Hard Skills
IntermediatePlane Table SurveyingThe method of surveying where observations and plotting are done simultaneously in the field using a drawing board and alidade.
IntermediateAlidade ProficiencyThe ability to use telescopic or simple alidades for sighting, measuring horizontal and vertical angles, and plotting lines.
IntermediateTopographic MappingThe practice of representing the three-dimensional features of the earth's surface on a two-dimensional plane.
IntermediateApplied TrigonometryUsing trigonometric functions to calculate distances, elevations, and coordinates from angular measurements.
BasicField SketchingHand-drawing physical land features and landmarks to provide context for recorded survey points.
IntermediateInstrument CalibrationThe ability to check and adjust surveying tools to ensure they provide readings within specified tolerances.