Careers in Surveying
Land surveyors are needed for a variety of important jobs in construction, mining, mapping, and more. Surveyors perform hands-on task and work as a team in order to map the surface of the earth for projects. Westwood College's Surveying program can help you get the training you need for a land surveying job. Graduates from Westwood have secured careers as Instrument Man, Rod Men, and Survey Technicians.
Some examples of entry-level land surveying jobs include:
Surveying and Mapping Technician
Surveying and Mapping Technicians assist Photogrammetrist professionals in their duties by collecting data in the field and using it to calculate mapmaking information for use in performing computations and computer-aided drafting .Commercial & Industrial Designer
Commercial and industrial designers prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, and/or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment. They may direct and coordinate the fabrication of models or samples and the drafting of working drawings and specification sheets from sketches. They can modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform to customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.Surveying Technician
Surveying Technicians assist the Party Chief by adjusting and operating surveying instruments, such as the total station, which measures and records angles and distances simultaneously. They help position and hold the vertical rods, or targets, that the operator sights on to measure angles, distances, or elevations. In addition, they may hold measuring tapes, if electronic distance measuring equipment is not used. Surveying technicians compile notes, make sketches, and enter the data obtained from surveying instruments into computers either in the field or at the office.Land surveying jobs are essential to the process of constructing new buildings, defining boundaries, and excavating material from the earth. If you would like to become a part of this dynamic, active career, Westwood College can help you get the training you need. For more information on the Surveying degree program, click here or call Westwood toll-free at 1-800-281-2978 today!
