Diploma
This course equips students with advanced surveying skills for mining and engineering construction, including spatial data analysis, GPS operation, and GNSS control surveys.
Equip yourself with skills to carry out highly specialised surveying functions in areas such as mining and engineering construction, with this qualification.
Learn how to collect and analyse spatial data for complex engineering structures, roads, railways and surface and underground mining operations. This course will train you in the operation of sophisticated surveying equipment and software including Global Positioning System (GPS) and the processing of survey data to produce computer-aided engineering designs and mine plans.
Other skills you will also cover include processes to follow in order to conduct advanced Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) control surveys and complex engineering set-out surveys, how to manage risk and monitor engineering structures.
An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
Completion of CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying (or equivalent) is required for entry into this course.
Equip yourself with skills to carry out highly specialised surveying functions in areas such as mining and engineering construction, with this qualification.
Learn how to collect and analyse spatial data for complex engineering structures, roads, railways and surface and underground mining operations. This course will train you in the operation of sophisticated surveying equipment and software including Global Positioning System (GPS) and the processing of survey data to produce computer-aided engineering designs and mine plans.
Other skills you will also cover include processes to follow in order to conduct advanced Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) control surveys and complex engineering set-out surveys, how to manage risk and monitor engineering structures.
Career opportunities
Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 1, 2026
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)
How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 2, 2026
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)
How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 1, 2027
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)
How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 9 units. These 9 are comprised of 2 core units and 7 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 unitsStudents 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.
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