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Career Guidance Knowledge engineering, manufacturing and construction K073 - architecture and construction K0731 - architecture and town planning Topography
Description
Graphic representation of the surface features of a place or region on a map indicating their relative positions and elevations.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 7 occupations
- Optional in 11 occupations
- Total: 18 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Hydrographic surveyorHydrographic surveyors measure and map, by means of specialised equipment, marine environments. They collect scientific data in order to study the underwater topography and morphol…
- Land plannerA Land Planner, also known as a Land Use Planner, is a professional who focuses on the strategic planning and management of land resources. They are responsible for developing…
- Surveying technicianSurveying technicians carry out technical surveying tasks. They assist surveyors, architects or engineers in surveying related technical tasks such as mapping land, creating constr…
- Hydrographic surveying technicianHydrographic surveying technicians perform oceanographic and surveying operations in marine environments. They assist hydrographic surveyors, using specialised equipment to map and…
- Landscape designerA landscape designer is a skilled professional who combines artistic and technical expertise to create aesthetically pleasing and functional outdoor spaces. This role involves plan…
- CartographerCartographers create maps by combining various scientific information depending on the purpose of the map (e.g., topographic, urban, or political maps). They combine the interpreta…
- Land surveyorLand surveyors determine, by means of specialised equipment, the distances and positions of points at the surface of sites for construction purposes. They use measurements of the s…
Optional for
- Civil drafterCivil drafters draw and prepare sketches for civil engineers and architects of architectonic projects of different kinds, topographical maps, or for the reconstruction of existing …
- Architectural drafterAn architectural drafter is a professional who works in the field of architecture, assisting architects in creating detailed technical drawings of buildings and structures. Drafter…
- Soil surveying technicianSoil surveying technicians analyse soil by carrying out technical surveying tasks, using soil surveying techniques. They focus on the process of classifying soil types and other so…
- ArchitectArchitects investigate, design, and oversee the construction and development of buildings, urban spaces, infrastructure projects, and social spaces. They design per the surrounding…
- Geographic information systems specialistGeographic information systems specialists use specialised computer systems, engineering measures, and geological concepts to process land, geographic, and geospatial information i…
- DrafterDrafters prepare and create technical drawings using a special software or manual techniques, to show how something is built or works. They work closely with engineers, architects,…
- Remote sensing technicianRemote sensing technicians collect airborne data. They utilise equipment aimed for the collection of data and determination of geographical points in order to help in a variety of …
- HunterHunters track and pursue animals with the intention of trapping or killing them. They hunt animals for the purpose of gaining food and other animal products, recreation, trade or…
- Civil engineerA Civil Engineer plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, airports, dams, and water systems. Th…
- Urban plannerAn Urban Planner is responsible for developing plans and programs for land use in urban areas. They aim to create communities, accommodate population growth, and revitalize physica…
- Building inspectorBuilding inspectors perform inspections of buildings to determine compliance with specifications for various focuses of assessment. They observe and determine the suitability of co…
Related skills
- Cartography
- Use CAD software
- Mathematics
- Use geographic information systems
- Surveying methods
- Surveying
- Engineering principles
- Civil engineering
- Geography
- Geology
- Apply digital mapping
- Conduct land surveys
Last updated on February 18, 2026
