ISCO Occupation Group 3111.5 Hydrographic Surveying Technician
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Document Survey Operations
- Cartography
- Perform Surveying Calculations
- Survey Techniques
- Prepare Surveying Report
- Geodesy
- Geomatics
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Record Survey Measurements
- Assist Hydrographic Surveys
- Operate Surveying Instruments
- Hydrography
- Topography
- Morphology
- Bathymetry
- Adjust Surveying Equipment
- Surveying
- Conduct Underwater Surveys
- Mathematics
- Surveying Methods
- Collect Mapping Data
Optional Skills
- Assist Scientific Research
- Conduct Research Before Survey
- Geography
- Create Gis Reports
- Oceanography
- Geology
- Collect Data Using Gps
- Create Thematic Maps
- Provide Information On Geological Characteristics
- Operate Marine Machinery Systems
- Apply Scientific Methods
- Use Cad Software
- Vessel Safety Equipment
- Interpret Geophysical Data
- Operate Marine Communication Systems
- Develop Geological Databases
- Geographic Information Systems
- Use Geographic Information Systems
- Apply Digital Mapping
- Prepare Geological Map Sections
- Analyse Scientific Data
- Process Collected Survey Data
- Collect Geological Data
- Write Technical Reports
Alternative Names
- Hydrographic Surveyor
- Surveying Technician
- Marine Surveyor
- Oceanographic Scientist
- Marine Surveying Technician
- Hydrographic Survey Technologist
- Mapping Technician
- Oceanographer
- Oceanographic Surveyor
