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How do I qualify as a Surveyor?

 Option 1

To qualify as a registered cadastral surveyor (property boundaries) with one of the Council of Reciprocating Surveyors Boards of Australia and New Zealand, the following pathway will help you on your journey:

To qualify as a registered mining surveyor (Qld & NSW) or a registered engineering surveyor (Qld) the following pathway will help you on your journey:
 Option 2

Don't meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Spatial Science or Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology?

If you don't meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Spatial Science or Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology, you may like to consider the following programs:

The Associate Degree of Spatial Science (Surveying) leads into the Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology (Surveying) which leads into the Bachelor of Spatial Science (Surveying).

This pathway also provides you with the option to exit your studies at year 2 or year 3 with a qualification.

What is a Surveyor?

Surveyors apply their analytical, scientific and computing skills to surveying and spatial information projects in the land development industry. A variety of high tech equipment is used, including, satellite technology, computers, laser scanners, plans and 3D digital models of existing land features or proposed designs. They are involved in all stages of development from the subdivision of land into building allotments through to construction.

Surveyors work in a variety of settings including property and land development organisations, surveying companies, construction companies, government institutions, mining companies and private consultancy, among many others.