Can I become a candidate before I finish my degree?

A person is entitled to be enrolled as a candidate surveyor if the person is:

1. enrolled in a course of studies leading towards a recognised qualification, or
   
2. the holder of a recognised qualification.
   

To gain a Certificate of Competency a candidate surveyor will need to:

• complete a minimum of 104 weeks practical experience, including 52 weeks of cadastral experience. A candidate surveyor must submit a Practical experience obtained form (PDF 72.6 KB) every 12 months or when changing employers.
  
• sit the five prescribed exams.