Information for CandidatesBOSSI has received an increased number of enquiries from candidates regarding practical experience and document certification.It is the candidates responsibility to remain financial and submit their notice of practical experience. The BOSSI secretariat should not have to follow up with candidates for required or updated information to determine candidate eligibility to undertake exams. We’ve collated a list of relevant links, candidates should review the information provided and be aware of the application and candidate requirements. New Young Surveyor Advisor - Rick WilliamsThe Board would like to welcome Rick Williams as our new BOSSI Young Surveyor Advisor. Rick has been in the surveying industry for almost 10 years. After graduating from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Surveying & Civil Engineering in 2018, Rick became a registered land surveyor in 2020. Rick has demonstrated considerable leadership and practical experience. He was awarded the 2021 ISNSW Young Surveyor of the Year and was the recipient of the Hunter Manning Group Professional Surveyor of the Year 2022. Rick is looking forward to contributing further to the surveying profession and supporting young surveyors going through the registration process. Candidate Workshop Kurri Kurri 19 & 20 May 2023BOSSI will be hosting the Annual Candidate Workshop at the Kurri Kurri TAFE Campus on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 May. This year’s event includes presentations covering the examination requirements and competencies, with separate streams for land and mining candidates. This event is a great opportunity for candidates to hear from a range of industry professionals, including those who have recently been through the registration process, and to network with other candidates. Presenters and invited guests will lead sessions with candidates and their mentors on Friday afternoon and on Saturday morning candidates will have the opportunity to review and discuss past projects. BOSSI highly recommends that all candidates and mentors attend the event prior to undertaking their fist BOSSI examination. Further information and details on event registration will be made available soon. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Determination UpdateFollowing feedback and consultation with the ratified organisations (ACS, AIMS, ISNSW, SSSI & UoN), the BOSSI CPD Determination has been updated to include details on the submission of evidence to ratified organisations. The updated text is included below for reference but please ensure you are accessing the current CPD Determination (link provided).Registered surveyors must submit the evidence required for CPD assessment to ratified organisations by 1 July each year. This is to provide ratified organisations with sufficient time to complete the actions required to supply CPD Summary Reports to support the registration renewal process. |