The aims and objectives of the Diploma in Land Surveying programme is to prepare students either for further study or for direct entry into the industry at technician level. This programme develops student’s knowledge, skills and techniques in an attempt to provide for the demand that exists in the Land Surveying profession today. It also provides the basis for students to develop themselves while practicing satisfying the requirements to be a Registered Land Surveyor.

The graduates of this programme will be able to:

1. Carry out the duties of a survey technician either in the design office or on-site.
2. Provide constructive support to the surveying team.
3. Act as an effective channel of communication between the surveying team and the design office.
4. Liaise with appropriate bodies/organizations for approval of plans and to satisfy legal requirements.
5. Provide the basis for students to develop themselves while practicing satisfying the requirements to be a Registered Surveyor.

1. Minimum entry requirement shall be pass in Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination  (12 years of education with continuous progression) or its equivalent with 200 out of 400 marks with 50% minimum marks in English, Mathematics and any other 2 Science or Technology subjects or 

2. Holders of Certificates at Level IV or equivalent in a relevant discipline may also be admitted into the programme.

3. Matured applicants with 5 years of relevant industrial experience subject to the approval of the Dean CETVET.

4. Holders of Certificates First Line Supervision or equivalent in a relevant discipline may also be admitted into the programme.