An in-depth cadastral project requiring field-work and a full dataset for LINZ lodgement. Advanced case studies of cadastral surveys, limited title surveys, water boundary surveys, surveyor’s responsibilities, digital cadastres, licensing issues.
Students will examine advanced case studies in definition, especially legal case studies of claims for adverse possession. Viewpoints will be provided from agencies involved in the cadastral arena by means of lectures by a prominent private practitioners etc. To this end topical NZ cadastral issues will be examined, and an understanding given of NZ surveying licensing and auditing processes. A major field survey will be undertaken by the students operating as a pair, and a full CSD prepared individually in Landonline. Research will be undertaken by students in a nominated area of cadastral studies.
| Paper title | Advanced Cadastral Surveying |
|---|---|
| Paper code | SURV557 |
| Subject | Surveying |
| EFTS | 0.1482 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,303.57 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- SURV 307 or SURV 317
- Restriction
- SURV 427 and SURV 457
- Eligibility
- This paper is a final-year elective for the BSurv(Honours) programme. The paper is a requirement of the Cadastral Licensing Board of NZ for graduates who wish to apply for NZ licensing.
- Contact
- richard.hemi@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Co-ordinator and Lecturer: Richard Hemi
- Paper Structure
This paper logically follows on from SURV 307 Cadastral Surveying 2 but concentrates on a major cadastral survey project under the direction of a licensed cadastral surveyor and the presentation of a dataset to Land Information NZ via Landonline. This project will have some degree of difficulty and involves the students organising their own fieldwork. The paper provides a chance for the students to demonstrate the extent to which they have absorbed the material from SURV 207 and SURV 307 in a practical application and apply theoretical knowledge to a complicated practical situation. This paper is the final cadastral surveying paper after SURV 207 and SURV 307. All three papers are related, and the preceding papers are building blocks for those that follow. Successful mastering of the learning objectives in prior papers is needed for this paper.
- Teaching Arrangements
Terms Requirements: All assignments must be completed to a satisfactory standard (at least 50% each) for you to gain terms for this paper.
A minimum mark of 40% for the final test is required to pass this paper.
Assessment:
- Assignment 1 44%
- Definition Test1 3%
- Definition Test2 5%
- Water Bdy CSD 5%
- Occupation exercise 3%
- Multi-choice Test 30%
- Research Essay 10%
100% internally assessed.
- Textbooks
Required textbook:
Assignment 1 Manual (provided by the School)Online resources:
E-survey training resources
Cadastral SurveyingRecommended readings:
Land Title Surveys (available from S+SNZ website)- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking,
Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of New Zealand cadastral procedures and practices and evaluate data integrity
- Learn to conduct themselves in a professional manner while dealing with clients and the public
- Understand the quality and audit issues within the New Zealand cadastral system and develop the ability to question and analyse the current system and consider and suggest improvements
- Gain a greater level of understanding of a nominated area of cadastral studies through their own research project
- Carry out a research project and learn to undertake study of relevant case law and papers
