FIELD SURVEYING TECHNICIAN
This fast-track, 18-credit certificate is designed for students seeking entry into surveying and geospatial careers—or those already working in construction, civil engineering, or mapping fields who want to expand their technical credentials. The one-quarter Field Surveying Technician Certificate prepares students to sit for the Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level I Exam.
Degrees & Certificates
Certificate of Completion
This fast-track, 18-credit certificate is designed for students seeking entry into surveying and geospatial careers—or those already working in construction, civil engineering, or mapping fields who want to expand their technical credentials. Graduates develop practical skills in modern field operations, data collection, and mapping, directly applicable to surveying and construction projects. Students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level I Exam, recognized nationally by the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS).
Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring
Certificate DetailsAAS and Certificate of Completion (No Longer Accepting New Students)
This program prepares students for work as a field surveying technician, starting with technician and advancing to crew chief. Students learn field survey techniques, calculation and office skills through extensive hands-on training using a variety of up-to-date instruments, including total stations with data collectors, hand-held calculators and computers. Group projects in the classroom and in the field develop both experience and leadership skills. Projects involve all aspects of work, from planning, measuring and presentation of results.
Enrollment Point: No longer accepting new students
Certificate DetailsJob Market Outlook
Jayden Huggins
Lea-Janelle Hufana
Mustafa Musa
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OTHER INFORMATION
- Accuplacer test
- Counselor and instructor interview.