Who is a land survey craftsman?
A land survey craftsman is a craftsperson or a worker skilled in land survey or a closely related field. Land can be defined as a portion of earth’s surface that is not covered by water. Survey is measuring and recording measurements of an area of land including its features with an aim of preparing a plan or map for various uses. Land survey is a technique that is used to take land measurements, points, elevations, features and boundaries to assist in preparing maps and plans for various uses such as; title issuance, construction and engineering among other uses. Under the guidance of senior land surveyors, land survey craftsmen assist in carrying out various land surveys to locate land boundaries, structures and other features located on specific parcels of land among other duties.

Other related title(s)

1. Land survey technician
2. Land survey assistant
3. Mapping technician
4. Cartographer
5. Land survey master craft person III

What is the work environment?
Land survey craftsmen works in both offices and in the field among other environments.

Some important skills and qualities to have

1. Physical fitness
2. Mathematics knowledge
3. Accuracy and detail oriented
4. Communication skills
5. Interpersonal skills
6. Computer skills
7. Problem solving skills
8. Creativity skills
9. Among others

What are some career opportunities?
Land survey craftsmen can find employment opportunities within land survey consulting firms, physical planning firms, construction sector, management of natural resources, relevant government departments and agencies among others areas.

Becoming a land survey craftsman

Minimum admission requirements

1. A mean grade of D (Plain) and above in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination or its equivalent;
2. Artisan certificate/ completion of KNQF level 4
3. Or other approved qualification

Training & Study options
If you meet the above minimum admission requirements, you can proceed to a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college and enroll for a relevant craft certificate course. Craft courses are also offered within Vocational Training Centers (VTCs) within your region.

What course(s) can you pursue in TVET colleges?

1. Craft certificate in land surveying
2. Craft certificate in survey and mapping
3. Or other similar/ related fields

Qualifications Level
Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF level 5)

Education Progression
Upon a successful completion of a craft certificate course, you can advance your education upward (in a relevant field) up to university level if you like. How is this possible?

1. Get a craft certificate
2. Advance to diploma certificate, (in a relevant field)
3. Advance to degree certificate, (in a relevant field)

How to Join TVET College
There are two ways you can follow to join training institution(s) in pursuit of your career of choice.

1. Applying through Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (Kuccps), for government sponsored students.
2. Applying directly to training institution of your choice, for self-sponsored students.

Financial Aid
There are various ways you can access financial aid to support your postsecondary education. Some of them are listed below;

1. Apply for education loan through Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). Besides the loan, HELB can also give you a bursary. Visit HELB website for more information on loan limits and bursaries.
2. Apply for education bursaries from National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), from your local Member of Parliament, (MP).
3. Access education bursaries from your County Government.
4. Some corporate organizations, colleges and universities offer scholarships to bright but needy students, among other sources.
5. Get timely information on these scholarships, bursaries and financial aid to know where and when to apply.

Important note!
Information provided on this website is for career awareness only, and not for any other purpose.