The tables provided below give some basic information on where to study to become a surveyor in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Please visit the website of the institution you are interested in to gather more information about each course including course outlines, specific entry requirements, costs and study options. If you are a representative for an educational institution and have determined that we are missing details regarding courses you offer, please contact us to have them added.
Queensland:
| Tafe / University | Course Name | Prerequisites / Recommendations | Course Length | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane North Institute of TAFE | Certificate IV in Surveying | Yr 10 | (6 months full time) | Website Phone: 13 12 48 |
| Tropical North Institute of TAFE | Diploma of Spatial Information Services | Yr 12 | (12 months (online)) | Website Phone: 1300 656 959 |
| University of Southern Qld (USQ - Toowoomba or Distance Ed) | Associate Degree of Spatial Science | English, Maths A, Maths B, OP16 (2010) | (2 years full time, 4 years part time) | Website Qtac Phone: 1800 640 678 |
| University of Southern Qld (USQ - Toowoomba or Distance Ed) | Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology | English, Maths A, Maths B, OP15 (2010) | (3 years full time, 6 years part time) | Website Qtac Phone: 1800 640 678 |
| University of Southern Qld (USQ - Toowoomba or Distance Ed) | Bachelor of Spatial Science | English, Maths A, Maths B, OP11 (2010) | (4 years full time, 8 years part time) | Website Qtac Phone: 1800 640 678 |
| Queensland University of Technology (QUT) | Bachelor of Urban Development (Spatial Science) | English, Maths B, OP12 (2010) | (4 years full time) | Website Qtac Phone: 07 3138 1433 |
New South Wales:
| Tafe / University | Course Name | Prerequisites / Recommendations | Course Length | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW (Newcastle) | Certificate III in Spatial Information Services | N/A | (6 months full time) | Website Phone: 131 601 |
| TAFE NSW (Newcastle) | Diploma of Surveying | Certificate III in Spatial Information Services | (2 years full time or 18 months with completion of Cert III) | Website Phone: 131 601 |
| TAFE NSW (Ultimo College) | Certificate III in Spatial Information Services | N/A | (6 months full time) | Website Phone: 1300 360 601 |
| TAFE NSW (Ultimo College) | Diploma of Surveying | Certificate III in Spatial Information Services | (2 years full time or 18 months with completion of Cert III) | Website Phone: 1300 360 601 |
| TAFE NSW (Wollongong) | Certificate III in Spatial Information Services | N/A | (6 months full time or 12 months part time (online)) | Website Phone: 02 4229 0114 |
| TAFE NSW (Wollongong) | Diploma of Surveying | Certificate III in Spatial Information Services | (2 years full time or 18 months with completion of Cert III) | Website Phone: 02 4229 0114 |
| University of Newcastle | Bachelor of Surveying | Maths B, Maths Ext1, ATAR 72 (2009) | (4 years full time) | Website Phone: 02 4921 5000 |
| University of Newcastle | Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/Bachelor of Surveying | Maths B, Maths Ext1, ATAR 80.2 (2009) | (5 years full time) | Website Phone: 02 4921 5000 |
| University of New South Wales | Bachelor of Engineering (Surveying) | Maths Ext1, Physics, ATAR 91 (2009) | (4 years full time) | Website Phone: 02 9385 4182 |
| University of New South Wales | Bachelor of Engineering (Geo Information Systems) | Maths Ext1, Physics, ATAR 91 (2009) | (4 years full time) | Website Phone: 02 9385 4182 |
Victoria:
| Tafe / University | Course Name | Prerequisites / Recommendations | Course Length | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE | Certificate III in Spatial Information Services | Yr 12 and employment within industry | (1.5 years full time while employed) | Website Phone: 1300 468 233 |
| Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE | Certificate IV in Surveying | Certificate III in Spatial Information Services and employment within industry | (2 years full time while employed) | Website Phone: 1300 468 233 |
| RMIT University | Certificate III of Spatial Information Services | Yr 12 Maths, English | (1 year part time) | Website Phone: 03 9925 4468 |
| RMIT University | Diploma of Spatial Information Services | Yr 12 Maths, English, 50 ATAR | (1 year full time) | Website Phone: 03 9925 4468 |
| RMIT University | Advanced Diploma of Spatial Information Services | Diploma of Spatial Information Services | (1 year part time) | Website Phone: 03 9925 4468 |
| RMIT University | Bachelor of Applied Science (Geomatics) | Yr 12 Maths, English, 65.9 ATAR | (4 years part time, 8 years part time) | Website Phone: 03 9925 2000 |
| RMIT University | Bachelor of Applied Science (Surveying) | Yr 12 Maths, English, 67.3 ATAR (conditions apply) | (4 years part time, 8 years part time) | Website Phone: 03 9925 2000 |
| University of Melbourne | Bachelor of Environments leading to Master of Engineering (Geomatics) | Yr 12 Maths, English, 85 ATAR (conditions apply) | (3 years full time (Bachelor), additional 2 years full time (Masters)) | Website Phone: 03 8344 6703 |
| University of Melbourne | Bachelor of Science leading to Master of Engineering (Geomatics) | Yr 12 Maths, English, 85 ATAR (conditions apply) | (3 years full time (Bachelor), additional 2 years full time (Masters)) | Website Phone: 03 8344 6703 |
| University of Melbourne | Master of Engineering (Geomatics) | Bachelor Degree with Major in Geomatics (conditions apply) | (2-3 years full time) | Website Phone: 03 8344 6703 |
South Australia:
| Tafe / University | Course Name | Prerequisites / Recommendations | Course Length | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE SA | Certificate III in Surveying | Completion of SACE Stage 2 or any Certificate III | (6 months full time) | Website Phone: 08 8177 3559 |
| TAFE SA | Certificate III in Spatial Information Services | Completion of SACE Stage 2 or any Certificate III | (6 months full time) | Website Phone: 08 8177 3559 |
| TAFE SA | Certificate IV in Spatial Information Services | Completion of SACE Stage 2 or any Certificate III | (6 months full time) | Website Phone: 08 8177 3559 |
| TAFE SA | Diploma of Surveying | Completion of SACE Stage 2 or any Certificate III | (2 years full time) | Website Phone: 08 8177 3559 |
| TAFE SA | Diploma of Spatial Information Services | Completion of SACE Stage 2 or any Certificate III | (2.5 years full time) | Website Phone: 08 8177 3559 |
| TAFE SA | Advanced Diploma of Spatial Information Services | Completion of SACE Stage 2 or any Certificate III | (2.5 years full time) | Website Phone: 08 8177 3559 |
| University of South Australia | Bachelor of Sustainable Environments (Geospatial Information Systems) | Completion of SACE Stage 2 and 65.5 TER | (3 years full time) | Website Phone: 1300 UNINOW |
| University of South Australia | Master of Surveying | Completed Bachelors degree in a related discipline (conditions apply) | (1.5 years full time) | Website Phone: 1300 UNINOW |
| Flinders University | Bachelor of Applied Geographical Information Systems | 71.65 TER | (3 years full time) | Website Phone: 1300 657 671 |
Western Australia:
| Tafe / University | Course Name | Prerequisites / Recommendations | Course Length | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training WA (Tafe) | Certificate III in Spatial Information Services | Math and English Skills | (6 months full time) | Website Phone: 08 9229 5400 |
| Training WA (Tafe) | Certificate IV in Surveying | Certificate III in Spatial Information Services | (12 months full time) | Website Phone: 08 9229 5400 |
| Training WA (Tafe) | Certificate IV in Surveying (Mining and Engineering) | Math and English Skills | (12 months full time) | Website Phone: 08 9229 5400 |
| Training WA (Tafe) | Diploma of Surveying (Mining and Engineering) | Math and English Skills | (2 years full time) | Website Phone: 08 9229 5400 |
| Training WA (Tafe) | Diploma of Surveying | Subject to Selection Criteria (See website for more details) | (2 years full time) | Website Phone: 08 9229 5400 |
| Curtin University (WA School of Mines) | Bachelor of Science (Mine and Engineering Surveying) - BSc | TER(ATAR): 70 or Stat Entry: Written English and Quantitative | (3 years full time) | Website Phone: 1300 CU 1000 |
| Curtin University | Bachelor of Surveying - BSurv | TER(ATAR): 70 or Stat Entry: Written English and Quantitative | (4 years full time) | Website Phone: 1300 CU 1000 |