Certificate IV in Surveying - CPP40216

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00001K

This qualification reflects the role of surveying technicians who work under supervision to support a surveying team. They perform a range of duties using surveying tools and equipment, including total stations and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply in some States where cadastral and mining surveying must be undertaken under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Structure

7 core units plus 8 electives.

Subjects

  • Digitally enhance and process image data
  • Conduct field surveying operations
  • Operate surveying equipment
  • Collect spatial data using GNSS
  • Organise surveying field services
  • Design and produce maps
  • Develop spreadsheets for spatial data
  • Establish, develop and monitor teams
  • Perform surveying computations
  • Collect spatial data using terrestrial technologies
  • Produce computer-aided drawings
  • Operate spatial software applications
  • Set out site and building works
  • Prepare and present GIS data
  • Store and retrieve spatial data
  • Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Further information

Students wishing to access WorkReady funding will be required to demonstrate satisfactory reading, writing and numeracy skills as part of course counselling before enrolling.

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