What is a cartography technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a cartography technician

1. Explore cartography technician education requirements

   Most common cartography technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   86.4 %

   Master's

   9.1 %

   Certificate

   4.5 %

2. Start to develop specific cartography technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   GIS	44.30%
   Map Generation	29.88%
   Garmin	25.81%

3. Complete relevant cartography technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cartography technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cartography technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cartography technician resumes.

4. Research cartography technician duties and responsibilities

   • Manage client relations and coordinate the project effectively between onsite and offshore.
   • Facilitate in designing the navigational system for self-driving cars using GIS software and LiDar data.
   • Conduct testing and evaluation of Garmin cartography products.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.

5. Apply for cartography technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a cartography technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams