2165 Cartographers and Surveyors
Cartographers and surveyors determine the exact position of, or prepare and revise digital, graphic and pictorial maps, charts or other visual representation of, natural and constructed features and boundaries of land, seas, underground areas and celestial bodies, applying scientific and mathematical principles. Tasks include - (a) surveying, measuring and describing land surfaces, mines, underground surfaces, sea, river and lake beds; (b) noting exact position of various features and recording survey data in digital form; (c) making charts and maps to be used in determining navigable waters and channels and in planning construction of marine structures; (d) planning and conducting aerial photographic surveys; (e) designing, compiling and revising maps and charts using aerial and other photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents and data, existing maps and records, reports and statistics; (f) undertaking research and development of surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems; (g) studying and advising on technical, aesthetic and economic aspects of map production; (h) maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Aerial surveyor - Cadastral surveyor - Cartographer - Hydrographic surveyor - Land surveyor - Mine surveyor - Photogrammetrist Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Quantity surveyor - 2149 - Building surveyor - 3112 - Marine surveyor - 3115.
Where 2165 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
- >2 Professionals
- >>21 Science and Engineering Professionals
- >>>216 Architects, Planners, Surveyors and Designers
- >>>>2165 Cartographers and Surveyors
- >>>>2165 Cartographers and Surveyors
2165 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- 00ab29a3-6d4a-4df9-b46d-de31069e36e8broadmine surveyor
- 2561879a-dd0a-454e-ae6e-9be6c488eb56broadcadastral technician
- 439c52ae-23ce-4d1e-bea1-bac135497977broadhydrographic surveyor
- 9af8907f-56a7-4170-83b1-3c6ba0997cfabroadgeographic information systems specialist
- ad8ab454-b506-46a5-afd3-66bbffd54115broadcartographer
- d8e502b4-1be6-4d10-a224-151688f8f0c8broadland surveyor
Other ISCO-08 codes under 2165 Cartographers and Surveyors
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 2165?
- ISCO-08 2165 is "Cartographers and Surveyors". Cartographers and surveyors determine the exact position of, or prepare and revise digital, graphic and pictorial maps, charts or other visual representation of, natural and constructed features and boundaries of land, seas, underground areas and celestial bodies, applying scientific and mathematical principles. Tasks include - (a) surveying, measuring and describing land surfaces, mines, underground surfaces, sea, river and lake beds; (b) noting exact position of various features and recording survey data in digital form; (c) making charts and maps to be used in determining navigable waters and channels and in planning construction of marine structures; (d) planning and conducting aerial photographic surveys; (e) designing, compiling and revising maps and charts using aerial and other photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents and data, existing maps and records, reports and statistics; (f) undertaking research and development of surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems; (g) studying and advising on technical, aesthetic and economic aspects of map production; (h) maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Aerial surveyor - Cadastral surveyor - Cartographer - Hydrographic surveyor - Land surveyor - Mine surveyor - Photogrammetrist Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Quantity surveyor - 2149 - Building surveyor - 3112 - Marine surveyor - 3115.
- How does ISCO-08 2165 map to other classification systems?
- 2165 Cartographers and Surveyors has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (00ab29a3-6d4a-4df9-b46d-de31069e36e8, 2561879a-dd0a-454e-ae6e-9be6c488eb56, 439c52ae-23ce-4d1e-bea1-bac135497977, +3 more); SOC 2018 (17-1021, 17-1022). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 2165?
- 2165 Cartographers and Surveyors sits under 2165 Cartographers and Surveyors in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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