Diploma in Geomatics

DIPLOMA IN GEOMATICS (NTA Level 5-6)

Programme Aims/Purpose:

Ardhi Institute Morogoro (ARIMO) purposely designed the Diploma in Geomatics (NTA Level 5 – 6) programme to prepare students for a career as survey technicians, with specialized knowledge and skills in the acquisition, processing, presentation, and management of geospatial data.

The programme provides a systematic and coherent introduction to the main theories, principles, concepts, data, and problem-solving techniques in Geomatics. The programme will enable students to acquire knowledge and problem-solving skills that are necessary for addressing pressing challenges in the field of Geomatics (Surveying and Mapping).

In addition, the Diploma in Geomatics will enable students to develop a sense of social responsibility, and an understanding of the role they can play in control extension, cadastral surveying, engineering surveying, mining surveying, land reform and sustainable development.

Graduates from this programme should have full regard for achieving excellence and maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct in the practice of their profession. Upon completion of the programme, graduates of this programme will be able to contribute significantly to the attainment of national development objectives in the economy by taking up jobs as survey technicians both in the public and private sectors.

Qualification Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Diploma in Geomatics programme, graduates should be able to:

• Perform surveying and mapping operations, under limited supervision, using a wide variety of equipment, software and techniques, under a wide variety of conditions;
• Conduct cadastral surveys in terms of the Land Survey Act and Regulations, under supervision of a professional land surveyor;
• Assist site surveyors in engineering constructions, mining surveying and control establishment
• Generate and maintain cartographic and GIS databases;
• Perform GIS analysis of spatial data;
• Use and maintain basic land information systems;
• Draw accurately Survey Plans on Computer Aided Drafting (CAD);

Mode of Delivery:

The programme is offered on full-time mode.