Surveying Courses

Quantity surveying courses teach the skills and knowledge needed to work as a quantity surveyor, managing costs for construction projects. Courses cover construction technology, measurement, estimating, contract law, project management, and economics. Graduates can work for construction firms, engineering companies, or government agencies.

Degrees that are best for surveyors include a bachelor's or master's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or a related field. Some universities also offer programmes specifically in land surveying.

The type of surveying that pays the most varies depending on factors such as location, industry, and experience. In general, surveying work in the oil and gas industry tends to pay the highest salaries, followed by surveying work in the mining and mineral exploration industry.

The subjects covered in surveying include mathematics, physics, geodesy, cartography, geography, land-use planning, geology, engineering, and computer science. Courses in surveying programmes may include land surveying techniques, geodetic surveying, GPS technology, GIS, remote sensing, and legal principles related to land ownership and boundaries.

The duration of surveying courses can vary depending on the level and type of course. Some courses may take a few months to complete, while others may take several years. A full-time undergraduate degree in surveying typically takes three to four years to complete.