North Metropolitan TAFE
2 Semesters
Master advanced surveying techniques including GNSS data collection, geodetic surveying, and engineering computations. This diploma prepares you for professional surveying roles and qualifies you for Associate membership with the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute.
You must have completed Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services. School leavers need WACE General or ATAR with minimum C grades, while non-school leavers need equivalent qualifications. You should possess good mathematics skills, ability to work neatly and accurately, methodical attention to detail, effective communication skills, and problem-solving ability. This is a competitive course where applicant numbers may exceed available places.
The course comprises core units in advanced surveying techniques including GNSS surveys, engineering surveys, complex surveying computations, geodetic surveying computations, precision surveys, subsurface utility information surveys, and basic engineering structures design. A wide range of electives allows specialization in areas such as land management mapping, spatial data collection planning, mine surveys and drawings, photogrammetric mapping, and stormwater systems design. Practical work with sophisticated surveying equipment and software is integrated throughout.
North Metropolitan TAFE is a recognized Registered Training Organization (RTO Code: 52786) offering industry-aligned VET qualifications. The course provides hands-on training with sophisticated surveying equipment and software, practical work experience, and pathways to professional recognition through the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute. TAFE delivers balanced learning combining academic theory with practical workplace skills.
Graduates can pursue careers as Surveying Technicians, Spatial Science Technicians, GIS Technicians, or Engineering Surveyors in construction, mining, infrastructure, and land management sectors. The Associate membership eligibility with the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute opens pathways to professional advancement. Further study options include the Advanced Diploma of Surveying for career progression.
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