Surveying Practice unit (KGG505)

Hobart

Introduction

In this unit, you will learn about the statutory and common law affecting cadastral surveys and cadastral survey practice. The topics covered in this unit include a review of relevant statutory authorities, legislation, directions and standards; land survey field methodologies; land boundary definition and reporting. During the semester you will also take part in several field-based projects, where you will apply your theoretical knowledge to cadastral practice in rural and urban land boundary redefinition projects.

Summary

Unit name	Surveying Practice
Unit code	KGG505
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Discipline	Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Rachael Hurd
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	23/2/2025	24/3/2025	13/4/2025	31/5/2025

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain the role and responsibilities of a land surveyor in cadastral boundary definition.
• Evaluate relevant survey standards, directions and legislation in regard to the definition of land boundaries.
• Collect and compile relevant information to define land boundaries.
• Prepare cadastral survey plans and reports with respect to relevant standards and directions.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
031101	$1,164.00	$1,164.00	not applicable	$3,239.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1 x 3-hour workshop per week, plus independent study. Full day field trips (dates TBC)
Assessment	Cadastral Survey Computations Test (20%)|Written exam (30%)|Portfolio of Cadastral survey examples (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Any Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator
Recommended	Any Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator

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