cartography
The study of interpreting the elements depicted in maps, the measures and technical specifications.
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
Competences and skills
46 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesgeographic information systems
The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).
digital
surveying methods
The fundamental principles and procedures of surveying applied to civil engineering, including remote sensing methods, and related equipment.
topography
Graphic representation of the surface features of a place or region on a map indicating their relative positions and elevations.
Cross-sector
6 competencesgeodesy
The scientific discipline that combines applied mathematics and earth sciences in order to measure and represent the Earth. It studies phenomena such as gravitational fields, polar motion, and tides.
geomatics
The scientific discipline that studies gathering, storing, and processing geographic information.
mathematics
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.
survey techniques
Techniques on how to identify a target audience, choose the right survey method and analyse the data.
surveying
The technique of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them.
technical drawings
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
digital
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescompare survey computations
Determine the accuracy of data by comparing computations with applicable standards.
digital
conduct land surveys
Conduct surveys to determine the location and features of natural and man-made structures, on surface level as well as underground and underwater. Operate electronic distance-measuring equipment and digital measuring instruments.
interpret geophysical data
Interpret data of a geophysical nature: Earth's shape, its gravitational and magnetic fields, its structure and composition, and geophysical dynamics and their surface expression in plate tectonics.
operate surveying instruments
Operate and adjust measuring instruments such as theodolites and prisms, and other electronic distance-measuring tools.
record survey data
Gather and process descriptive data by using documents such as sketches, drawings and notes.
Cross-sector
8 competencesadjust surveying equipment
Ensure accuracy of measurement by adjusting surveying equipment.
calibrate precision instrument
Examine the precision instruments and assess whether the instrument meets the quality standards and production specifications. Correct and adjust the reliability by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results.
ensure compliance with safety legislation
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
perform scientific research
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
research
perform surveying calculations
Perform calculations and gather technical data in order to determine earth curvature corrections, traverse adjustments and closures, level runs, azimuths, marker placements, etc.
prepare surveying report
Write a survey report containing information on property boundaries, the height and depth of the terrain, etc..
process collected survey data
Analyse and interpret survey data acquired from a wide variety of sources e.g. satellite surveys, aerial photography and laser measurement systems.
digital
use technical drawing software
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
digital
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesengineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
quantity surveying
The process of estimating, planning and monitoring the costs of construction for buildings within large construction projects. It means the efficient and effective utilisation of resources and includes aspects of risk analysis as well as tender evaluation and public procurement.
Cross-sector
5 competencescivil engineering
The engineering discipline that studies the design, construction and maintenance of naturally built works such as roads, buildings, and canals.
engineering principles
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
geography
The scientific discipline that studies the land, phenomena, characteristics and inhabitants of Earth. This field seeks to understand the natural and man-made complexities of Earth. It explores the social, political, and economic characteristics of human societies as well as the morphological properties of the Earth.
geology
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
green
urban planning law
Investments and urban development agreements. Legislative developments regarding construction in terms of environmental, sustainability, social and financial matters.
green
Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescollect geological data
Participate in the collection of geological data such as core logging, geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveying, digital data capture, etc.
develop geological databases
Develop geological databases in order to acquire and organise information.
digital
prepare geological map sections
Prepare geological sections, a vertical view of the local geology.
use geographic information systems
Work with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
digital
Cross-sector
12 competencesadjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
apply digital mapping
Make maps by formatting compiled data into a virtual image that gives a precise representation of a specific area.
digital
collect data using GPS
Gather data in the field using Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.
digital
collect mapping data
Collect and conserve mapping resources and mapping data.
digital
compile GIS-data
Gather and organise GIS-data from sources such as databases and maps.
digital
conduct research before survey
Acquire information about property and its boundaries before the survey by searching legal records, survey records, and land titles.
create GIS reports
Use relevant geographic informations systems to create reports and maps based on geospatial information, using GIS software programmes.
digital
create thematic maps
Use various techniques such as choropleth mapping and dasymetric mapping to create thematic maps based on geospatial information, using software programmes.
digital
determine property boundaries
Establish the boundaries of properties using surveying equipment.
use CAD software
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
digital
use spreadsheets software
Use software tools to create and edit tabular data to carry out mathematical calculations, organise data and information, create diagrams based on data and to retrieve them.
digital
value properties
Examine and evaluate land and buildings in order to make valuations about their price.