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The Institute of Surveyors - Brief HistoryIntroduction
Membership was limited to Registered Surveyors, working principally in land subdivision and land title work, who gained entry to the profession through a system of articled cadetship. In 1962 a course (initially a 3 year diploma) was established at the University of Otago. That course was converted to a 3 year BSc degree then in 1975 to the current 4 year Bachelor of Surveying (BSurv). This is the only university degree course for Surveying in New Zealand. To become a full Member of the Institute, a person usually completes the four year Otago BSurv degree then works for three years under the guidance of a suitably qualified surveyor gaining experience and competence in a range of areas before presenting, with projects, to the NZIS Admissions Panel for professional interviews. Having successfully passed the interviews, the graduate is entitled to be Recognised as a Member and use the post nominals MNZIS. In 1987, further rule changes were made to actively encourage Technician membership and entry to the Institute of people involved in survey-related occupations. Today, the Institute is subdivided into 15 regional branches and parallel to these are two employment-related groups. There are six separate categories of membership to provide for all those who are involved in the broad field of surveying. MembershipFor many years, membership was limited to Registered Surveyors who gained entry to the profession through a system of articled cadetship. Following the establishment of the university degree course in surveying in the early 1960s, the first steps were taken to widen the scope of the membership by admitting people who were academically qualified but not necessarily Registered Surveyors. In 1987, further rule changes were made to actively encourage Technician membership and acceptance of people actively involved in survey-related occupations. Today, the Institute comprises 16 regional branches (and one in Hong Kong) and parallel to these are two employment-related sector groups - Consultants and Local Authority surveyors. There are six separate categories of membership to provide for all those who are involved in the broad field of surveying and spatial sciences. Eligibility for MembershipMembership of the Institute is available for all those who are suitably qualified either academically or on the basis of status and experience in the fields of cadastral, engineering, geodetic, hydrographic, mining, photogrammetric or topographic surveying, or in the fields of land information services (GIS), cartography, land use planning and development, and related activities. Depending on qualifications and experience, these people may be eligible for either Associate or Member status. The distinction of Honorary Member may also be conferred on any person who is not a member but has rendered significant service to the Institute or who is eminent in a field of science or other activity allied to surveying. A member who has rendered eminent service to the profession may be nominated to be elected as a Fellow of the Institute. Membership CategoriesThe following description of membership categories is in the Members' Handbook. Because it does not include the legal terminology and context of the original it is not intended to be read as an absolute or definitive description. Before making your application for a particular category you should consult with the membership officer in your local branch, read the full description in the Members' Handbook, or look at the website http://www.surveyors.org.nz Classes of membership are Student, Technical Associate (ANZIS), Professional Associate (ANZIS), Member (MNZIS), Fellow (FNZIS) and Honorary (Hon MNZIS). Student Member You may apply for Student membership if you are studying for a qualification recognised by the Institute (usually BSurv (Otago)) and NDS (UNITEC), or other approved courses. Any application for Student membership must be sponsored by either an advisor of studies or an employer. Associate Member (ANZIS) Technical You may apply for Technical Associate membership if you:
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Associate Member (ANZIS) Professional You may apply for Professional Associate membership if you:
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Member (MNZIS)You may apply for Member status if you meet academic standards prescribed by the Council and are judged to be professionally competent in a field of surveying by passing the Institute's Entrance Examination. Alternatively, you may apply if your expertise, responsibility and status in the field of surveying, or in a closely related field are, in the opinion of the Council, not less than those of a professional surveyor with full membership status. Annual Membership FeesAnnual fees are payable in advance and at the time of joining. The Institute's financial year starts on 1 July. Subscriptions for the year ending 30 June 2005 are payable in advance on 1 July 2004. The enclosed tax invoice is based on your current status. If this will vary for the 2004/2005 year, the subscriptions payable for variations are: Membership Category Subscription GST Total
Member 364.00 45.50 409.50 Reductions: Rule 6.2.2 Member - retired 182.00 22.75 204.75 6.2.3 Member - overseas 182.00 - 182.00 6.3.1 Member > 35 years and retired Nil ** Nil ** 6.3.1 Member - Overseas > 35 years and retired Nil ** Nil ** Professional Associate First complete financial year subsequent to graduation Nil Nil 1st year (50% of full subscription) 182.00 22.75 204.75 2nd year (60% of full subscription) 218.40 27.30 245.70 3rd year (70% of full subscription) 254.80 31.85 286.65 4th and subsequent years (80% of full subscription) 291.20 36.40 327.60 Reductions: Rule 6.2.2 Professional Associate - retired 145.60 18.12 163.12 6.2.3 Professional Associate - overseas (50% of relevant subscription) Technical Associate 60% of full subscription 218.40 27.30 245.70 Reductions: Rule 6.2.2 Technical Associate - retired 109.20 13.65 122.85 6.2.3 Technical Associate - overseas 109.20 - 109.20 Pro Rata Payments (Rule 6.1.2) In the case of new members, where there is less than six months of the subscription year to run, the subscription is calculated on a monthly pro rata basis. ** On application
InterviewsThose applying for membership may be required to attend a professional interview with a local branch committee, in order to demonstrate their eligibility. Acceptance as a MemberUpon acceptance as a member of the NZIS, you will be presented with a certificate showing your membership category. As part of your membership you will also have access to a handbook via the members' area of the Institute website. This document includes the mission statement, the policies and rules of the Institute together with a full list of officers and members, awards and other information about Institute activities. How to join the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors
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The New Zealand Institute of Surveyors was founded in 1888 as a national body to preserve and develop the integrity and status of the profession of surveying and to ensure development and maintenance of high professional standards within surveying.