Qualifications and leading Universities
You need to study subjects such as high level maths and physics. Whilst not compulsory, geography and computer science are also useful. At university a 4 year full time undergraduate degree resulting in a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Applied Science qualification is a pre-requisite for a career in surveying. The universities considered the toughest to gain entry are Charles Darwin University in the Northern Territory, University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales and Queensland University of Technology. You will need an entry score above 85. With a lower score there are still many pathways available for students to study surveying at university.
Membership of the Institution of Surveyors, Australia and the Institution of Engineering and Mining Surveyors, Australia is expected. Graduates who wish to become registered or licensed by the Surveyors Board of Victoria are required to complete at least 360 days of supervised experience in surveying and an approved structured training program.
Only licensed surveyors may define property boundaries in Victoria. All states and territories of Australia and New Zealand recognise the other’s registration.
The entry criteria for tertiary institiutions differs from year to year. The above comments are a guide only. To gain specific entry criteria either contact the relevant university or use Hobson's The Good University Guide.
Relevant Universities Colleges & TAFE
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Craig Roberts
Senior Lecturer, School of Surveying and Spatial Information Systems, University of NSW.
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