
Courses
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors are working professionals with extensive knowledge in the survey industry.
65 Years Experience
Expert instructors, dedicated to your success.
All our instructors are program graduates, vetted by Santiago Canyon College, and trained in teaching techniques. With an average of 25+ years of experience, many hold LSIT or PLS credentials and all are dedicated to helping apprentices succeed in land surveying.

All instruction programs and courses are open to indentured apprentices only.
SEMESTER COURSE SUMMARIES
CHAINMAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Chainman Apprenticeship classes run on a 16-week semester basis, with final grades awarded each term. Sessions may be held two nights a week, on select Saturdays, or Saturdays only. College credit toward an Associate’s Degree is available for successful completion.
QUARTER COURSE SUMMARIES
CHIEF OF PARTY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Chief of party apprenticeship requires the prerequisite completion of our chainman program, or its equivalent. All classes are scheduled on a quarterly basis. Each quarter is an independent, nine-week session, and apprentices receive a final grade for each quarter. Classes may be held two nights a week with some scheduled Saturdays, or held on Saturdays only. College credit toward an Associate’s Degree is available for each successfully completed quarter.
Note: Must Have Completed Chainman Program and be a Journeyman Chainman to take Chief of Party Classes

SC SURVEY JAC WAGES & BENEFITS
DOWNLOADABLE PDFS
Chief of Party Program Request Form
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