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Surveying and Cartographic Associate
Surveying Technologist
Collects, records and evaluates survey data and prepares maps,
charts and plans in support of surveyors and cartographers.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma
or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In
some instances relevant experience is required in addition to
the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be
required.
Tasks Include:
- prepares design drawings and develops design specifications
under the direction of surveyors and cartographers
- sets up scientific equipment and calibrates precision
instruments, and diagnoses and corrects faults in equipment
- uses land and geographical information data bases
- uses surveying instruments, aerial photographs and satellite
and remote sensing technology to obtain data for surveying
and cartographic purposes
- records data, performs routine computations and plots
preliminary data
- collects and analyses source maps, survey data, photographs,
computer records and other information
- manipulates data to fit mapping formats
- prepares, edits and revises plans, maps, charts and other
drawings
may prepare finished material for reproduction and
publication using desktop publishing software and computer
aided drafting applications
Specialisations:
Aerial Survey Technician
Engineering Survey Drafting Technician
Photogrammetrist
Topographic Drafting Officer
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