registration - exam syllabi

Examination Syllabi

PLATO examinations are set twice a year. (2nd week in March and November)

Candidates will write the following law exams:
Professional Land Surveyors	A	B	C
Professional Engineering Surveyors	A	D	If not previously written
Surveyors	A	D
Survey Technicians and GISc Technicians	A
Professional Mine Surveyors, Mine Surveyors	A	E
Professional GISc, GISc Technologists	A	F	If not previously written

	The various exams consist of the following parts:
	Exam A	2 hours open book
		PLATO Act and rules Written by candidates for professional land surveyors and technicians. Also written by applicants for registration as surveyor and professional engineering surveyor who have not previously written this exam. Monday - Day 1 - 09h00 to 11h00
	Exam B	3 hours open book
		Land Survey Act (and Regulations) and Deeds Registries Act (and Regulations) Written by candidates for registration as professional land surveyors.. Tuesday - Day 2 - 09h00 to 12h00
	Exam C	3 hours closed book
		Other acts and court cases as marked for PLS In most cases only an overview of the act is required. Completion of trial survey. Written by candidates for registration as professional land surveyors.. Wednesday - Day 3 - 09h00 to 12h00
	Exam D	3 hours closed book
		Other acts and court cases as marked for PLS In most cases only an overview of the act is required. Written by candidates for registration as surveyors. Also written by applicants for registration as professional engineering surveyor who have not previously written this exam.. Monday - Day 1- 11h30 to 14h30
	Exam E	3 hours closed book
		5 Mining related acts Written by candidates for registration as Mine surveyors and Prof. Mine surveyors. . Monday - Day 1- 11h30 to 14h30
	Exam F	3 hours closed book
		Other acts as marked for GISc In most cases only an overview of the act is required.. Monday - Day 1- 11h30 to 14h30