The Land Surveyors Licensing Board of Western Australia

The Land Surveyors Licensing Board of Western Australia is the statutory body established under the Licensed Surveyors Act 1909, responsible for regulating licenced land surveyors across the state

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Registration & Certification: All licensed surveyors must hold current practising certificates issued by the Board, and must register before performing cadastral or boundary surveys

Training & Competency: Oversees graduate pathways, including:
– Bachelor’s degree in surveying,
– Completion of a two-year Professional Training Agreement,
– Submission of reports and completion of written and practical examinations

Professional Standards & CPD: Requires annual 15-point Continuing Professional Development and adherence to a national Code of Ethics as part of certificate renewal.

Governance & Complaints: Reviews misconduct through an open, fair process, investigates complaints, and enforces standards to protect public interest

Resources & Transparency: Publishes annual reports, guidelines, and fee schedules; operates under a six-member board including the Surveyor-General, government appointees, and professional representatives