Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Toi Ohomai Institute of TechnologyNew Zealand Diploma in Surveying (Level 6)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2026
Campus
Windermere Campus
Summary
Land surveyors provide accurate spatial data to engineering, building and surveying projects by measuring and mapping the size and shape of the land. Career options can include but not limited to a surveyor, tunnelling and mining surveyor, CAD operator, survey project manager or an engineering surveyor. This surveying qualification is open to those already working in the surveying profession looking to upskill or quantify their existing skills. Our flexible delivery style allows you to work and study at the same time and caters for remote learners too.
Alexandra Millin, Student “It’s great working alongside the qualification. You come into the course with some knowledge about how things work, and you can apply practical understanding to the theory." Read more
Entry criteria
NCEA Level 2 with the following requirements:
Atleast 48 NCEA Level 2 credits in their best four subjects, including a minimum of 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably in algebra, geometry and trigonometry) 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) or equivalent
If you wish to undertake the Flexi-Learn pathway you must be currently employed in the land surveying industry at the time of enrolment. Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who do not meet the academic entry requirements of this course, but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success, may be eligible for special admission.
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