Technical Standards for Geomatics Technology

A student wishing to enroll in the Geomatics Technology curriculum must meet the following standards:

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Qualify for placement in MAT 121
• Qualify for placement in ENG 111
• Possess basic computer skills
• Have an interest in technology and problem solving
• Be able to work on their feet, outdoors for extended periods of time (3-4 hours) in all seasons of the year
• Have the ability to lift and carry 25 pounds of equipment up to a half-mile at a time, through hilly, forested terrain
• Be capable of reading maps, construction plans, documents and digital displays
• Be capable of using optical equipment that requires manual focusing
• Have the dexterity to operate equipment with sensitive adjustment levers and knobs
• Be able to set wooden hubs and stakes in the ground using a 4-pound hammer
• Be able to interpret and work from blueprints, schematics or sketches
• Make accurate measurements with equipment and/or measuring instruments
• Must be able to understand orders, instructions and descriptions
• Must be able to read and comprehend technical manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and warning labels in English