Surveying or Cartographic Technician

Specialisations: Surveying Technician, Mapping Technician, Geomatics Technician, Hydrographic Technician, Aerial Survey Technician, Engineering Survey Drafting Technician

• Inspecting industrial plant, hotels, cinemas and other buildings and structures to detect fire hazards and advise on how they can be removed
• Ensuring compliance with design specifications, relevant legislation and regulations, and maintenance of desired standards of materials and work
• Organizing maintenance and repairs
• Performing or assisting with field and laboratory tests of soils and construction materials
• Assisting with the preparation of detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for projects, according to the specifications given
• Advising on the installation of fire detectors and sprinkler systems and the use of materials in the construction of buildings and means of transportation to reduce risk of fire and extent of damage and danger if fire occurs
• Providing technical assistance connected with the construction of buildings and other structures, and with surveys or the preparation of survey reports
• Applying technical knowledge of building and civil engineering principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising