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What is Surveying?

What is Surveying?. Surveying is the measurement and mapping of our surrounding environment using specialised technology and equipment. Specialisations. Land (Cadastral) Engineering Mining Hydrographic Geodesy GIS. Land (Cadastral) Surveying. Specialisations. Land (Cadastral)

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What is Surveying?

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  1. What is Surveying? Surveying is the measurement and mapping of our surrounding environment using specialised technology and equipment.

  2. Specialisations • Land (Cadastral) • Engineering • Mining • Hydrographic • Geodesy • GIS

  3. Land (Cadastral) Surveying Specialisations • Land (Cadastral) • Engineering • Mining • Hydrographic • Geodesy • GIS

  4. Survey analysis

  5. Survey example

  6. Specialisations • Land (Cadastral) • Engineering • Mining • Hydrographic • Geodesy • GIS Engineering Surveying

  7. Mining Surveying

  8. Specialisations • Land (Cadastral) • Engineering • Mining • Hydrographic • Geodesy • GIS Geodesy Source: The Australian National University

  9. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Source: Geocentric Datum of Australia

  10. 3D Laser Scanning

  11. Is Surveying important? • The work of Surveyors is all around you - it is required by law and underpins property ownership. • From the foundations of our cities, to the buildings and the roads that shape them. • Surveying sets the framework for all architecture, engineering and navigation. • Used to create maps for GPS & Google Maps – used on iPhone and iPad. • Is integral to sustainable development.

  12. We need more surveyors • Demand for graduate surveyors at an all time high • 95% graduates get a job within 4 months • Average of $60,000 graduate starting salary

  13. Pathways to Surveying

  14. How do I get into Surveying? Tertiary Study – TAFE • TAFE NSW Newcastle Campus: Certificate III, Diploma • TAFE NSW Wollongong Campus: Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma • TAFE NSW Ultimo Campus: Certificate IV, Diploma • TAFE NSW National Environment Centre: Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma • Canberra Institute of Technology: Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma Tertiary Study – University • University of New South Wales - Bachelor of Engineering (Surveying) Honours - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) / Bachelor of Surveying Honours • University of Newcastle - Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Engineering (Surveying) Honours

  15. How do I get into Surveying? Pre-requisites Undergraduate Study • University of New South Wales: Maths Ext 1 & Physics preferred. Bridging courses available. TAFE articulation encouraged for diploma qualified students. Up to 25% exemption for prior learning. • University of Newcastle: Recommended studies: Math Extension 1 or higher. Assumed knowledge: Maths (B and 5 or above) or equivalent Study of one science related subject would be an advantage. TAFE surveying diploma students receive 25% exemption for prior learning.

  16. Try Surveying on for size Work Experience Placements • Surveying firms across New South Wales • Variety of Surveying activities – inside and out • Register your interest in a placement at our website

  17. www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au

  18. Questions?

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