WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

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