Overview
Surveying or Spatial Science Technicians collect, record and evaluate spatial information and prepare databases, maps, charts and plans in support of Surveyors, Cartographers or Other Spatial Scientists.
Day-to-day
- assists construction managers, architects and surveyors in planning and organisation
- interprets plans, regulations and codes of practice
- prepares preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
- prepares, edits and revises maps, charts and drawings
- collects data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
- performs routine computations and plotting preliminary data.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Requires driving
To become a Surveying and Spatial Science Technician
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You usually need a formal qualification in spatial information services or surveying to work as a Surveying or Spatial Science Technician. Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.
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Registration or licencing may be required.
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