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Overview

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 and limited titles.  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.

About this paper

Paper title Cadastral Surveying 3
Subject Surveying
EFTS 0.1334
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,355.21
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
SURV 307 or SURV 317
Restriction
SURV 427, SURV 557
Schedule C
Science
Eligibility
This paper is a final-year elective for BSurv students. 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 but concentrates on a major cadastral survey project with the field undertaken in a student pair, but with an individual preparation of a dataset to Land Information NZ via Landonline. This project will have some degree of survey complexity 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 related cadastral material from SURV 206, 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 206 and SURV 307. These papers are related, and the preceding papers are building blocks for those that follow. Successful mastering of the related cadastral learning objectives in prior papers is needed for this paper.

Teaching Arrangements

Terms Requirements: All assignment must be completed to a satisfactory standard (at least 50% each) for you to gain terms for this paper.

Textbooks

Required textbook:
Assignment 1 Manual (provided by the School)

Online resources:
E-survey training resources
Cadastral Surveying

Recommended 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 understanding of advanced definition, especially legal case studies of claims for adverse possession, limited title and water boundary surveys.
Assessment details

100% internally assessed.

A minimum mark of 40% for the final test is required to pass this paper.

  • Assignment 1  (50%)
  • Definition Test1  (4%)
  • Definition Test2  (6%)
  • Water Bdy CSD  (6%)
  • Occupation exercise  (4%)
  • Multi-choice Test ( 30%)

Overview

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 and limited titles. Viewpoints will be provided from agencies involved in the cadastral arena with lectures by a prominent private practitioner. 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 working as a pair, and a full CSD prepared individually in Landonline.

About this paper

Paper title Cadastral Surveying 3
Subject Surveying
EFTS 0.1334
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
SURV 307 or SURV 317
Restriction
SURV 427, SURV 557
Schedule C
Science
Eligibility
This paper is a final-year elective for BSurv students. 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 but concentrates on a major cadastral survey project with the field undertaken in a student pair, but with an individual preparation of a dataset to Land Information NZ via Landonline. This project will have some degree of survey complexity and involves the students organising their own fieldwork.

The paper gives the students a chance to demonstrate the extent to which they have absorbed the related cadastral material from SURV 206 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 206 and SURV 307. These papers are related, and the preceding papers are building blocks for those that follow. Successful mastering of the related cadastral learning objectives in prior papers is needed for this paper.

Teaching Arrangements

Terms Requirements: All assignment must be completed to a satisfactory standard (at least 50% each) for you to gain terms for this paper.

Textbooks

Required Textbook:

  • Assignment 1 Manual. (Provided by the School)

Online resources:

Recommended 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 understanding of advanced definition, especially legal case studies of claims for adverse possession,limited title and water boundary surveys.
Assessment details

This paper is 100% internally assessed:

  • Assignment 1 (50%)
  • Definition Test1 (4%)
  • Definition Test2 (6%)
  • Water Bdy CSD (6%)
  • Occupation exercise (4%)
  • Multi-choice Test (30%)

A minimum mark of 40% for the final test is required to pass this paper.

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