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Surveying and topography

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

The Surveying and Topography program allows students to develop skills in the surveying profession. It prepares them to embark on a challenging, high-tech career that gets workers outdoors and provides a wide range of opportunities. Students will master typical surveying instruments to gather topographic data, and graphically portray surveys using specialized tools. Potential employers include public sector organizations such as provincial and federal departments of Public Works and private sector firms.

Duration : 1 800 Hours

IMPORTANT: Given IRCC's current mesures regarding the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), it is likely that this training will not be eligible for the PGWP. This situation could change at any time depending on immigration announcements and adjustments.

academic
prerequisites


* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

  • Surveying technicians

  • Visit Emploi-Québec to learn more about these opportunities.

    EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

    Centre de formation professionnelle Jonquière
    Saguenay, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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    DURATION : 16 Months
    CLASSES START : October 06 2025
    COSTS : 0,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
    * Please update your nationality in the general menu
    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 16 Months
    CLASSES START : October 06 2026
    COSTS : 0,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
    * Please update your nationality in the general menu
    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
    Register

    Legend Welcoming services

    Integrating into the community

    Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
    Contact with local aid organizations

    Reception on arrival

    Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

    Integrating into the school system

    School tour and twinning with another student
    Monthly follow-up with the student

    Integrating the family

    Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
    Help with child daycare or school registration
    Information on family social activities

    General information and administrative follow-up

    Direct contact with a resource person
    Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
    Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

    Accommodation

    Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
    Help with finding permanent accommodation

    Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

    TRAINING OBJECTIVES

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    TRAINING CONTENT

    Competency statement
    HOURS
    Apply health and safety regulations on construction sites
    30
    Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process  
    15
    Commit themselves to the development of their career
    90
    Integrate into the workplace 
    120
    Solve trigonometric problems related to surveying
    75
    Make basic layouts 
    45
    Measure angles, distances and elevations
    105
    Calculate a polygonal
    90
    Survey a flat piece of land and draw out the plans
    90
    Explore an information technology environment 
    30
    Discover the basic functions of a drawing software
    120
    Determine altitudes
    90
    Measure coordinates 
    120
    Convert survey data
    12
    Calculate field survey data
    9.
    Draw a topographic plan
    75
    Implement a road and draw the plans
    120
    Implement underground infrastructure
    60
    Estimate quantities of materials
    60
    Use job-search methods
    15
    Draw cadastral plans
    120
    Lift land and prepare the certificate of location
    60
    Picket a lot and implement a building
    75
    Perform implementation work in difficult terrain
    60

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