Cadastral Technician Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Cadastral Technician Do?
Cadastral technicians design and create maps and blue-prints, converting new measurement results into the real estate cadastre of a community. They define and indicate the property boundaries and ownerships, land use, and create city and district maps using measurement equipment and specialised software.
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Where Do I Start?
Surveying Methods
Have an understanding of surveying methods, remote sensing methods and equipment.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Cadastral Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialSurveying Methods knowledge
Have an understanding of surveying methods, remote sensing methods and equipment.
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5 booksRemotely Sensed Data Characterization, Classification, and Accuracies -
EssentialGeographic Information Systems knowledge
The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).
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EssentialCartography knowledge
The study of interpreting the elements depicted in maps, the measures and technical specifications.
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EssentialConduct Land Surveys skill
Conduct surveys to determine the location and features of natural and man-made structures, on surface level as well as underground and underwater. Operate electronic distance-measuring equipment and digital measuring instruments.
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EssentialOperate Surveying Instruments skill
Operate and adjust measuring instruments such as theodolites and prisms, and other electronic distance-measuring tools.
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EssentialPerform Surveying Calculations skill
Perform calculations and gather technical data in order to determine earth curvature corrections, traverse adjustments and closures, level runs, azimuths, marker placements, etc.
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EssentialProcess Collected Survey Data skill
Analyse and interpret survey data acquired from a wide variety of sources e.g. satellite surveys, aerial photography and laser measurement systems.
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EssentialRecord Survey Measurements skill
Gather and process descriptive data by using documents such as sketches, drawings and notes.
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EssentialUse Geographic Information Systems skill
Work with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
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EssentialCompare Survey Computations skill
Determine the accuracy of data by comparing computations with applicable standards.
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EssentialCreate Cadastral Maps skill
Create maps using data gathered during surveying and measurement activities and specialised software which outline a region's constructions' and buildings' boundaries.
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EssentialDocument Survey Operations skill
Complete and file all required administrative, operational and technical documents related to a survey operation.
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Optional Skills (5 of 14 displayed)
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OptionalConcurrent Estate knowledge
The concept in property law which stipulates the rights and duties of two parties co-owning a property, and the various ways in which co-tenancy is possible.
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OptionalVisual Presentation Techniques knowledge
The visual representation and interaction techniques, such as histograms, scatter plots, surface plots, tree maps and parallel coordinate plots, that can be used to present abstract numerical and non-numerical data, …
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OptionalCad Software knowledge
The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.
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OptionalQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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OptionalConstruction Legal Systems knowledge
The different legal systems and regulations governing construction activities across Europe.
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OptionalCollect Data Using Gps skill
Gather data in the field using Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.
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OptionalComply With Legal Regulations skill
Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.
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OptionalDeliver Visual Presentation Of Data skill
Create visual representations of data such as charts or diagrams for easier understanding.
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OptionalOperate Gps Systems skill
Use GPS Systems.
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OptionalRespond To Enquiries skill
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
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OptionalUse Cad Software skill
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
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OptionalManage Cadastre skill
Manage the register of the real estate and real property's metes-and-bounts of a community using cadastral surveys or cadastral maps.
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OptionalReview Construction Plans Authorisations skill
Review plans for conformance to codes and authorised approval for construction.
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OptionalUse Data Processing Techniques skill
Gather, process and analyse relevant data and information, properly store and update data and represent figures and data using charts and statistical diagrams.
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