311204 - Topography technician

Specializes in topographic data collection and analysis. Responsible for surveying, mapping, and gathering geographic information needed for planning, construction, or other projects.

Main activities

uses specialized tools and technologies for territory measurements; 
collects topographical data, including relief, land use and geodetic measurements; 
creates maps and plans, uses collected data and geographic information system (GIS) technologies; 
collaborates with engineers, architects and other stakeholders, ensures accurate data collection; 
updates and maintains topographical data of existing maps.

Characteristic competences

calculate measurement errors and adjust results; understand GIS principles and use GIS programs, collect, analyze and visualize geographic data; prepare measurement plans, territory analysis and measurement sequence planning; analyze the collected measurement data, identify anomalies and determine more accurate results; communicate with clients, project managers and other stakeholders.