Training – Surveying & Topography | Québec métiers d'avenir

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

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* 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

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

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

Collect topographic data using standard surveying instruments
Specify and transform technical information
Graphically translate, in the form of topographical drawings, on the drawing board or the computer, with the measurements already made.

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Apply health and safety regulations on construction sites

Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process

Commit themselves to the development of their career

Integrate into the workplace

120

Solve trigonometric problems related to surveying

Make basic layouts

Measure angles, distances and elevations

105

Calculate a polygonal

Survey a flat piece of land and draw out the plans

Explore an information technology environment

Discover the basic functions of a drawing software

120

Determine altitudes

Measure coordinates

120

Convert survey data

Calculate field survey data

Draw a topographic plan

Implement a road and draw the plans

120

Implement underground infrastructure

Estimate quantities of materials

Use job-search methods

Draw cadastral plans

120

Lift land and prepare the certificate of location

Picket a lot and implement a building

Perform implementation work in difficult terrain

Surveying and topography

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