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6, 240

Full-time for two years or part-time options available

Starts February

36 full-time places

Applications will be considered in the date order they are received 

ND0453

Mt Albert campus

NZ$ 4598

International fees
Programme summary
Career opportunities
Courses and timetables
Admission requirements

Programme summary

Want a career in land surveying? Become knowledgeable about a wide range of surveying topics, including cadastral surveying, engineering surveying, geodetic surveying, geology, land administration and Computer Aided Design. Our close links with the construction and engineering industries ensure that what you learn is relevant to your future career.

From the earliest times, land surveying has been used to define the property rights that formed the basis of social and economic development. Professional surveyors have to be skilled in both measurement and resource management. They serve the public by collecting and analysing information about land, water and other natural resources, and help manage our environment by mapping the earth and the sea floor, establishing property boundaries, preparing navigational charts and providing accurate data for engineering works.

The National Diploma in Surveying is a nationally recognised qualification that equips you with the skills and knowledge to work as a land surveyor, and upon completion of the programme you can apply for associate membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors.

You’ll gain an understanding of a wide range of surveying topics, including cadastral surveying, engineering surveying, geodetic surveying, geology, land administration and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Become familiar with the latest surveying equipment and take part in theory courses, as well as practical assignments. Because surveyors have to be up-to-date with the latest technology, you’ll further your computer skills and learn to use surveying software. You’ll also become knowledgeable about contract administration, resource consents and professional communication.

Real-world learning
Throughout the programme you get plenty of hands-on experience during practical assignments.

To ensure that what you learn is relevant to your future career, our advisory boards include many experts who keep us up-to-date with industry trends and relevant legislation, as well as local, global and environmental issues.

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Career opportunities

  • CAD technologist
  • Cadastral survey technician
  • Digital terrain modeller
  • Engineering surveyor
  • Geodetic control surveyor
  • Survey technician
  • Survey project manager
  • Tunnelling and mining surveyor

 

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Courses and timetables

To view the list of courses and timetables for this programme for 2010, please click here.

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general, discretionary or special admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

General admission

Applicants must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age when the programme begins (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form, which you can obtain from your local Ministry of Education office); and
  • Have at least 36 NCEA credits at level 2, including a minimum of 12 credits from a combination of algebra, geometry or trigonometry, or equivalent; or
  • Have a minimum of 12 NCEA credits at level 2 in mathematics and a science subject; or
  • Have a grade of 5 or better in New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate in Mathematics and at least one Science subject, or equivalent; or
  • Undertake supplementary study in consultation with the Programme Committee.

Discretionary admission (for applicants aged under 20)

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are less than 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for discretionary admission if they can demonstrate aptitude for study at the required level.

Special admission (for applicants aged 20 and over)

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are at least 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for special admission if they can provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.

English language

Applicants must:

  • Have a minimum of eight NCEA credits in English at level 2 of which four must be in Reading and four in Writing, or equivalent; or
  • Have successfully completed studies at level 5 or higher in an English medium; or
  • Have a grade of 5 or better in New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate English, or equivalent; or
  • Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 6.0 (with no band score lower than 5.0), or a TOEFL score of no less than 550, or equivalent; or
  • Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Certificate in English (Academic), or equivalent.

Applicants may be interviewed.

 



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