The programme is designed to be completed over three years and the following courses make up the qualification. Some students may currently have unit standards that can be credited and may therefore may be able to complete the qualification over a shorter period.
Course 1 - Computer Skills (9 credits) Gain computer spreadsheet and database skills.
Course 2 - Research & Report Writing (15 credits) Develop research skills and learn how to present ideas in letters and analytical reports.
Course 3 - Safety (16 credits) Learn about safety in the workplace, as well as road safety. You will be able to work as a Traffic Controller for Level 1 roads.
Course 4 - Understanding Height Differences in Levels (11 credits) Gain knowledge of heights and levelling with regard to datums.
Course 5 - New Zealand Survey Law (12 credits) Gain an overview of the New Zealand surveying system and legislation governing surveying in New Zealand.
Course 6 - Survey Instruments (8 credits) You’ll gain practical knowledge of survey instruments and how to use them.
Course 7 – Survey Measurement Practices (14 credits) You’ll record linear and angular field measurements using standard surveying instruments.
Course 8 – Survey Instruments and Measurement (10 credits) Learn about global positioning systems for survey practice.
Course 9 – Survey Computations (14 credits) You’ll use contemporary software to carry out survey computations, as well as gain an understanding of how to calculate areas, contours and volumes.
Course 10 – Maths in Surveying (19 credits) You will explore the use of mathematics in surveying.
Course 11 - Draughting & Topographical Plans (16 credits) Learn to produce a topographical survey plan and use a computer-aided draughting programme to produce scale drawings.
Course 12 - Engineering Design & Plans (21 credits) Learn about the design of infrastructure and services for subdivisions, including the preparation of working drawings.
Course 13 - Land Administration (12 credits) This course focuses on land administration around land development and surveying.
Course 14 - Land Development Planning (20 credits) You’ll develop skills to assess a site for subdivision and prepare resource consent application documents for subdivision.
Course 15 - Cadastral Surveying (22 credits) You’ll gain the skills in the production of cadastral survey data.
Course 16 - Survey Measurement Techniques (18 credits) Learn techniques to confirm the reliability of survey marks and methods around construction control and setout.
Course 17 - New Zealand Land Law (12 credits) Develop an overview of the legislation governing land development in New Zealand.
Course 18 - Geodesy & Reference Systems (13 credits) You’ll gain practical knowledge about map projections, geodetic reference systems and geodetic datums.
Optional Strand: Maori Land Tenure (13 credits) You may choose to add this option to your qualification. During the course you will review the differences in Maori and Pakeha views of the natural world to then build on knowledge about the Maori land judicial system and legislation surrounding Maori land.
