Education

The following education institutions provide certificate, undergraduate and postgraduate surveying related courses. The ISV regularly reviews and in some instances accredits these courses to insure they meet the needs of the industry and the membership requirements of the institute.

Faculty of Engineering, Department of Geomatics, University of Melbourne. The Department of Geomatics has evolved from the Department of Surveying, which was established in 1949 although surveying has been taught in the University since 1861. The new name encompasses the broad scope of modern measurement science, land information science and spatial data management. Today the Department is a thriving centre and educates students from a wide range of backgrounds in all of the Geomatic disciplines to prepare them for a satisfying Geomatic career.

School of Mathematical and Geospatial Science, RMIT University. Geospatial Science at RMIT is the largest academic group of its kind in Australia. We specialise in the training and education of geospatial scientists who work in a diverse range of professional areas across industry and government. Core degrees are offered in Geomatics, Surveying and Multimedia Cartography, and specialised postgraduate programs are available including honours and doctorates in geospatial science areas such as sustainable resource management, property/land development, and satellite image analysis.

RMIT University TAFE: Spatial Information Services (Surveying, Mapping and GIS) - Advanced Diploma incorporating Diploma and Certificate III The program provides the educational and practical training for a career in the surveying, mapping and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) industries. The emphasis is on practical experience using industry-standard equipment.

University of New South Wales School of Surveying & Spatial Information Systems

University of Newcastle School of Engineering

University of Tasmania Centre for Spatial Information Science (CenSIS) is a discipline group within the School of Geography and Environmental Studies, with undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the spatial information sciences.

University of Southern Queensland Faculty of Engineering and Surveying

University of South Australia School of Natural and Built Environments, Bachelor of Geoinformatics and Surveying.

Lt. Col. James G Gillespie, MBE, LS, Hon. FIS Aust., FRICS established the Prize in 1983 to encourage aspiring, young professionals to cultivate their careers. Each year the award recognises a member of the profession who shows a combination of academic merit, technical ability, professional achievement and community spirit.

The award is open to graduates in Science of Surveying at RMIT University. To be eligible, candidates must have:

1. between 2 and 10 years (approx.) professional experience since graduation; and
2. completed further education or training (i.e. awarded a post-graduate degree or obtained Registration as a Licensed Surveyor or similar); and
3. displayed qualities that reflect credit on the broader surveying profession and on themselves.

The intention of the Prize is to recognise outstanding achievements of RMIT graduates in the broader discipline of surveying and to honour qualities that reflect credit on the profession. Any RMIT surveying graduate who draws on expertise inherent in the discipline in their work and who demonstrates service to the community and exceptional professional achievement may be a contender for the Gillespie Prize.

Call for Nominations for the 2007 prize are now open.