hydrographic surveying technician

Hydrographic surveying technicians perform oceanographic and surveying operations in marine environments. They assist hydrographic surveyors, using specialised equipment to map and study underwater topography and morphology of bodies of water. They assist in the installation and deployment of hydrographic and surveying equipment and report about their work.

Alternative Labels

hydrographic surveyor

hydrographic survey technologist

mapping technician

marine surveying technician

marine surveyor

oceanographer

oceanographic scientist

oceanographic surveyor

surveying technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust surveying equipment assist hydrographic surveys collect mapping data conduct underwater surveys document survey operations operate surveying instruments perform surveying calculations prepare surveying report record survey data write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

bathymetry cartography geodesy geomatics hydrography mathematics morphology survey techniques surveying surveying methods topography

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse scientific data apply digital mapping apply scientific methods assist scientific research collect data using GPS collect geological data conduct research before survey create GIS reports create thematic maps develop geological databases interpret geophysical data operate marine communication systems operate marine machinery systems prepare geological map sections process collected survey data provide information on geological characteristics use CAD software use geographic information systems write technical reports

Optional Knowledge

geographic information systems geography geology oceanography vessel safety equipment

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/668943cc-c454-4a1b-a296-2fcb524a6222

Status

released

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