1. Elevating the public’s perception of the professional land surveyor ISV 2014 Conference Bridging the Strait Enhancing the Future

2. Elevating the public’s perception of the professional land surveyor Victorian connections Newsroom video Innovation plan The surveying TaskForce Inc. Surveyors vs R/E agents comparison The fee guide

3. Victorian Connections Margaret Hardstaff (Carrigan) & Ness Rose (Houlahan) Marianne, Maddy & Sam are 50% Victorian !!

4. Newsroom - the message to surveyors The first step in solving any problem is recognising there is one

5. Elevating the public’s perception of the professional land surveyor The vast array of skills, sophisticated equipment and other professionals a land surveyor utilises to deliver practical & innovative client outcomes is a story that has been incrementally lost in the last 10- 15 years.

6. Elevating the public’s perception of the professional land surveyor Surveyors require an innovation plan for revitalising our image reflecting on our rich history and contribution to the foundation of where we live. We also do some pretty neat stuff!

7. Elevating the public’s perception of the professional land surveyor The innovation plan for Tas will include: *Forming a coalition of champions Better university engagement Supporting mandated CPD Recorded interviews of retired surveyors *Encouraging robust mechanisms to deal with recalcitrant colleagues Career events and expos while developing and maintaining a revitalised brand. *Collectively discover which jurisdiction does their stuff better and aspire to it.

8. The Surveying Task Force Inc Its aim was to pool resources and expertise to build the capacity of Surveying by promoting it to young people as a profession and revitalising its public image.

9. 9 Surveying Taskforce - Trust Model A life without limits Head and hands Endless Possibilities Foundation of the world we live in Pushing the profession Dependable & indispensable Framework for development Mext HuTrust Model™ - Surveying Industry

10. Surveying Taskforce - outcomes Outcomes New students20092010201120122013 RMIT TAFE Diploma in Surveying 8 132133 63 Melbourne University Master of Engineering (Geomatics) --711 RMIT TAFE & Melbourne Uni Enrolments

11. Surveyor vs architect subdivision design

12. Surveyor vs R/E agent: fees Surveyor tasks limited to: Limited planning advice – the architect designed and submitted plan to council Peg 7 lots Prepare all associated docs Liaise with solicitor, council & LTO Total fees $7k - $9k + gst R/E agent $130k sale price per lot Agent fees $4k - $5k per lot Total: $28k - $35k +gst = plus 400%

13. Surveyor vs R/E agent training Registered Land Surveyor Maths & science pre tertiary entry subjects 4 years university degree – the most under-rated degree in recent history 4 years post grad on job experience 2- 4 years PTA with surveyors board 20 yrs + post license experience

14. Surveyor vs R/E agent training Registered Land Surveyor - skills Skills in planning and design layout Legislation & regulation understanding Understanding of Statutory bodies operation Legal advice to solicitor Professional advice to client The list goes on and on and on

15. Surveyor vs R/E agent training R/E agent Grade 10 - grade 12 6-8 week training course Post qualification job experience What does the R/E agent bring to the table? The ability and skills to sell property Is the R/E agent required?

16. Elevating the public’s perception of the professional land surveyor Surveyors require a sophisticated fee guide document. The outdated Tas fee guide pre-dates the introduction of our current everyday equipment. All fee proposals should include a modern attachment of what we do, our education and training, regulatory requirements etc.

17. Questions?