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Credit Programs

Geomatics Technology (Surveying)

Program ContactBeth Ihnatolya
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Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Certificates
Document(s):

Geomatics Technology AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A40420

The Geomatics Technology curriculum provides training for technicians in the many areas of surveying:

  • Land surveying
  • Route surveying
  • Construction surveying
  • Photogrammetry
  • Mapping
  • Global positioning systems
  • Geographical information systems
  • Other areas of property description and measurements

Course work includes the communication and computational skills required for the following:

  • Boundary, construction, route and control surveying
  • Photogrammetry
  • Topography
  • Drainage
  • Surveying law
  • Subdivision design

Emphasis is placed upon applications of electronic data collection and related software, including CAD.

Graduates should qualify for jobs as survey party chief, instrument person, surveying technician, highway surveyor, mapper, GPS technician and CAD operator. Graduates will be prepared to pursue the requirements necessary to become a Registered Land Surveyor in North Carolina.

Career Outlook


USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Completion Earns:

AAS - Associate in Applied Science

Total Credits:

66

Campus Availability:

Scheduling Options:

  • Day Only

Course Format(s):

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

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