Professional Land Surveying | Idaho State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MathematicsReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingCoordinationActive ListeningJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

MathematicsEngineering and TechnologyGeographyComputers and ElectronicsDesign

Abilities

Written ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningMathematical ReasoningWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningNear VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNumber FacilityProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and tit
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify
Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareMap creation softwareGeographic information systemAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Abney levelsAltimetersAutomatic levelsAutomatic slope lasersBarometersClinometersCurvimetersDepth gauge tapesDigital laser rangefindersDigital measuring polesDirect elevation rodsDistance metersDot lasersDouble right-angle prismsElectronic digital levels

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-1022.00	Surveyors	title_inference	$72,740 median$116,330 top	+4.46%	250

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Property boundary surveys — conduct independently for standard residential and commercial parcels, referencing legal deeds and prior survey records with minimal oversight.
Legal descriptions of boundary surveys — compose in clear, precise language suitable for inclusion in deeds, leases, and related legal documents for routine projects.
Survey data accuracy — verify through systematic cross-checking of field measurements and computed values, identifying and resolving common discrepancies on active projects.
Maps, plots, and survey records — prepare and organize using CAD and map creation software to meet project specifications and regulatory submission standards.
Land title records and historical survey files — research independently across multiple jurisdictions to resolve boundary ambiguities on moderately complex property cases.
Geodetic computations including coordinate transformations and traverse adjustments — perform using analytical software to determine accurate positions of geomorphic features.
Topographic and geomorphic data — interpret and record in project documentation, including shape, location, elevation, and dimensional attributes of land features.
Project timelines and field crew scheduling — coordinate across concurrent survey assignments to meet client deadlines and regulatory filing requirements.
Junior survey technicians — guide on proper instrument use, field recording procedures, and safety protocols during site data collection activities.
Client and stakeholder communications — deliver clear verbal explanations of survey scope, findings, and boundary determinations during project progress discussions.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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