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Land Surveying and Geomatics

Colorado Mesa University

CertificateCIP: 15.1102

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Grand Junction, Colorado

    1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501-3122

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 17-3031.00

Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingActive ListeningMathematicsSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringActive LearningCoordination

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsMathematicsGeographyEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyDesign

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningNear VisionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityMathematical ReasoningFlexibility of ClosureNumber FacilityCategory FlexibilityVisualization

Tasks

  • Position and hold the vertical rods, or targets, that theodolite operators use for sighting to measu
  • Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
  • Design or develop information databases that include geographic or topographic data.
  • Use drone technology to capture aerial images or videos for creating detailed and accurate maps.
  • Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details
  • Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimat
  • Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standard
  • Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volum
  • Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the Earth's surface.
  • Determine orientation of tracts of land, including position, boundaries, size, and shape, using theodolites, electronic distance-measuring equipment, satellite-based positioning equipment, drones, lan
  • Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and tit
  • Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify
  • Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
  • Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, repo
  • Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural
  • Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical model
  • Estimate resources, such as production hours, required for projects.
  • Use drone technology to capture high-resolution images and data for map creation and updating.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareMap creation softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDocument management softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base user interface and query softwareWord processing softwareData base management system softwareObject or component oriented development softwareGeographic information systemWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

3D laser scanning systemsAlidadesAutomatic optical pendulum leveling systemsAxesBarometersChain sawsClinometersCommunity base station global positioning systems GPSDesktop computersDigital camerasDigitizersDistance metersDrafting compassesDrafting kitsDrafting templatesAbsolute gravimetersAltimetersCone penetration test probesDual-frequency global positioning system GPS survey unitsGlobal positioning system GPS receiversGravitational field indicatorsHypsometersLaptop computersLaser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systemsLaser levelsLaser rangefindersAbney levelsAutomatic levelsAutomatic slope lasersCurvimeters

Work Values

SupportIndependenceRelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Surveying and Mapping Technicians17-3031.00
  • Drafters, All Other17-3019.00
  • Geodetic Surveyors17-1022.01
  • Surveyors17-1022.00
  • Cartographers and Photogrammetrists17-1021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Map overlay production — compile and update overlay maps showing boundary lines, water locations, and topographic features at multiple scales using GIS or CAD software with limited oversight.
  • Database information — identify, compile, and query relevant geographic or topographic records to fulfill routine map requests using database user interface software.
  • Hard-copy map output — determine appropriate scales, line weights, and colors for plotter-generated maps based on project specifications and established cartographic standards.
  • Map accuracy review — check all layers of digital and printed maps independently, marking and correcting errors to meet project compliance requirements.
  • Construction staking data — compile survey information from engineering plans and field measurements to prepare staking packages for routine construction projects.
  • GIS geodatabases — enter, edit, and validate geographic data in enterprise or desktop GIS environments to maintain current and accurate spatial datasets.
  • Field equipment operation — set up and operate total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors with reduced oversight on standard topographic and boundary survey assignments.
  • Technical writing — produce clear field reports, survey notes, and data summaries using word processing software for internal project documentation.
  • Map monitoring tasks — track progress of routine map updates, comparing revised versions against source data to confirm inclusion of new or changed information.
  • Critical thinking in the field — evaluate field conditions and minor inconsistencies in collected data, selecting appropriate corrective actions within familiar survey contexts.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
44%
Placement Rate
25%