What is surveying?
Surveyors plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features and manage related information systems.
A Surveyors tasks include:
• Determining the position of points of interest on the earth's surface,
including the ocean bed and preparing the final product data in digital
form;
• Supervising the preparation of plans, maps, charts and drawings to give
pictorial representations and managing automated information systems;
• Undertaking research and development of surveying and other relevant
systems;
• Planning and designing land sub-division projects and negotiating details
with local governments and other authorities and representative bodies;
• Advising engineers, environmental and other scientists or other relevant
professionals on the technical requirements of surveying, mapping and
spatial information systems;
• Supervising and coordinating the work of surveying associates and field
assistants.