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 2010 ANNUAL LAND SURVEYORS SEMINAR - CALL FOR PAPERSThe 2010 Annual Land Surveyors Seminar for the Land Surveying Division (LSD) of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) is scheduled on 25th and 26th August, 2010 at the Mensvic Grand Hotel, East Legon, Accra.more» PARTICIPATION IN 2010 ANNUAL LAND SURVEYORS SEMINAR AND CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTTO ALL MEMBERS,The 2010 Annual Land Surveyors Seminar for the Land Surveying Division (LSD) of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) is scheduled on 25th and 26th August, 2010 at the Mensvic Hotel, East Legon, Accra. The theme for the Seminar is: "NATIONAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER GHANA". more» EDUCATIONAL TOURTO ALL MEMBERSThe next Educational Tour is scheduled for Thursday May 13, 2010 more» EXAMINATION PROGRAMME - 20101.0 VALUATION AND ESTATE SURVEYING DIVISION1.1 APPLICATIONS FROM FIRST YEAR TRAINEE PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS Applicants are to submit Four (4) Reports - one (1) Capital and one (1) Rental Valuation; and two ( Essays on topics relating to the applicant's scheduled of duty. Applicants should have served one year training, which should cover at least twelve (12) months post registration experience in an approved office. 1.2 APPLICATIONS FROM SECOND YEAR TRAINEE PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS Applicants are to submit two (2) Valuation Reports - one (1) Capital and one (1) Rental Valuation; and one (1) Essay on any topic relating to the applicant's schedule of duty after serving the second year training, which should cover at least twelve (12) months in an approved office. 1.3 APPLICATIONS FROM TRAINEE TECHNICIAN SURVEYORS (DIPLOMATES AND HND HOLDER) Applicants are to submit Two (2) Valuation Reports after at least two (2) years post registration experience in an approved office 1.4 SURVEYING TECHNICIANS PROGRESSING TO PROFESSIONAL MEMBER CLASS Applicants willing to undertake the six-year progression course from Surveying Technician Class to Professional Member Class are to apply to the GhIS Secretariat for registration. Part I Applicants shall serve three (3) years Training which should cover at least thirty-six (36) months post-elected experience as a Surveying Technician in an approved office. During the period, applicants shall attend an intensive programme to be organized by the Institution after which they shall submit Four (4) Reports - one (1) Capital and one (1) Rental Valuation; and two (2) Essays on topics relating to the applicant's schedule of duty and undertake a written and oral examinations. Part II Applicants who successfully complete Part I of the programme shall serve a further three (3) year term under the same terms as Part I, and submit Four (4) Reports - one (1) Capital and one (1) Rental Valuation; and two (2) Essays on topics relating tot he applicant's schedule of duty, and undertake a written and oral examinations together with second year Professional Trainee Surveyors. Successful applicants would then be admitted into the Professional Class. 1.5 MATURE CANDIDATES (a) BSc. Land Economy Degree Holders Recognized matured candidates are to submit three (3) Reports, Two (2) of which must be on Valuation (Capital and Rental) and One (1) Essay on any relevant topic relating to the applicant's schedule of duty and attend an interview. (b) Diploma and HND Holders In Estate Management Recognized matured candidates are to submit one (1) Report on Valuation. 1.6 DATES APPLICABLE TO THE ABOVE - Deadline for Submission of synopsis May 14, 2010 - Approved of synopsis May 28, 2010 - Refresher Course May 31 - June 4, 2010 - Submission of Reports August 27, 2010 - Written Examination October 1, 2010 - Oral Examinations (Interviews) October 4 - 8, 2010 - Submission of Exams Results by BOE to Divisional Committee October 29, 2010 - Submission of Exams Results by Div. C'ttee to the Governing Council November 5, 2010 2.0 QUANTITY SURVEYING DIVISION 2.1 PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF QUANTITIES TRAINEE PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS Open to all Trainee Professional Surveyors with registration not less than two (2) years with the Institution. - Refresher Courses August 12 - 13, 2010 - Written Examination Sept. 16 - 17, 2010 2.2. DIRECT ENTRY EXAMINATIONS FOR SURVEYING TECHNICIANS Open to Surveying Technicians who wish to progress to professional status. the applicant must have served a minimum of six (6) years in the Surveying Technician Class At the end of the third (3rd) year, a candidate must: - Take a written examination that is Final B in addition to Law i.e. Paper 4 of Intermediate Part A. June 23 - 24, 2010 - Attend an Interview June 25, 2010 At the end of the 6th year, the candidate must: - Take a written examination - Attend an Interview 2.3 MATURE CANDIDATES EXAMINATIONS Open to University Graduates, Diploma and HND Holders of not less than forty-five years of age with proven track record of QS practice and experience for an aggregate period of fifteen (15) years. - Refresher Course May 13 - 14, 2010 - Written Examination June 23-24, 2010 - Interview June 25, 2010 3.0 LAND SURVEYING DIVISION 3.1 APPLICATION FROM TRAINEE PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS (a) Professional Trainees who have served their full term of training should submit a report on Land Survey/Geo-Information works executed and a practical task both duly endorsed by their Supervisors to the Executive Director in addition to 3.3. below. (b) Diploma and HND holders in Geomatic Engineering or Survey and Mapping with basic Land Surveying Certificate who have served their full term of Training should submit Reports on Land Survey/Geo-Information Works executed and a practical task duly endorsed by their Supervisors tot he Executive Director in addition to 3.3 below. (c) Certificate in Land Surveying from Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping who have served full terms of training should submit practical task to the Executive Director in addition to 3.3 below. In all cases (a) or (b) or (c) two copies of the Report in addition tot he log book (also duly endorsed by the candidate's Supervisor) should be submitted to the Executive Director. A written examination will be conducted at least two (2) months after the receipt of the reports. The candidates will be dully notified. 3.2 TECHNICIAN DIRECT ENTRY EXAMINATION This examination is meant for members in the Surveying Technician Class who wish to progress to the Professional Member Class. the Applicant must have served a minimum period of six (6) years in the Surveying Technician Class. The Direct Entry Written Examination will be in two (2) parts as in 3.3 below. 3.3 REFRESHER COURSES (a) Part I (At the end of the third (3rd) year, the candidate must:) - Refresher Course May 17 - July 15, 2010 - Written Examination July 13 - July 30, 2010 (b) Part II - Refresher Course August 12 - October 12, 2010 - Written Examination October 12 - October 28, 2010 3.4 MATURE CANDIDATES The Candidate: a. Must attain a minimum age of Forty (45) years b. Must have worked for an aggregate period of fifteen (15) years as a Licensed Surveyor c. Must be a University Graduate and/or Licensed Surveyor d. Undertake a refresher course and written examination as in 3.3 above. e. Attend an interview 4.0 ELEVATION TO FELLOW (ALL CLASSES) Applicant must have been a Professional Member for at least Ten (10) years and qualify as per the Marking Scheme. Note: Deadline for submission of Applications is October 15, 2010 in each year. 5.0 Warning Please do not attempt to either register or take the examinations if you have not met the qualification criteria. 6.0 GENERAL Details regarding: Forms, Fees, Courses etc can be obtained from: The Executive Director GhIS 3rd Floor, Palma House P.O. Box 916, Accra Tel: 233 - 21 - 220191 Fax: 233 - 21 - 257012 more» GhIS/CASLE/FIG JOINT CONFERENCE IN ACCRA - 2010The Governing Council wishes to inform you that Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) in conjunction with the Commonwealth Association of Surveyors and Land Economy (CASLE) and Federation of International Surveyors (FIG - Commission8) will hold a joint conference in Accra from 22nd - 28th February 2010. On the part of the GhIS, this conference will constitute the 5th Surveyors Week and the 41st AGM of the Institution.more» Certification/Registration Of Members And Firms In Good Standing, 2009The Governing Council of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) presents the underlisted fully paid up Individual Members and Practising Firms IN GOOD STANDING as at October 20, 2009, for the information of all Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies/Parastatals, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, Public and Private Corporate Bodies and the General Public.more» 1st China Overseas Investment FairThe Fair is the first authoritative and professional exhibition to be held by China overseas investment cooperation.more» XXIV FIG INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 2010In that connection, please refer to other details in respect of:more» GhIS LIBRARYTO ALL MEMBERS, Section 3(viii) of your Constitution makes it obligatory to the Governing Council "To maintain a library of books and periodicals relating to surveying and to encourage the publication of such books and periodicals". Accordingly, the Governing Council is leaving no stone unturned aimed at up-grading the Institution's Library with: Furniture, Equipment and Books. Appeal is being made to all and sundry to this end. In the long term the Governing Council urges all Members to develop the habit of writing Books both for the general public and the Institution. It is a formidable task. But remember "where there is the will, there is always the way". Please accept the challenge. In the meantime, the Governing Council would be grateful to receive donation of books from you to supplement those that are being purchased. The Books need not be limited to surveying and its related subjects. They can range from "Archaeology to Zoology". Please deliver the Books at the Secretariat. Your contributions to the development of the Institution will always be remembered and acknowledged. We look forward to receiving your Books and thank you in anticipation thereof. Yours faithfully, Signed SURV. G.A. ATIEKU (FGhIS)(EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) more» Invitation to attend GhIS/VES Divisional Seminar 2009The theme chosen is: The Emerging Property Market: Trends and Practice"more» The QS Division Seminar 2009QS Seminar for 2009more» Examination Programme 2009The examination programme 2009.more» JOINT-CPDYou are aware of the Institution's policy of organizing Continuing Professional Development activities aimed at up-dating the professional skills/knowledge of our Valued Members.more» VES ANNUAL SEMINAR 2009There will be a three days Annual Seminar for all VES Members.more» Invitation To The 13th China International Fair For Investment And TradeParticipants will include investors, traders, intermediary organizations, financial institutions, government agencies, and enterprises from across the world.more» |
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