Studying
Where to study
Various tertiary institutions around South Africa offer courses to qualify in the various catergories in the survey field.
It is important to note that only the qualifications listed below are recognised by the South African Geomatics Council. These Universities have the required academic qualification to register in the listed registration category. Graduates with these qualifications only need to submit their diplomas/degrees and record of practical experience to apply for the law exam and registration.
Persons with other qualifications will have to submit all their academic records including curricula and lecture hours for each particular course to SAGC for consideration.
Links to the university websites, contact email addresses and courses listed, were correct when loaded onto the website. If link shows 'page cannot be found', please do a Google search for the university website, contact and course details.
LAND
SURVEYING
| UNIVERSITY | QUALIFICATION | SAGC REGISTRATION CATEGORY |
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BSc Geomatics (Surveying) | Geomatics Professional |
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BSc(Sur) | Geomatics Professional |
ENGINEERING
SURVEYING
| UNIVERSITY | QUALIFICATION | SAGC REGISTRATION CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|
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Diploma in Geomatics (ES) | Geomatics Technician |
| Bachelor of Geomatics (ES) | Geomatics Technologist | |
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Bachelor of the Built Environment (BBE) - Geomatics | Geomatics Technologist |
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Diploma in Surveying | Geomatics Technician |
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Bachelor of Geomatics | Geomatics Technologist |
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BSc Geomatics (Surveying) | Geomatics Professional |
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BSc(Sur) | Geomatics Professional |
MINE
SURVEYING
| UNIVERSITY | QUALIFICATION | SAGC REGISTRATION CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|
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National Diploma: Mine Surveying | Geomatics Technician |
| Geomatics Technologist (Mine Surveyor) | ||
| BTech: Mineral Resourse Mgmt | Geomatics Professional (MS) |
PHOTOGRAMMETRIC
SURVEYING
| UNIVERSITY | QUALIFICATION | SAGC REGISTRATION CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|
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BSc Geomatics (Surveying) | Geomatics Professional |
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BSc (Sur) | Geomatics Professional |
GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SCIENCE
| UNIVERSITY | QUALIFICATION | SAGC REGISTRATION CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|
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Diploma in Geomatics (GISc) | Geomatics Technician |
| Bachelor of Geomatics (GISc) | Geomatics Technologist | |
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Diploma in GIS & Technology | Geomatics Technician |
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BSc Geoinformatics PLUS BSc (Hons) Geoinformatics |
Geomatics Professional |
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BSc Geomatics (Geoinformatics) | Geomatics Professional |
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BSc Geoinformatics | Geomatics Technologist |
| BSc (Hons) Geoinformatics | Geomatics Professional | |
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BSc Geospatial Science | Geomatics Technologist |
| BSc Honors GIS and Remote Sensing | Geomatics Professional |