Mine and engineering surveying are specialist areas of surveying. Mine surveyors measure underground and open-cut mines in detail, helping mining companies locate new mines safely. Engineering surveyors work on construction and infrastructure projects to ensure challenging building specifications are met.

Curtin offers the only comprehensive degree in mine and engineering surveying in Western Australia. In this course, you will develop skills in marking out, measuring and maintaining direction for all surface and underground workings on a mine site. You’ll also learn how to prepare and update mine surveying plans for open-pit and underground workings. In your engineering surveying units, you’ll learn how to ensure civil engineering works are placed in their correct positions and orientations.

This major prepares you with the appropriate practical experience for operational management at the quarry manager level.

You will study the first two years of your course in Perth and your third year in Kalgoorlie, which will expose you to real-world environments and practices.

This major sits within the Bachelor of Science (Science) degree.

Why study

• Curtin offers a hands-on, interactive approach to learning.
• You have the option of a range of double degrees with this major.
• We provide modern equipment and laboratories for student learning.
• You'll have the opportunity to study at our Western Australian School of Mines, a leader in mining and geosciences education in Australia.

Professional recognition

Graduates of this course meet the education requirements of the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety for certification as an underground or open-pit mine supervisor or as an open-cut mine manager. You may also meet the educational requirements for a Quarry Manager's Certificate of Competency.

Graduates of this course are eligible for membership of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute and of the Western Australian Institute of Surveyors.

Careers

• Engineering surveyor
• Mining surveyor
• Surveyor

Industries

• Construction
• Mining and resources