Diploma in Land Mapping & Survey – AIRADS College

The Diploma in Land Mapping & Survey at AIRADS College equips students with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to measure, map, and manage land resources for construction, planning, and environmental development.

This program is highly practical and integrates fieldwork, computer-aided design (CAD), GIS, and surveying equipment training, preparing graduates for careers in land surveying, engineering projects, urban planning, and environmental management.

Duration

✅ 2 Years (Full-time / Part-time / School-based)

 Examination & Certification

• Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
• TVET CDACC (Curriculum Development, Assessment & Certification Council)

 Facilities & Training

Students benefit from:

• Modern surveying equipment (Total Stations, GPS, Theodolites, Levels)
• Computer laboratories with AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, and GIS software
• Field practicals in mapping, surveying, and land development
• Exposure to real-world projects through industrial attachments

 Course Content (Key Study Areas)

• Principles of Surveying & Mapping
• Land Law & Property Management
• Cartography & GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Remote Sensing
• Topographic & Hydrographic Surveying
• Geodetic Surveying
• Construction Surveying
• CAD & Surveying Software Applications
• Environmental & Land Use Planning
• Research Project & Industrial Attachment

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Diploma in Land Mapping & Survey can pursue careers such as:

• Land Surveyor
• GIS Specialist
• Cartographer
• Urban & Regional Planner Assistant
• Environmental Management Officer
• Hydrographic Surveyor
• Civil Engineering Survey Assistant
• Real Estate & Property Development Consultant

Employment opportunities exist in:

• Government Ministries & Agencies (Lands, Housing, Survey of Kenya, NLC)
• County Governments
• Construction & Civil Engineering Firms
• Real Estate Companies
• Environmental and Natural Resource Agencies
• Private Surveying Consultancies

 Why Choose Land Mapping & Survey at AIRADS?

• Hands-on field training with modern equipment
• Highly qualified lecturers with industry experience
• Industrial attachments with survey firms, construction companies, and county governments
• Pathway to further studies in Higher Diploma and University Degrees in Surveying, Civil Engineering, GIS, and Urban Planning
• Strong employability in Kenya’s Vision 2030 projects and Africa’s infrastructure development agenda

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