Estate Surveyors - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Estate Surveyors offer professional advice relating to property investment and development such as development potential of properties and land resumption compensation matters. Estate Surveyors act on client's behalf in lease modification, land exchange applications and other land administration works. They also conduct property market studies. They deal with the public administration, management and leasing of lands and buildings. They value all types of real property for purchase, sale, letting, investment, rating and taxation. Estate Surveyors advise client on property valuation, feasibility study and statutory compensation.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:1 (Max:5)

Skill is rarely required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Trade Specific Competencies

Maths Skills

Estate Surveyors must possess good mathematics skills, including knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. They have the ability to verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.

Professional land development knowledge

Estate Surveyors must be able to undertake land administration duties, including valuations for various purposes, negotiations of acquisitions or disposals of all types of land and property. They must also be able to analyse and review development appraisals.