AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SURVEYORS (EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

No. 1 of 1968

	Together with the Surveyors Ordinance which has recently been made, these Regulations will bring land surveying in the Australian Capital Territory under legislative control.  The rules that are proposed are similar to those of the various States and this will permit reciprocal recognition of qualifications.

	All aspects of service under articles come within the Surveyors Board’s jurisdiction.  The Board’s approval, which is subject to the person being of good character and having the required educational qualifications, is to be sought before the person enters into articles, which also must be in a form approved by the Board.  Procedure for the registration or transfer of articles is set out.  A pupil must serve for four years under articles, unless the Board grants him an exemption for qualifications or experience previously obtained.

	The examination subjects, which ensure a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of surveying both theoretical and practical, are detailed and the order in which the subjects may be taken is prescribed.  Administrative procedures connected with the examinations are clearly defined.

	Further machinery provisions establish the procedure to be followed by the Board in the actual registration of a surveyor.  A person who has obtained his qualifications outside the Territory will be entitled to registration here provided the local standard set by the Regulations is maintained.

	Fees that may be charged for the various processes are prescribed.

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