If you want to study surveying in New South Wales, you have a number of options – and several pathways. Perhaps the best place to start is below, where you will find a table outlining all the university and TAFE surveying paths in NSW.
To get a sense of how studying surveying might work for you, check out the video below from UNSW, in which Senior Lecturer Craig Roberts outlines the benefits of surveying study.
Learn about the University of
New South Wales FEAS program
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Course length |
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| University of New South Wales | Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) | 93 (alternative entry options available) |
Maths Ext 1 and Physics preferred. Bridging courses available. TAFE diploma graduates should discuss their articulation options with surveying lecturers at UNSW. | Four years full-time | Course info Tel (02) 9385 1844 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil Engineering / Bachelor of Surveying | 93 | Maths Ext 1 (three unit) and Physics. | Five years full-time | ||
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| University of Newcastle | Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) | 85 | HSC Maths (Band 5) or Maths Extension 1 or equivalent. Bridging courses available. Study of one science-related subject would be an advantage (Physics preferred), but not essential. TAFE surveying diploma students receive 25% exemption for prior learning. | Four years full-time | Course info Tel (02) 4921 6058 |
| Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) | 84.75 | HSC Maths (Band 5) or Maths Extension 1 or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred). TAFE surveying diploma students receive up to 20% exemption for prior learning. | Five years full-time | ||
| Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business | 85 | HSC Maths (Band 5) or Maths Extension 1 or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred). | Five years full-time | ||
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| TAFE NSW Newcastle Campus | Certificate III Surveying and Spatial Information Services |
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N/A | Six months full-time | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 4923 7988 |
| Certificate IV Surveying | N/A | Certificate III Surveying and Spatial Information Services | Six months full-time | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 4923 7988 |
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| Diploma of Surveying |
N/A
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Certificate IV Surveying and Spatial Information Services | Twelve months full-time | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 4923 7988 |
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| TAFE NSW Ultimo Campus |
Certificate III Surveying and Spatial Information Services |
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N/A, under 18 years need to provide Year 10 school transcript | Six months full-time, 12 months part-time. Full time and part time options for face to face classroom delivery. |
Course info Brochure Tel (02) 9217 5161 |
| Certificate IV Surveying |
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Prerequisites Certificate III Surveying or equivalent | Six months full-time, 12 months part-time. Full time and part time options for face to face classroom delivery. |
Course info Brochure Tel (02) 9217 5161 |
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| Certificate IV Spatial Information Services |
N/A
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Prerequisites Certificate III Surveying or equivalent | Six months full-time | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 9217 5161 |
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| Diploma of Surveying |
N/A
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Certificate IV Surveying or equivalent | Twelve months full-time, two years part-time. Full time and part time options for face to face classroom delivery. | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 9217 5161 |
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| Diploma of Spatial Information Services |
N/A
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Certificate IV Spatial Information Services | Twelve months full-time | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 9217 5161 |
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| TAFE NSW Wollongong Campus |
Certificate III Surveying & Spatial Information Services |
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N/A | Full time – 6 months Semester 1. Part time (12 months) & Blended delivery (12-18months) on demand of numbers | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 4229 0113 |
| Certificate IV Surveying |
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On completion of Certificate III Surveying & Spatial Information Services | Full time – 6 months Semester 2. Blended delivery (12-18months) & Part time (12 months beginning 2020) | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 4229 0113 |
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| Diploma of Surveying |
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On completion of Certificate IV Surveying | Full time – 12 months. Blended delivery (12-18months) & Part Time (12 months beginning 2021) | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 4229 0113 |
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| TAFE NSW National Environment Centre | Certificate III Surveying and Spatial Information Services |
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N/A | One year part-time (online and face-to-face delivery) |
Course info Brochure Tel (02) 6043 6700 |
| Certificate IV Surveying | N/A | Students must be working in industry, and have completed the Certificate III Surveying and Spatial Information Services or have suitable professional experience (to be assessed) | Two years part-time (online and face-to-face delivery) | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 6043 6700 |
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| Certificate IV Spatial Information Services |
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Basic Spatial Information knowledge | Two years part-time (online and face-to-face delivery, with an optional week-long spatial camp at Albury, NSW) | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 6043 6700 |
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| Diploma of Surveying |
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Students must be working in industry, and have completed the Certificate IV Surveying | Two years part-time (online and face-to-face delivery) | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 6043 6700 |
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| Diploma of Spatial Information Services |
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Strong Spatial Information knowledge | Two years part-time (online and face-to-face delivery, with an optional week-long spatial camp at Albury, NSW) | Course info Brochure Tel (02) 6043 6700 |
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Note: some of the above courses are a mix of face-to-face and online delivery. For a list of online courses please go to our Distance Education page here.
(TWO TO THREE YEARS PART-TIME)
Graduate surveyors can progress further in their career to become registered surveyors with the Board of Surveying and Spatial Information of NSW (BOSSI). Registered land surveyors in NSW are experts in land or cadastral surveying and legally qualified to perform senior functions including the sign off of land title documents.
The pathway to becoming a registered land surveyor in NSW requires a Certificate of Competency. To gain a Certificate of Competency, a candidate needs to have two years of practical surveying experience, and either produce five projects that are examined, or enter into a Professional Training Agreement with an employer.
Candidates that choose the project examination pathway are provided with mentoring workshops and other support by professional associations to assist them through the registration process. The mentors and examiners are chosen by the associations and are leaders in the profession.
Professional Training Agreements (PTAs) are another method of registration, with an agreement established between BOSSI, the candidate and their employer who becomes the supervising surveyor.
PTAs are structured so all training is structured to be completed within a maximum two year period, where the candidate is required to gain practicable experience and undertake various projects. Throughout the PTA, the candidate will be required to attend six monthly interviews with BOSSI till their final interview which will be in the form of an examination with a panel of BOSSI board members.
Registered mining surveyors in NSW require a three-year degree followed by three years’ practical experience. To obtain registration the mining surveyor will also be required to provide three projects for examination, one written legislative exam and a final interview. Registered mining surveyors in NSW are experts in mining surveying and may be appointed as a nominated surveyor for a mine to ensure all works are accurately mapped and documented. These works may include above and underground works.
