As a Surveying Technician, you will need to master following:

• cartography
• compare survey computations
• conduct land surveys
• geographic information systems
• interpret geophysical data
• operate surveying instruments
• record survey data
• surveying methods
• topography

More generally, a surveying technician is also versed in:

• adjust surveying equipment
• calibrate precision instrument
• ensure compliance with safety legislation
• geodesy
• geomatics
• mathematics
• perform scientific research
• perform surveying calculations
• prepare surveying report
• process collected survey data
• survey techniques
• surveying
• technical drawings
• use technical drawing software

It also helps to know the following:

• collect geological data
• develop geological databases
• engineering processes
• prepare geological map sections
• use geographic information systems
• adjust engineering designs
• apply digital mapping
• civil engineering
• collect data using GPS
• collect mapping data
• compile GIS-data
• conduct research before survey
• create GIS reports
• create thematic maps
• determine property boundaries
• engineering principles
• geography
• geology
• urban planning law
• use CAD software
• use spreadsheets software
• value properties