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Overseas Qualification Assessment

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Overseas Qualification Assessment (Diploma of Surveying)

Important Notice & Eligibility

  • Australian Residents Only: This assessment service is strictly available to individuals currently residing in Australia.
  • Non-Refundable Policy: Please ensure you are applying for the correct assessment. Refunds are not provided for incorrect applications or if you do not meet the residency criteria.
  • Non-Migration Purposes: This assessment determines professional equivalency only. It is not valid for Migration or Immigration visa applications.

Surveyors Australia provides a formal assessment service for individuals who have obtained surveying qualifications overseas. This process determines whether your qualification is equivalent to a Diploma of Surveying from an Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider or TAFE.

The assessment framework was reviewed and endorsed in 2016 by the Surveyor-General and the Board of Surveying and Spatial Information (BOSSI), New South Wales.

Application Requirements

To apply, please provide the following documentation in electronic format (PDF, DOCX, or JPG):

  1. Certified Documentation: Scanned copies of Tertiary Certificates or Diplomas. Documents in a foreign language must include a certified English translation.
  2. Academic Transcripts: A full list of subjects/courses undertaken. Including detailed course outlines (week-by-week topics) significantly assists the assessment.
  3. Technical Curriculum Vitae (CV): A comprehensive CV detailing your professional history, specifically noting:
    • Company names and dates of employment.
    • Specific projects (e.g., Sydney Harbour Bridge maintenance).
    • Technical responsibilities (e.g., lead field party, theodolite observations, data reduction, pylon set-outs).
  4. Assessment Fee: A non-refundable fee of $825 AUD applies. You will be prompted to add the 'Application for Overseas Qualification' to your cart after submission.

Document Certification

All scanned copies of Certificates and Academic Transcripts must be certified as "true copies" of the original. Under the Statutory Declarations Regulations 2018, authorised witnesses in Australia include:

  • Justice of the Peace (JP)
  • Legal Practitioners
  • Medical Practitioners
  • Nurses or Pharmacists
  • Police Officers
  • Australia Post Employees (5+ years)
  • Bank Managers (5+ years)
  • Veterinary Surgeons

Note: The certifier must sight the original document and the copy, then sign and stamp the copy with their full name, profession, and registration number (if applicable).

Pre-Submission Checklist

Please verify you have the following ready before starting the application:

  • ✅ Proof of Australian Residency
  • ✅ Certified Certificates & Transcripts (including course topics)
  • ✅ Certified English Translations (if applicable)
  • ✅ Detailed Technical CV
  • ✅ Files formatted as PDF, DOCX, or JPG

Application Steps

  1. Upload & Submit: Proceed to the application form below to upload your documentation and register your details.
  2. Payment: After submitting, you will be redirected to the Surveyors Australia cart. Add the 'Application for Overseas Qualification' to your cart.
  3. Checkout: Complete the payment of $825 AUD to finalise the process.
  4. Assessment: Once payment and documentation are confirmed, your application is sent to our assessors.
  5. Decision: You will receive a written determination. If you fall just short of the criteria, we will provide guidance on how to upgrade your qualification.

 

Contact and Related Services

For enquiries regarding this programme, please contact our office on 02 9129 6777.

Note for Degree Holders: This service evaluates equivalency for Diploma-level qualifications only. If you wish to have an overseas Degree assessed for equivalency to an Australian Surveying Degree, please contact the Council of Reciprocating Surveyors Boards of Australia and New Zealand (CRSBANZ).