Geospatial technician job

How to progress into

Investigate the many entry points available for this position.

You could qualify for this position if you have:

a class taken at a university

a college course

an internship or traineeship

a training program for recent graduates

the military as a whole

University

You could choose to get a degree in:

geography

conducting surveys and making maps

The study of geographic information systems

Sciences of the Earth

computer science

Entry requirements

In most cases, you will require:

3 A levels or its equivalent, with at least 1 of them being in science.

College

You may enroll in a college course to acquire some of the skills required for the work, which might be beneficial if you want to apply for a trainee position. Relevant courses include:

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying

Technicians at Level 3 may get a Diploma in Civil Engineering from this institution.

Construction Design, Surveying, and Planning at the T Level

Entry requirements

You may need:

5 GCSEs with marks between 9 and 4, or the equivalent in other grading systems, encompassing English, math, and science

The T level requires a minimum of four or five GCSEs, with marks ranging from 9 to 4, or the equivalent, including English and mathematics.

What must be done

Determine the talents that will be necessary for you to succeed in this job.

Competence and familiarity

You will require:

a familiarity with geographical details

a capacity for critical thought

mathematical acuity

sophisticated problem-solving talents

the capacity to act on one's own initiative.

design skills and expertise

to do one's work completely and with careful attention to detail.

great verbal communication skills

should have a comprehensive grasp of computer systems as well as its applications

What you'll do

Learn the day-to-day responsibilities that are expected of you in this capacity.

Day-to-day duties

On an average day, you may be:

Integrate a management system with geographic data and pictures obtained from satellites.

Make advantage of specialized tools such as high-end GPS systems, laser scanners, and drones.

collect information in the form of pictures, such as satellite images, aerial photographs, and geological surveys.

maintain good relationships with clients, technical staff, and project teams

provide technical reports or drawings based on GIS to assist with decision-making for the company.

find and fix the flaws in the maps and design drawings.

Working environment

You can be assigned to work in an office or go out into the field.