Apprentice educational programs for surveyors provide hands-on training combined with theoretical knowledge, paving the way for a rewarding career in surveying. These programs are carefully designed to develop essential skills for determining land boundaries, creating maps, and utilizing advanced technology.
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Surveying Technology/Surveying
(Program Code: 15.1102)
This program equips individuals with the skills to apply mathematical and scientific principles to land and water boundary delineation. It emphasizes practical applications, including:
- Geodesy and mensuration
- Computer graphics for mapping and analysis
- Maintenance and calibration of surveying equipment
- Techniques in traversing and basic cartography
Students also learn to interpret aerial imagery and operate survey instruments, ensuring precise land measurements and detailed topographic reports.
Surveying Engineering
(Program Code: 14.3801)
Surveying Engineering focuses on advanced techniques for locating and measuring natural and manmade features. Key topics include:
- Determining property lines and surface measurements
- Remote sensing and satellite imagery analysis
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS) applications
- Processing photographic and geospatial data
This program also trains apprentices to handle cutting-edge surveying technologies, enabling them to efficiently capture and process complex spatial data.
Educational Programs at a Glance
Program Title | Program Code | Focus Areas |
---|---|---|
Surveying Technology/Surveying | 15.1102 | Geodesy, cartography, photointerpretation |
Surveying Engineering | 14.3801 | GPS, photogrammetry, property line location |
This page includes information from APPRENTICESHIPUSA by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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