Obtaining Registration

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;

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 Applied Science (Geomatics)*

   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

    

   * Bachelor of Applied Science (Geomatics) - The candidate must complete all of the following courses during their degree or after subsequent studies at RMIT University:

   Cadastral Surveying 1

   Cadastral Surveying 2

   Land Development

   Engineering Surveying 1

   Surveying 4

    

   The Head of Discipline or the Program Leader of Geospatial Science RMIT University must endorse the completion of the prescribed studies before the candidate can commence a Professional Training Agreement.

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 63Kb)