The Importance and Scope of Survey in Technical Education
Article Written by - Nitesh Yadav
The moment students pass their SEE, a new journey begins - the transition from school to college life. With a myriad of questions ranging from course selection to job prospects, this journey is fraught with uncertainty. One often overlooked yet highly rewarding field of study is Technical Survey Education. This piece aims to shed light on this subject and provide a roadmap for interested students.
Why Consider Technical Survey Education?
The world of Technical Surveying offers promising career opportunities and hands-on knowledge. The field requires both practical and theoretical understanding, making it an excellent choice for students looking for a blend of academic and hands-on learning.
Available Courses in Technical Survey Education
There are two primary courses one can pursue post SEE:
- Basic Survey Engineering Pre-Diploma (AMIN) – 18 months duration
- Diploma in Geomatics Engineering – 3 years duration
Let's delve into what these courses entail:
Basic Survey Engineering Pre-Diploma (AMIN)
The course is an 18-month program, incorporating both theoretical and practical components. 15 months of this duration is dedicated to college studies, while the remaining three months consist of on-the-job training (OJT). The fee for this course ranges from 80,000 to 120,000.
Diploma in Geomatics Engineering
The Diploma course spans three years, divided into six semesters. Students study 32 subjects in total, with a balanced focus on theory and practical applications. The course fees range from 50,000 to 200,000 in community colleges, whereas private institutions charge approximately three lakh rupees.
Selecting the Right Institution
Before enrolling in a survey course, students need to consider the following aspects of the potential educational institutions:
• Robust Infrastructure
• Availability of a Practical Lab
• Classrooms equipped with projectors
• Skilled and Experienced Teaching Faculty
• Availability of the necessary practical tools (chain, tape, plane table, theodolite, total station, GPS, DGPS)
• Success rate of the college's previous students
• Previous academic performance of the institution
Career Prospects after Completing Survey Courses
Opportunities after Basic Survey TSLC (Amin) Course
• Eligibility to work as an Amin in the District Surveyor's Office
• Opportunities in land commission and other related jobs
• Potential employment in private organizations
• Eligibility for Amin posts at the local level
• Prospects in the Nepali Army as a Technical Officer Survey
Opportunities after Diploma in Geomatics Engineering
• Opportunities to work as a surveyor or surveyor inspector in various governmental and non-governmental associations/organizations
• Eligibility for higher studies in any faculty of Engineering
• Self-employment opportunities through Survey Consultancy
• Job opportunities in sectors like Hydropower, Road and commissions related to land
• Potential for overseas employment
The field of Survey in Technical Education is undeniably rich with potential. Offering a blend of theoretical and practical education, it opens doors to a multitude of career avenues. Therefore, students after SEE should consider this underrated yet promising field for their higher studies.
List of Colleges Offering Survey Courses in Nepal
There are several institutions in Nepal that offer survey courses at different levels. They include:
AMIN Colleges:
- Lahan Technical School, Lahan-10, Lahan, Siraha
- Chhinnamasta Educational Academy, Rajbiraj-07, Rajbiraj, Saptari
- Sailaja Acharya Memorial Polytechnic Institute, Siswani Jahada -3, Siswani, Jahada, Morang
- Nirmal Lama Polytechnic Institute, Bardibas, Bardibas, Mahottari
- Rapti Engineering College, Ghorahi, Ghorahi, Dang
- Kailali Polytechnic Institute, Uttar Behadi 04, Dhangadhi, Kailali
- Milestone College of Science and Technology
- Lumbini Technical Institute, Tillottama-2, Butwal, Rupandehi
- Nepalgunj Technical College, DDC Marga, Nepalgunj, Banke
- Binayak Technical Institute, Gongabu, Tokha, Kathmandu
- Triveni Technical Academy, Inaruwa-08, Inaruwa, Sundarharaicha, Morang
- Eastern Polytechnic Training Center, Dharan-15, Dharan, Sunsari
- Birendranagar Technical Institute, Birendranagar, Surkhet
- SK Institute of Technology, Mahendranagar-18, Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur
- Deuti Engineering College, Chisapani-5, Birendranagar, Chisapani, Surkhet
- Institute of Community Technical Education, Gaur 1, Gaur, Rautahat
- White Park College, Amargadhi-5, Chimrikot, Amargadhi, Amargadhi, Dadeldhura
- School of Geomatics, Mid Baneshwor, Kathmandu
- College of Allied Technical Science, Bagiya, Nepalgunj, Banke
- Shankar Technical Training Center, Pithiya Road -7, Pithiya, Janakpur, Dhanusha
- Chhinnamasta Institute of Technology
- Iceland Multi Academy Center, Charikot, Dolakha
- Isaneswor Technical School, Besisahar, Madhyanepal, Lamjung
- Surkhet Technical School, Birendranagar, Surkhet
- Nepal Technical Institute, Ramananda Chowk, Janakpur, Dhanusha
- Himalaya Institute of Technology, Balkumari, Lalitpur
- Nepal Polytechnic Institute, Bharatpur, Chitwan
- Kapilvastu Technical Institute
- Banganga-1, Banganga, Banganga, Kapilvastu
- Horizon Engineering College, Aaitabare, Itahari, Sunsari
- Image Engineering College, Ghorahi-11, Ghorahi, Dang
- Bangalamukhi Multiple Technical Institute, Itahari, Sunsari
- Narayani Napi Training Center, Bharatpur-10, Bharatpur, Chitwan
- National College of Technical Science Chitwan, Bharatpur 44207, Narayangadh, Bharatpur, Chitwan
- Everest Technical Institute, Rajbiraj, Saptari
- Pathibhara School of Engineering and Technology, Mechinagar-10, Dhulabari, Mechinagar, Jhapa
- Yeti Technical Education and Multiple College, Laxmi Bazar, Laxmi Bazar, Gorkha
- Purbanchal Multitechnical Training Centre, Dharan, Sunsari, Sunsari
Diploma in Geomatics Engineering Level Colleges:
- Karnali Technical School, Ghughuti 5, Chandannath, Chandannath, Jumla
- Secondary School Ghorahi, Ghorahi-18, Ghorahi, Dang
- Siddhartha Polytechnical College, Butwal-9, Rupandehi, Butwal, Rupandehi
- Sahid Smiriti Aawasiya Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, Pokhara, Kaski
- Shree Deurali Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, Nilkantha, Dhading
- Shree Laxmi Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, Bharatpur, Chitwan
- Shree Janajyoti Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, Kohalpur-12, Banke
- Shree Sahid Smiriti Aawasiya Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, Tulsipur, Dang
- Shree Janata Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, Baadganga Municipality, Kapilvastu
- Shree Futung Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, Futung, Tarkeshwor, Tarakeshwor, Kathmandu
- Nirmal Lama Polytechnic Institute, Bardibas, Bardibas, Mahottari
- Shankarapur Polytechnic Institute, Sankhu, Shankharapur, Kathmandu
- Gorkha Polytechnic Institute, Palungtar-04, Palungtar, Gorkha
- Narayani Polytechnic Institute, Bharatpur, Chitwan
- Jeeb Raj Ashrit Polytechnic Institute, Gulmi, Resunga, Resunga, Gulmi
- Nepal Banepa Polytechnic Institute, Banepa 2, Banepa, Kavrepalanchok
- Panini Polytechnic Institute, Panini-07 Chibek, Arghakanchi, Panini, Arghakhanchi
- Puspa Dhirendra Smriti College, Damak-1, Jhapa
- School of Geomatics, Mid Baneshwor, Kathmandu
- Amar Jyoti Model Secondary School Surkhet, Neware, Chanaute, Surkhet
- Chakra Janata Shahid Ganga Secondary School, Barahathawa, Barahathawa, Sarlahi
- Public Secondary School, Krishnapur, Rupandehi
- Gamvir Samudra Setu Secondary School, Imadol, Mahalaxmi, Lalitpur
- Shree Secondary School Rajhena Dang, Rajhena 6, Ghorahi, Dang
- Jana Shram Secondary School, Khadre, Dang
- Nepal Rastriya Secondary School Kapilvastu, Aurahiya Mudfutawa Bithuwa-6, Bithuwa, Suddhodhan, Kapilvastu
- Madan Ashrit Memorial Technical School, Gothatar, Kageshwari Manohora, Kathmandu
- Amar Jyoti Model Secondary School Surkhet, Neware, Chanaute, Surkhet
- Land Management Training Center, Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok
- Sharadpur Secondary School, Bharatpur 8, Bharatpur, Chitwan
- Adarsha Secondary School Morang, Biratnagar, Morang
- Deurali Secondary School Mahottari, Bardibas, Bardibas, Mahottari
- Rajbiraj Polytechnic Institute Rajbiraj
- Shree Secondary School Kamalamai, Kamalamai -07, Kamalamai, Kamalamai, Sindhuli
- Shree Red Cross Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, Dailekh
- Jaya Govinda Shah Polytechnic Institute, Golbazar, Siraha, Golbazar, Siraha
- Maulapur Polytechnic Institute, Maulapur-05, Rautahat, Maulapur, Rautahat
- Hanuman Nagar Polytechnic Institute, Hanuman Nagar Kankalani Municipality, Saptari, Saptari
- Jana Kalyan Secondary School Achham, Sanphebagar-4, Sanphebagar, Sanphebagar, Achham
- Kankai Polytechnic Institute, Durgapur, Jhapa, Kankai, Kankai, Jhapa
- Mahanagar Multi Technical Institute, Biratnagar, Morang
