What kind of salary can I expect for a graduate or qualified surveyor?
Since surveyors are in high demand, salaries on offer are excellent and will continue to grow as the industry seeks to employ new talent. Graduate surveyors can start on a $55-60k p.a. salary depending on where they work and the type of work they are involved in. Outback and offshore work pays considerably more.
Are there many surveying jobs on offer?
The diversity of jobs available in surveying is broad and varied. With rapid changes in technology, surveyors with a technical specialisation are in high demand. Some graduates work in the government or in the private sector as a consultant or in construction (eg. bridges, tunnels and roads) engineering, urban and town planning and a range of government and semi-government authorities. Many surveyors run their own business in cadastral and town planning surveying. It is the diversity and variety that makes surveying an enjoyable and rewarding profession.
Is there an opportunity to travel for work?
Surveying allows you to work in interesting places. Some graduates travel the world doing seismic surveys, oil exploration, hydrographical (waterways) surveys or working offshore with drilling rigs and rural town planning.
What prerequisites such as mathematics do I need to study surveying?
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| University | Maths (B and 5 or above) or Maths Extension 1 (recommended) or above, plus it is recommended you have studied one science-related subject (e.g. Physics) | SACE Stage 2 Maths Methods, and it will also be assumed you have knowledge from SACE Stage 2 Physics | Maths Methods + English | Mathematics applications and English | Year 12 English and Maths B | ||||
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| TAFE | Satisfactory completion of HSC | Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent) | Satisfactory completion of VCE | OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | N/A | ||||
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