Program Details Page NEW Field Surveying Technician Certificate

Here is a general overview of what your classes will look like following each quarter. This information may be subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact your advisor for more information regarding the courses.

Bookstore Information

an open book Information regarding the materials can be found at the RTC bookstore. Just fill in the course information and you will be set!

The bookstore has what you need in regards to materials so be sure to check it out! It is always better to be prepared than to wait last second to buy your materials!

General Overview

When can I start? Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring (April)

How long is the program?

1 quarter (11 weeks)

When do classes meet?

Evenings (Tuesday & Thursday) + All-day Saturday
Format: Hybrid (mix of online theory and in person lecture/hands on practice)

Are summer classes required? No! There are no summer classes for this program.

The Field Surveying Technician Certificate is designed to prepare students to sit for the Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level I Exam, recognized nationally by the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). Graduates develop practical skills in modern field operations, data collection, and mapping that are directly applicable to surveying and construction projects.

What does a field surveying technician do?

What is the average salary?

$61,670 annually in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area. Most field surveying technicians earn at least $44,710; there is a wide salary range.

Who can I contact with questions?

New students, please visit our Zoom lobby to talk with someone by video chat, or e-mail our advising department.
For current students, please visit RTC's advising page (Links to an external site and look for the faculty counselor assigned to Machining Technologies.

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Overall Materials Needed:

Access to a functioning laptop or computer (you may use computers in the RTC Library or Learning Resource Center)
UBS drive (approximately $20)
Working internet connection

Minimum GPA or grades to graduate

You need to earn a 1.0 minimum cumulative GPA. You need a minimum 2.0 grade for each certificate of completion course.

Materials Warning

If you rent a textbook, make sure you return it by the deadline. If you purchase a textbook, you can sell it back to the RTC bookstore -- but make sure that you won't need the book again for classes in the future!

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Fall, Winter, Spring

Quarter 1

It's time to apply for graduation!

Quarter 1 Course Information
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
SUR 121	Fundamentals of Surveying	TBD	5
SUR 122	Field Equipment and Operations	TBD	4
SUR 123	Survey Computation and Mapping	TBD	4
SUR 124	Construction Surveying	TBD	3
SUR 125	Certified Survey Technician Test Prep	TBD	2
Tuition and Fees Estimated Total: $2,552

Grand Total Estimate: $2,552

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