It’s not easy to become a surveyor. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and perseverance. But if you’re up for it, there is no doubt that you will succeed.
Step 1:
You must have a bachelor’s degree in surveying or a related field from an accredited institution. You must also have passed the Fundamentals of Surveying exam as well as one other exam related to your area of specialty (e.g., land development, engineering).
Step 2:
To practice as a surveyor, you must be licensed by your state board(s) of registration. In some cases, you may also need to pass additional exams or complete an internship before receiving your license.
Step 3:
You should consider pursuing certification through The American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM). Certification shows potential employers that you have met certain standards of professionalism and reliability while working under the supervision of another licensed professional surveyor.
How To Become A Surveyer
To practise cadastral surveying in Victoria, you must be registered as a Licensed Surveyor under the Surveying Act 2004. To become registered, you must:
- successfully complete a university degree in surveying or geomatics or an equivalent qualification as approved by the Board
- obtain practical training in cadastral surveying following graduation under the supervision of a Licensed Surveyor, and
- pass examinations in cadastral surveying set by the Board.
In accordance with s.62(a) of the Surveying Act 2004, the Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria has approved the following courses of study, which provide qualifications for registration as a Licensed Surveyor:
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- 2-year Master of Engineering (Spatial) degree with the Bachelor of Environments (Spatial Systems), the Bachelor of Design (Spatial Systems), or the Bachelor of Science (Spatial Systems) as a pre-requisite
- 3-year Master of Engineering (Spatial) degree.
The Master of Engineering (Spatial) degree must include the following elective subjects:
- GEOM90041 Cadastral Surveying;
- GEOM90045 Residential Land Development; and
- ABPL90041 Property Law.
Accreditation of these programs is valid until 31 December 2022.
RMIT UNIVERSITY
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Surveying) (Honours)
Accreditation of this program is valid until 31 December 2022.
