urban planning law quantity surveying engineering processes geology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

record survey data use technical drawing software conduct land surveys adjust surveying equipment process collected survey data calibrate precision instrument operate surveying instruments interpret geophysical data prepare surveying report compare survey computations ensure compliance with safety legislation perform surveying calculations perform scientific research

OPTIONALOptional competences

create GIS reports develop geological databases create thematic maps use CAD software apply digital mapping collect mapping data compile GIS-data collect geological data conduct research before survey use spreadsheets software value properties use geographic information systems prepare geological map sections determine property boundaries collect data using GPS adjust engineering designs