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Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services [Surveying]

  • Certificate

Further your studies to progress into a surveying technician career with this qualification. Survey technicians perform a range of duties using surveying tools and equipment, including total stations and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), supported by data management skills.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
CPP41721, 104884E
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$7,900 per year / $8,800 total
International Fees
$7,900 per year / $8,800 total

About this course

Further your studies to progress into a surveying technician career with this qualification. Survey technicians perform a range of duties using surveying tools and equipment, including total stations and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), supported by data management skills. Spatial information services technicians perform a range of duties using geospatial technologies and specialised software, supported by data management skills.

During your studies you will learn how to use surveying technologies and software to capture, process and present electronic data. You will also have access to surveying equipment in order to produce computer-aided drawings (CAD) and survey plans so that you can prepare and present geographic information system (GIS) data.

Practical skills are combined with important analytical skills that include maintaining workplace safety and developing environmentally sustainable methods. Learn from expert lecturers with close ties to industry to ensure your training reflects the latest industry practices.

Further study can be completed by enrolling into the CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying. Please note that it is an industry requirement that students must successfully complete all units in the CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying) before progressing into the CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of CPP30221 Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services is required for entry into this course.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

East Perth

Perth

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Mineral Processing Technician
  • Surveying Assistant
Career opportunities
  • Mineral Processing Technician
  • Surveying Assistant
  • Mineral Processing Technician
  • Surveying Assistant
  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 15 units. These 15 are comprised of 3 core units and 12 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • CPPSSI3020
      Perform simple surveying and spatial computations
    • CPPSSI4025
      Collect spatial data using GNSS
    • CPPSSI4036
      Operate spatial software applications
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • AHCECR307
      Read and interpret maps
    • CPPSSI3011
      Produce basic maps
    • CPPSSI3019
      Produce basic plans of surveys
    • CPPSSI4022
      Store and retrieve spatial data
    • CPPSSI4030
      Operate surveying equipment
    • CPPSSI4031
      Perform surveying computations
    • CPPSSI4037
      Produce computer-aided drawings
    • CPPSSI4038 Prepare and present GIS data
    • CPPSSI4039 Design and produce maps
    • CPPSSI4040 Collect spatial data using a total station
    • CPPSSI4041 Set out site and building works
    • CPPSSI5060 Develop spreadsheets for spatial data