Geospatial technicians collect data to create maps, update satellite navigation systems and plan construction and conservation projects.
£24,000 - £35,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
You could do a degree in:
You'll usually need:
You can take a college course to learn some of the skills needed for the job. This may help you when applying for a trainee position.
Relevant courses include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
You can apply for a place on a Geospatial Survey Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, or a Geospatial Mapping and Science Specialist Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:
You can apply to join a graduate training scheme with a geospatial data company, if you have a related degree.
You can also work towards this role through the armed forces. The Royal Air Force and the British army offer training to become an air cartographer and geographic technician.
Geospatial technicians use specialist GIS software. You could build up your skills and knowledge of this through free online learning resources.
You could join the Association for Geographic Information for professional development and training opportunities.
You can find out more about careers and training in geographical information systems from:
As a geospatial information systems (GIS) technician, you could:
You could work in an office or visit sites.
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