Career Option: Cartographer

Eligibility

To become a cartographer, students should have a bachelor’s degree in the same profession. A Post graduation in the same field cartography will also be very helpful. Students having interest to draw and make maps and charts with the present and past things in this profession are highly welcomed

How to become Cartographer

A diploma in cartography is very helpful along with many certified courses will be the additional advantage. Students can take this as a profession of interest. Good communication skills, good knowledge of the subject, excellent analytic skills and efficient knowledge of the subject to train the students and provide guidance is given at most priority. A PG in the same profession also increases the number of career prospects for the students. A master’s degree in geography is so called the second entrance step to become a cartographer.

Job profile of Cartographer

• The key responsibility of a cartographer, students should be able to analyse and interpret the drawing techniques.
• The key responsibility of a cartographer is to draw and make different types of maps based on the data provided.
• The key responsibility of a cartographer is to work on research and development strategies.
• The key responsibility of a cartographer is to work with number of other discipline professionals too.

Salary Range for Cartographer

The starting salary of a cartographer starts from Rs 10,000-15,000 per month. It also goes on increasing with the increase in the experience, post and position