Where To Study Surveying and Spatial Science – QLD

Institution	Course name	Guide OP and TER score	Prerequisites	Course length	Contact information	How to apply
University of Southern Queensland	Associate Degree of Spatial Science (Surveying)	OP 16 TER 64	Year 12 English and Maths A (Maths B recommended)	Two years full-time	Course info page	QTAC or direct
	Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology (Surveying)	OP 13 TER 71	Year 12 English and Maths B	Three years full-time	Course info page	QTAC or direct
	Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours)(Surveying)	OP 11 TER 76	Year 12 English and Maths B (Physics recommended)	Four years full-time	Course info page Enquiries: 07 4631 5315 study@usq.edu.au	QTAC or direct
Spatial science may also be studied as a GIS or geography major, or as subjects in undergraduate courses in science, environmental science, environmental management, urban planning, engineering, the arts, and other courses at major universities. Please check with the universities for details.

Becoming a Registered Surveyor in QLD

A surveying graduate will be required to have completed either a three or four year university degree in surveying. The three-year degree is the minimum qualification requirement for obtaining registration as a surveyor, and for obtaining an engineering or mining endorsement. To obtain a cadastral (property boundary) endorsement, a four year degree is required.

In Queensland, USQ is the only education provider that offers surveying study courses. With insightful teaching from surveyors who have done the hard yards in the workplace, these courses provide an excellent foundation for people looking to move into the industry. Check out the video below for more information.

STEPS TO SURVEYOR REGISTRATION

Surveyors are to register with the Surveyors Board of Queensland (SBQ) as a graduate after completing the course of study (a minimum three year university course). After registration as a surveying graduate and obtaining sufficient experience, the surveyor applies to the SBQ to have their competency assessed.

Please refer to the Surveyors Board of Queensland website for further information.

STEPS TO AN ENDORSEMENT

After registration as a surveyor a registrant may choose to seek a specialist endorsement.

• Cadastral – land and boundary surveying
• Mining – open cut and underground surveying
• Engineering –  infrastructure project surveying

Further information to gaining an endorsement can be found on the Surveyors Board of Queensland website.