HND in Topography (2 Years)

A career-focused diploma producing skilled land surveying technicians for infrastructure and geospatial sectors.

Core Competencies:

  • Land surveying techniques (GPS, GNSS, total stations)

  • Cartography & geographic data visualization

  • Geodetic calculations & coordinate systems

  • GIS applications (ArcGIS, QGIS)

  • Drone surveying (UAV photogrammetry basics)

Practical Training Modules:
✔️ Field camps (2-week intensive surveying projects)
✔️ Cadastral surveying simulations (boundary marking, parcel mapping)
✔️ Topographic software labs (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Leica Infinity)
✔️ 250-hour industry internship

Career Pathways:

  • Surveying Technician

  • GIS Field Operator

  • Cartographic Assistant

  • Mining/Construction Surveyor

  • Geospatial Data Collector

African Context Focus:
🔹 Customized training for:

  • Rapid urbanization mapping

  • Rural land tenure documentation

  • Natural resource exploration

Progression Options:
→ Direct entry into Year 3 of Geomatics/BSc Surveying degrees
→ Professional certification (Surveyors Council licensing exams)

Ideal For:
Students seeking hands-on roles in:

  • Government mapping agencies

  • Construction firms

  • Utility companies

  • Environmental consultancies

Accredited by [National Surveying Council] and aligned with international geospatial standards (FIG/ISO).

Key Differentiators:

  • Dual focus on traditional surveying and digital geospatial tools

  • Fieldwork-heavy curriculum (60% practical)

  • Partnerships with land ministries and mining companies