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.
Entry Requirements
You will need the following:
1. 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four different subjects including:
12 credits in Mathematics (preferably in algebra, geometry and trigonometry) or equivalent
8 credits in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
High levels of oral, written and interpersonal communications and mathematical skills are required to complete this programme.
2. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:
Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:
Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission
For more information, download the programme regulations:
Extend your studies and knowledge of surveying This course will further develop your skills by teaching you how to operate sophisticated surveying equipment and software for conducting more complex engineering surveys, including road design and set out surveys and more complex surveying tasks.
Looking forward to a career in surveying?. Learn how to collect and analyse spatial data for complex engineering structures, roads, railways and surface and underground mining operations.
When you complete this course you will have the skills and knowledge for the role of Surveying Technicians to perform duties in the field, involving the performance of precise measurements and setting out of structures, using specialised surveying equipment and drafting site plans..
Entry Requirements
Please note some campuses may require you to attend a pre enrolment interview.
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
Hold CPP40216 Certificate IV in Surveying or
CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying)
Students wishing to undertake a Traineeship, or an Apprenticeship must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. To find out more regarding Traineeships and apprenticeships click here.
Looking to build on your surveying skills?. Equip yourself with the practical skills to support a surveying team by enrolling into the Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services.
Surveying and spatial information skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence. .
Entry Requirements
There are no entrance requirements however pre enrolment interview is required with a lecturer prior to enrolment.
Students wishing to undertake a Traineeship, or an Apprenticeship must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. To find out more regarding Traineeships and apprenticeships click here.
Set your sights on a career in surveying This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work with spatial data and read, interpret and apply maps. You will learn about safety, performing computations and the skills necessary to operate in the field.
