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Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying)


 National Code: CPP41721
 TAFE SA Code: TP01202


2025 start

Description

Get started in surveying with the Certificate IV. This nationally recognised qualification will show you how to work under limited supervision to aid in the
collection, processing and presentation of data in the areas of mining, engineering, construction, hydrography, aerial mapping, geographic information systems and land surveying. Learn about collecting spatial data, using specialist software applications, performing simple surveying tasks, producing basic survey plans, operating surveying equipment, producing CAD drawings, and reading and interpreting maps for survey work. You’ll graduate ready to work as a survey assistant with theoretical learning and hands-on skills. Or further your career immediately by transitioning into the Diploma of Surveying.

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12 months 

Full Time

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Regency Park

752337

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Full Time
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
Approximately $100 for Survey Field Accessories Pack (specialised plumb bob, 30m steel tape, staff level bubble). Students will source their own hand tools (claw hammer, 8m tape measure, field bag/tool belt), stationary (clip board, pencils, pens, ruler, USB storage), PPE (Hi-vis long sleeve shirt and/or vest/wet/cool weather equivalent, long pants, steel capped boots, hat, gloves, safety glasses/sunglasses). White Card course will be offered but is an optional course with additional fees payable.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$2,093
$4,185
Concession
$1,418
$2,835
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$9,068
$18,135

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Surveying provides a varied and exciting career that has great indoor / outdoor balance, and requires design skills, measurement skills,interpersonal skills and the ability to provide analysis of evidence. As a profession, surveyors are highly respected, well paid and in constant demand. Surveyors are expert in the science of positioning and measurement.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying) (CPP41721)
    Graduates will work under limited supervision to aid in the collection, processing and presentation of data in the areas of mining, engineering, construction, hydrography, aerial mapping, geographic information systems and land surveying as survey assistants. This course acts as a pathway into the Diploma. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 3 core units plus 12 electives.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Collect spatial data using GNSS 30
    Operate spatial software applications 80
    Perform simple surveying and spatial computations 100

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Collect spatial data using a total station 60
    Design and produce maps 60
    Digitally enhance and process image data 40
    Operate surveying equipment 100
    Perform surveying computations 80
    Plan and Conduct field surveying operations 40
    Prepare and present GIS data 40
    Produce basic plans of survey 40
    Produce computer-aided drawings 80
    Read and interpret maps 40
    Set out site and building works 60
    Store and retrieve spatial data 50

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Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying)
TP01202
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