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

surveying technician

marine surveyor

oceanographic scientist

marine surveying technician

hydrographic survey technologist

mapping technician

oceanographer

oceanographic surveyor

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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

geographic information systems vessel safety equipment oceanography geology geography

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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