Survey Technician

• High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
  • International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country. View details
• If you do not have the required academic credits, NSCC offers a variety of credit courses through the Academic and Career Connections program.

• Portfolio Development – As part of your studies at NSCC, you develop a portfolio of your work; the portfolio captures your achievements and profiles your skills to employers.
• Standard First Aid, CPR Level A

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• Survey Technician

• At the end of this year, you are ready to start work as a Survey Technician. Potential employers include public sector organizations such as provincial and federal departments of Public Works and private sector firms specializing in cadastral surveying, construction and engineering surveying.
• Some graduates from this program obtain positions as field and technical support staff, while many choose to continue their studies in our Geomatics Engineering Technology program. Students have found that going on to this second-year program enhances their skills and accelerates their career paths.

• NSCC's Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) provides a focused approach to geomatics training. COGS has earned a strong reputation among employers and geomatics professionals for the quality of the programs, hands-on training and practical learning provided to students.
• You learn at a campus location that is dedicated to geomatics training and work alongside other students studying related disciplines.
• Small class sizes provide you with lots of opportunities for one-on-one interaction and support.
• You use up-to-date equipment and software and get the hands-on training that makes our grads the preferred choice of employers.
• This program is accredited with the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB), a standing committee of The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT). CTAB accreditation means that this program has been evaluated against standards designed by industry leaders across Canada and is recognized internationally. Graduates may be eligible for membership with TechNova, the certifying organization for Engineering and Applied Science Technicians and Technologists in Nova Scotia.

• Completion of this program provides the admission requirement for the Geomatics Engineering Technology program.
• Graduates are able to receive credit towards the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS) examination requirements.
• Additional skills and abilities, including math, reading and workplace skills, are essential for your success in Trades and Technology programs. See the Trades and Technology Preparation Checklist (PDF 23KB).
• This program places a high importance on providing you with the skills and knowledge to work safely in industry. You participate in a number of introductory safety awareness courses to prepare for employment.
• Many employers in this industry require a current, official Criminal Record check as part of the hiring process. A conviction on your criminal record may impact your ability to secure employment.