Diploma of Surveying - CPP50116

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)

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

This qualification reflects the role of skilled surveying technicians. These people hold advanced surveying skills, and perform duties involving the performance of precise measurements and setting out structures using specialised surveying equipment. 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 9 electives.

Subjects

  • Conduct precision surveys
  • Compile and check survey plans
  • Design spatial data storage systems
  • Conduct field surveying operations
  • Maintain spatial data systems
  • Apply land and planning law to surveying
  • Interpret and collate spatial data
  • Set out stormwater systems
  • Perform geodetic surveying computations
  • Develop spreadsheets for spatial data
  • Develop subdivision survey designs for local government approval
  • Conduct engineering surveys
  • Perform advanced surveying computations
  • Locate underground services in surveying practice
  • Coordinate GIS data manipulation and analysis
  • Produce mine drawings
  • Conduct underground mine surveys
  • Conduct open pit mine surveys
  • Integrate surveying datasets
  • Design basic engineering structures
  • Conduct geodetic surveys
  • Undertake project work
  • Capture new spatial data
  • Produce maps for land management purposes
  • Prepare and present GIS data
  • Plan and implement surveying projects
  • Conduct GNSS surveys
  • Plan spatial data collection
  • Investigate tenure and land use history
  • Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Further information

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

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