Cadastral Concepts and Land Administration

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
ENGI 3008
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Course ID
206645
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Campus
Mawson Lakes
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Phys, Chem and E Sci
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course, students will explore cadastral systems and the responsibilities of the cadastral surveyor in land administration. Cadastral and land boundary systems. Real property and interests in land. Australian legal system and legislation related to cadastral surveying and land administration. Historical description of land and accessing of land information details. Introduction to valuation. Statutory framework for regional and local planning. Residential land division design. Social housing. Strata and community titles. Urban and rural land division case studies. Business practice for surveyors. Professionalism, ethics and regulation of cadastral surveying practice.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the basis to real property description, land registration and the operation of cadastral systems.
  • Demonstrate comprehension and relevance of laws relating to cadastral surveying and land administration.
  • Apply knowledge of the planning processes and statutory controls to a minor land development problem.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the professional and business management requirements in relation to a practising surveyor.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed GEOE5011 Cadastral Concepts and Land Administration at the University of South Australia

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