Abstract: This paper first analyzes the existing problems and ability structures of surveying and mapping professionals in terms of technology development, social demands, and applied-talents training. Then, the paper proposes a novel talent-training pattern called one mainline, two fusions, and three unifications.According to the training pattern, we specify the goal of talent training, and build the curriculum system according to the mainline of vocational capacity training, and establish the practical teaching system following with practical skill training. The proposed training mode is proved to be effective and efficient.

Key words: surveying and mapping engineering, training mode, vocational capacity, applied talents