Training for surveying and design and planning roles in this industry is often occupation-specific, so courses range from diplomas to postgraduate qualifications.

Some professional bodies in this industry play a role in setting national standards for training and give people formal accreditation on completion of training.

Whether you work in a hands-on or office-based job, or manage staff and projects, training and experience will help you to progress in surveying, design or planning jobs.

You could progress by:

• leading a team
• becoming an expert in using industry-specific software or equipment
• training new staff or interns
• managing parts or all of large-scale projects
• teaching at the tertiary level
• starting your own business.