Geomaticians specialised in geoinformatics are specialists in the acquisition, modelling, updating, analysis and visualisation of spatial information. Data such as the position or the altitude of an object are acquired with the latest measurement systems and evaluated, managed and analysed using geoinformation systems and special applications. These data serve as a basis for many information and planning tasks as well as for decisions in the fields of technology, commerce, the environment and politics.  

Geomaticians specialised in cartography are specialists in the visual implementation of geoinformation. Using various geoinformation systems and special applications for the preparation, processing and layout of data, geomaticians specialised in cartography create appropriate map graphics for the correct and understandable representation and communication of complex issues.

swisstopo and the Swiss Federal Statistical Office in Neuchâtel are, at present, the only training institutions for geomaticians specialising in cartography. swisstopo has always set the benchmark for the creation of high-quality map products.

We offer interesting and demanding vocational training in an organisational unit with about 20 apprentices, a four-person team of vocational trainers and around 16 practical trainers.
 

Geomaticians specialised in cadastral surveying are specialists in the acquisition, updating, representation, management and marketing of spatial information. In particular, this concerns the surveying of property boundaries and other objects such as buildings, streets, walls, etc. This geoinformation serves as a basis for management of the Swiss Federal Land Register and is represented to scale in the plan for the land register and marked on the terrain. The acquisition of changes in the real world, mostly due to construction activities, is the main task of cadastral surveying.

The cadastral surveying specialisation is not taught at swisstopo as no tasks of this type are carried out.

• Passion for precise work
• Good secondary education certificate
• Very good comprehensive school certificate
• Interest in geography and national maps
• Reliable sense of spatial perception
• Excellent sense of observation
• Creative graphical talents
• Enjoyment in working with computers
• Stamina and concentration
   

• Geomatics technician with Swiss Federal Specialist Certificate
• Typographer with Swiss Federal Specialist Certificate
• Printing clerk with Swiss Federal Specialist Certificate
• Bachelor of Science in Geomatics FH
• Master of Science in Engineering, specialisation in geoinformation technology FH

If you are interested in geomatic training and tasks, you can participate in an afternoon information session together with your parents. This first step will give you a personal impression; if you are interested, you can complete a two-day trial apprenticeship.

The afternoon information sessions are published on the events page. 

Before you send us your application, we would be happy to welcome you to one of our afternoon information sessions at swisstopo. There you will receive all the details about the application process.

The afternoon information sessions are published on the events page. 

Nina Bonassi (Tel. +41 58 469 29 83 / geomatikausbildung@swisstopo.ch), teacher in geomatics, will be happy to answer your questions.