Obtaining Registration

To practice 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;

1. 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:

   Bachelor of Applied Science (Surveying) - RMIT University

   Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering - University of Melbourne

   Bachelor of Environments + Master of Engineering (Geomatics) - University of Melbourne

   Bachelor of Science + Master of Engineering (Geomatics) - University of Melbourne

2. 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.

For further information, refer to Guidelines for Registration (PDF 34Kb)