Surveyor - 232212
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
2123-13 Surveyor
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Job description
Plans, directs and conducts survey work to determine, delineate, plan and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors and underground works, and manages related information systems. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill level
This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 2322 - Surveyors and Spatial Scientists
Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute.
See: Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute
If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.
Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements.
New South Wales
New South Wales Government Board of Surveying and Spatial Information
See: New South Wales Government Board of Surveying and Spatial Information
Victoria
Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria
See: Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria
Queensland
Surveyors Board of Queensland
See: Surveyors Board of Queensland
South Australia
Surveyors Board South Australia
See: Surveyors Board South Australia
Western Australia
The Land Surveyors Licensing Board of Western Australia
See: The Land Surveyors Licensing Board of Western Australia
Tasmania
Tasmanian Land Surveyors Accreditation Board
See: Tasmanian Land Surveyors Accreditation Board
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Planning and Land Authority
See: ACT Planning and Land Authority
Professional associations
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
Surveying and Sapatial Sciences Institute
See: Surveying and Sapatial Sciences Institute