The Tasmanian Land Surveyors Accreditation Board

The Tasmanian Land Surveyors Accreditation Board (TLSAB), operating under the Institute of Surveyors Tasmania, is responsible for assessing and accrediting individuals seeking registration as cadastral (land-boundary) surveyors in Tasmania, ensuring they meet the standards set by the Surveyors Act 2002 and Surveyors Regulations 2014.

Key Roles:

Competency accreditation: TLSAB oversees the entire competency pathway, including professional training, submission of pre-examination surveys, and urban & rural project assessments, resulting in a Certificate of Competency needed for registration by the Surveyor‑General

Examinations & mentorship: Requires candidates to submit a minimum of five pre-exam surveys under mentor guidance before formal project submissions and exams

Standards & fairness: Ensures candidates meet national competency standards via transparent guidelines and equal treatment, regardless of Institute membership .

Operations & Structure:

– Meets quarterly (typically four times/year) to review submissions and support candidates
– Publishes candidate resources, including Guidelines for Candidates & Examiners, workshop materials, and supervision directions.