Applicants should have a completed Bachelors degree in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent qualification. This degree will have strength in geospatial science and will reside in disciplines such as Geographical Information Systems, Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management and Geography. Applicants must have passed university coursework with the following content:
Maps and coordinate systems
Introduction to geographical information systems
Geographical information systems analysis and applications
Remote Sensing
Basic land surveying including GPS
Introduction to environmental / Earth systems
First year mathematics (preferably engineering mathematics)
To develop students who possess the theoretical background, professional ethics and practical skills necessary to undertake professional land surveying measurements and analysis.
Content & Structure
The program comprises ten courses and requires the completion of 54 units over a two year period (see Note 1)
An exit point is available at the successful completion of first year with the award of Graduate Diploma in Surveying.
1. The normal mode of enrolment is full time (8 x 4.5 unit courses) in year 1, followed by part time (2 x 9 unit courses) in year 2. In year 2 employment within the Surveying Industry will be required. Year one can be completed in part time mode.