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Group
Occupation

241234 Land Surveyor

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

241234 Land Surveyor

Locates and defines public and private land boundaries by using precise measuring equipment.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisation

  • Registered or Licensed Land Surveyor

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Uses specialised technical equipment, such as theodolites, GPS, lasers, and aerial and terrestrial scanners, to take, record and collate measurements and locations in relation to land boundaries
  • Establishes site horizontal and vertical height data
  • Determines the position of boundaries of public or private land, and prepares plans and associated documents
  • Develops and establishes reference systems for geographic and land information
  • Consults with other professionals such as Architects and engineers, to ensure land development projects are completed to plan
  • Works with government officials and other stakeholders to ensure that land development projects are completed in compliance with regulations and local laws
  • Sets-out land and building developments
  • May map out positions of boundaries where land is subdivided, bought or sold, and plan and provide critical professional advice for project developments in land and buildings
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