How to become a technical surveyor
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
University
You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
- construction
- building surveying
- civil engineering
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You can take a college course to learn some of the skills needed for the job, which may help when applying for a trainee position. Relevant courses include:
- Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
- Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying
- Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians
- T level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
Entry requirements
You may need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
The following apprenticeships may be relevant to this role:
- Advanced surveying technician
- Advanced civil engineering technician
- Higher construction quantity surveying technician
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Professional and industry bodies
Further information
You can find out more about surveying careers and training from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.