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Cadastral Surveyors LMS
Competency Assessment Process
The process consists of 4 steps.
Academic Qualification
Foundation for Competence: Tertiary qualification in surveying
Work Experience
Demonstrates Competence: Summary of work experience
Professional Challenge
Tests Competence: Time-bound challenge accessible to applicants
Professional Interview
Confirms Competence: In person interview run by Assessment Panel
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Assessment Stages
Portfolio of Experience
Assessment Fee $805 inc GST 2026
Professional Challenge
Assessment Fee $1150 inc GST 2026
Professional Interview
Assessment Fee $460 inc GST 2026
Standards for Licensing
Standards set by the Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board of New Zealand, acting under authority granted by Section 11(1)(d) of the Cadastral Survey Act 2002, define the level of competence required by cadastral surveyors to obtain or renew a licence to conduct cadastral surveys.