Drafting and Surveying

Overview of the Department  

The Department of Drafting and Surveying provides technical and practical training in land measurement, mapping, and engineering drawing. It prepares trainees to become skilled surveying technicians and draftspersons who can accurately collect, analyse, and present spatial data and technical drawings for construction, engineering, and land development projects. The program emphasizes precision, use of modern instruments, and CAD applications, enabling graduates to support civil engineers, architects, and planners in various infrastructure projects.

Laboratory and Workshop Facilities
Surveying Laboratory – equipped with total stations, theodolites, GPS receivers, and levelling instruments
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Laboratory and Workshop Facilities
Drafting Studio – with drawing boards, drafting tools, and blueprinting equipment
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Laboratory and Workshop Facilities
Instrument Maintenance and Storage Room – for calibration, care, and storage of equipment
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Laboratory and Workshop Facilities
Field Practice Area – designated land area for real-world surveying exercises
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Key Training Areas:

Long Term Training

  • Drafting Technology Level II – V
  • Surveying Technology Level II – V
  • Cadastral Surveying and Mapping Level II – V

Short Term Training

  • Cadastral Surveying and Mapping

Certification and Duration

  • Certification:
    • National TVET Level I – IV Certificate or Diploma in Drafting and Surveying Technology
    • Certificate of Competence (COC) awarded after successful national occupational assessment
  • Duration:
    • Regular (Day) Program: 3–4 years depending on level
    • Extension (Evening/Weekend) Program: 4–5 years
  • Short-term Courses: few days to 3 months (for skill upgrading in AutoCAD, GIS, or field surveying)

Career Opportunities

  • Surveying Technician / Land Surveyor Assistant
  • Draftsperson (Civil, Structural, or Architectural)
  • GIS and Mapping Technician
  • Construction Site Surveyor / Setting-out Technician
  • Cartographic Assistant / Map Editor
  • Urban Planning Assistant / Data Collector
  • Engineering Office Technician
  • Self-employed Surveyor or Drafting Service Provider
  • Employment opportunities are available in construction companies, engineering consultancies, land administration offices, urban planning agencies, mining and road authorities, and private surveying firms.