Certificate in Surveying

Description

Course Name: Certificate in Surveying

Course Id: CIS/Q1001.

Eligibility: 10th Grade (High School) or Equivalent.

Objective: A Certificate in Surveying is a professional course designed to equip individuals with fundamental knowledge and practical skills in land surveying, mapping, and geospatial data collection. The program focuses on using modern surveying instruments, techniques, and software for measuring land, property boundaries, and topographical features.

Duration: Three Month.

 How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:

 Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.

 Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.

 Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.

 Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.

 Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.

 Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.

 Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.

 Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.

 Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.

Online Examination Detail:

Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.

 Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:

 Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.

 Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.

 Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.

 Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.

 Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.

 Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.

Syllabus:

Fundamentals of Surveying: Introduction to Surveying, History and Development of Surveying, Types and Classification of Surveying, Principles of Surveying, Units of Measurement in Surveying, Errors and Accuracy in Surveying, Surveying Instruments and Their Uses, Field Notes and Record Keeping, Surveying Safety Procedures, Applications of Surveying in Various Fields.

Chain and Compass Surveying: Introduction to Chain Surveying, Instruments Used in Chain Surveying, Ranging and Chaining Techniques, Types of Chains and Tapes, Methods of Traversing, Chain Survey Errors and Corrections, Introduction to Compass Surveying, Types of Compasses and Their Uses, Magnetic Declination and Corrections, Plotting and Map Preparation.

Levelling and Contouring: Principles of Levelling, Types of Levelling Instruments, Methods of Levelling, Levelling Errors and Corrections, Benchmarking and Reduced Levels, Contouring Principles and Applications, Methods of Contour Surveying, Contour Interpolation and Representation, Use of Contours in Civil Engineering, Digital Elevation Models.

Theodolite Surveying: Introduction to Theodolite and Its Uses, Types of Theodolites, Measuring Horizontal and Vertical Angles, Methods of Theodolite Adjustments, Errors in Theodolite Surveying, Trigonometric Levelling, Intersection and Resection Methods, Applications in Construction and Engineering, Total Station Basics.

Total Station and Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM): Introduction to Total Station, Components and Working of Total Station, Data Collection and Processing, Setting Up and Operating Total Station, Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) Principles, Errors in EDM and Their Corrections, GPS and GIS Integration with Total Station, Surveying with Total Station in Urban Planning, Remote Sensing Applications in Surveying, Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) Surveying.

Plane Table and Tacheometric Surveying: Principles of Plane Table Surveying, Instruments and Accessories in Plane Table Surveying, Methods of Plane Table Surveying, Errors in Plane Table Surveying and Adjustments, Applications of Plane Table Surveying, Introduction to Tacheometry, Principles and Methods of Tacheometric Surveying, Stadia and Tangential Methods, Tacheometric Surveying Applications.

After successful completion of the Certificate in Surveying program, graduates gain technical knowledge and practical skills in land measurement, mapping, GPS/GIS systems, total station, levelling, and drafting. This qualification enables them to work in sectors such as construction, infrastructure, real estate, mining, agriculture, and government land services.

✅ Career Options After Certificate in Surveying Program

1. Land Surveyor

• Role: Measure land boundaries, contours, and elevation using instruments like theodolites, total stations, and GPS.

• Industries: Construction, real estate, government land records.

• Salary Range: ₹2.5 – ₹5 Lakh per annum

• Growth: Can become a Senior Surveyor or Licensed Surveyor with experience.

2. Survey Technician / Assistant Surveyor

• Role: Support senior surveyors with data collection, instrument setup, and drafting survey plans.

• Industries: Civil engineering firms, infrastructure projects, surveying consultancies.

• Salary Range: ₹2 – ₹3.5 Lakh per annum

3. GIS Technician

• Role: Create and manage digital maps using Geographic Information System software.

• Industries: Urban planning, environmental agencies, government mapping departments.

• Salary Range: ₹2.5 – ₹5.5 Lakh per annum

• Tools Used: ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD Map

4. AutoCAD Draftsman (Survey Projects)

• Role: Draft survey layouts and topographical maps using AutoCAD and related tools.

• Industries: Surveying companies, civil consultants, architecture firms.

• Salary Range: ₹2 – ₹4.5 Lakh per annum

5. Construction Site Surveyor

• Role: Perform site layouts, alignments, and marking of foundations, roads, and pipelines.

• Industries: Construction, roads, metro, railways, airports.

• Salary Range: ₹3 – ₹6 Lakh per annum

• Advantage: High demand in urban and infrastructure development projects.

6. Mining Surveyor Assistant

• Role: Help in measuring excavation areas, underground passages, and mineral deposits.

• Industries: Mining and mineral exploration companies.

• Salary Range: ₹3 – ₹5.5 Lakh per annum

7. Remote Sensing & Survey Data Analyst

• Role: Interpret satellite imagery and survey data for geographic or land-use planning.

• Industries: Space research, agriculture, environmental consulting.

• Salary Range: ₹3 – ₹5 Lakh per annum

8. Land Records Assistant / Patwari Support Staff

• Role: Work with local authorities to assist in maintaining land ownership and cadastral maps.

• Industries: Government land revenue departments.

• Salary Range: ₹2 – ₹3.5 Lakh per annum

📊 Salary Summary

🔧 In-Demand Skills

• Use of Total Station, GPS, Dumpy Level, Theodolite

• GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS), AutoCAD, Civil 3D

• Reading and preparing site and topographic maps

• Field data collection and interpretation

• Communication and documentation skills

🏢 Top Employers in India

• Survey of India, NHAI, CPWD, PWD

• L&T, Tata Projects, Shapoorji Pallonji, Afcons

• Urban planning agencies and smart city projects

• Private land survey firms and GIS startups

• Government land revenue and property departments

📈 Career Growth & Opportunities

• Become a Licensed Surveyor or Senior Survey Engineer

• Pursue Diploma/B.Tech in Civil Engineering for higher roles

• Opportunity to work on government tenders or projects

• International job demand in UAE, Australia, Canada with advanced surveying skills