10 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $72,740 · projected growth +4.5%. See full occupation profile →
Certification
Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level 1
National Society of Professional Surveyors
Identify and differentiate types of surveying and their basic applications in the fieldCare for, set up, and operate surveying field equipment and instruments including basic historical knowledgeApply mathematics and measurements to perform survey computations including linear, angular, elevation, and unit conversionsIdentify and differentiate types of horizontal and vertical survey control pointsPerform field duties including line clearing, establishing points, taping, leveling, and compass readingRecord and interpret basic surveying field notes for standard field operations
Short-Term Certificate
Geographical Information S
Patrick & Henry Community College
Course
Land Survey Technician
ACCS Innovation Center
AL
Adhere to legal and ethical standards in land surveying, including understanding property law and surveyor liabilityApply problem-solving skills to address technical issues and ensure accurate measurementsCommunicate effectively with clients and team members to relay survey results and coordinate field tasksConduct boundary and cadastral surveys to establish property lines and resolve disputesDemonstrate teamwork and organizational skills to meet project deadlines and maintain efficiencyHandle and maintain surveying tools and equipment to ensure functionality and accuracy
Acquire property rights through negotiation, easement, purchase, or condemnation for infrastructure projectsAppraise and assess real property value to support right-of-way acquisition and partial takingsRelocate and re-establish displaced persons, businesses, and organizations in compliance with applicable regulationsManage right-of-way project schedules, budgets, and quality assurance activitiesPrepare and review legal, regulatory, and acquisition documents for right-of-way projectsConduct title searches and manage recording of final acquisition instruments
Certification
Right of Way Professional Certification (RWP)
International Right of Way Association
Acquire property rights through negotiation, easement, purchase, or condemnation for infrastructure projectsAppraise and assess real property value to support right-of-way acquisition and partial takingsRelocate and re-establish displaced persons, businesses, and organizations in compliance with applicable regulationsManage right-of-way project schedules, budgets, and quality assurance activitiesPrepare and review legal, regulatory, and acquisition documents for right-of-way projectsConduct title searches and manage recording of final acquisition instruments
Bachelor's Degree
SURVEYING AND GEOMATICS SCIENCES
Troy University
AL
Certification
Senior Right of Way Professional Designation (SR/WA)
International Right of Way Association
Acquire property rights through negotiation, easement, purchase, or condemnation for infrastructure projectsAppraise and assess real property value to support right-of-way acquisition and partial takingsRelocate and re-establish displaced persons, businesses, and organizations in compliance with applicable regulationsManage right-of-way project schedules, budgets, and quality assurance activitiesPrepare and review legal, regulatory, and acquisition documents for right-of-way projectsConduct title searches and manage recording of final acquisition instruments