Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Architecture and Engineering
What they do
Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.
Tasks they perform
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Relevant Qualifications
Bachelor of Earth Sciences in Mining and Environmental Geology
by University of Venda
Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography
by University of Mpumalanga
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Geography
by University of Mpumalanga
Bachelor of Mine Surveying
by University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Earth Sciences in Mine Surveying
by University of Venda
Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying
by Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of the Built Environment Honours in Quantity Surveying
by Durban University of Technology
Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying
by Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Bachelor of Geomatics
by Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of the Built Environment in Construction
by Durban University of Technology
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