WHAT DOES GEOMATIC MEANS?
Geomatic is multi-faceted profession which offers both women and men a wide variety of satisfying and well paid job options as a professional in measurement science and spatial information management.
Geomatics is a concerned with measurement, retrieval and display of spatial data concerning both the Earth's physicals features and the built environment.
The principal disciplines embraces by geomatics include the mapping sciences, land administration systems, environmental visualization, geodesy, photogrammetry, remote sensing and surveying.
TERMS OF GEOMATIC REFERS TO
Computerized Mapping / GIS
Satellite remote sensing for environment monitoring
Precise satellite positioning and navigations for offshore oil exploration
Land Development and computer based land information systems
Cadastral Surveying / Geodetic Surveying / Hydrographic Surveying
Land administration and Land management
Utility management through geographic information system
Precise surveying for engineering construction
Natural resources mapping and management
Environmental planning
Industrial measurement using machine and robot vision system
Astronomy - Islamic Astronomy (Falak Syarie)
Mapping - Cartography
Remote Sensing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR GEOMATICANS
Qualifications
Diploma
Higher National Diploma
Degree
Master
Geomatics is both an applied science and a professional discipline and it refers to the integrated approach of measurement, analysis, management and display of spatial data.
Using the latest satellite, laser and information technology, geomatics professionals are involved in planning, conducting and managing activities related to land and engineering surveying, information systems, land development and planning, land reform, law and commerce.
Geomaticians are making use of technological advances and branching into new and challenging areas of specialisation and research.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Traditionally, most geomatics graduates have worked in the surveying industry, but increasing numbers are choosing careers in the GeoInformatics sector as computer programmers and GIS experts.
Nowadays, geomatics graduates work in a range of fields, mostly related to spatial and information technology. Moreover, the knowledge and skills in mathematics, computer science, information systems, surveying, statistics, law and planning has meant that graduates have a wider choice.
Career opportunities exist in, private practices, aerial survey companies, offshore survey companies, and government. This is an ideal career for a person who enjoys mathematics and would like to have independence in their day-to-day work
Companies & Firms
Survey Department
Land Department
Public Works Department
Brunei Shell Petroleum
Forestry Department
Surveying Firm
ICT / GIS Firm
University Lecturer
Management Firm
Environmental Firm
CONTACTS:
Training Unit
2th FloorSurvey Department
Ministry of Development
Bandar Seri Begawan BB3510
TEL: +673-2-382171 ext. 5225
