Course details

Summary

Have you ever wondered how a GPS works, Google Maps is informed, how people navigate the earth, or who decides where and how to build skyscrapers? Join the profession that shapes the world we live in.

Programme overview

Enter into the highly employable world of surveying and geospatial science and you’ll enjoy a varied and outdoorsy career which involves interacting regularly with other businesses and sectors.

Surveyors have to be skilled in both measurement and resource management. They collect and analyse information about land, water and other natural resources, and help manage our environment by mapping the earth and the sea floor, establishing property boundaries, and providing accurate data for engineering works.

The New Zealand Diploma in Surveying will develop your knowledge and skills in a wide range of topics including:

• Geodetic surveying
• Cadastral surveying
• Engineering surveying
• Mapping
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Satellite navigation systems
• Geographic Information Systems
• Data management and land administration

Highlights

• Recognised and supported by the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (NZIS). Enables you to apply for associate membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors.
• A nationally recognised qualification that equips you with the skills to work as a land surveyor.
• A highly employable profession in New Zealand.
• Emphasis on practical assignments, including a lot of time outdoors.
• Access to the latest surveying equipment and technology.
• A focus on technology: because surveyors have to be up-to-date with the latest technology, you'll further your computer skills and learn to use surveying software.
• Well connected to industry: our advisory boards include many experts who keep us up-to-date with industry trends and relevant legislation. We’re also well connected with all the top surveying employers in Auckland who are very keen to employ our students.

Qualification and what's next

Once you've successfully completed this programme pathway you'll receive the qualification: New Zealand Diploma in Surveying.

There are many employment options for diploma graduates and pathways onto further study including the Bachelor of Geospatial Science (coming in late 2018 pending NZQA approval).

CAREER OPTIONS

• Surveyor
• Engineering surveyor
• Survey project manager
• Tunnelling and mining surveyor
• CAD operator

Entry criteria

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A minimum of 48 NCEA credits at Level 2 in four different subjects including:

• 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably in algebra, geometry and trigonometry) or the equivalent
• 8 credits in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

2. High levels of oral, written and interpersonal communications and mathematical skills are required to complete this programme

English Language requirements:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• NZCEL (Academic) (Level 4)
• IELTS score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
• TOEFL (pBT) Paper-based test score of 550 (essay 5 TWE)
• TOEFL (iBT) Internet-based test score of 60 (writing 18)
• FCE or FCE for schools, or CAE, or CPE with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. OET at Grade C in all sub-tests
• Pearson Test of English (PToE) Academic with a score of 50 with no score lower than 42