South Regional TAFE
2 Semesters
Master surveying technologies and spatial information systems to become a Survey Technician or Spatial Information Services Technician. This hands-on Certificate IV combines fieldwork with technical expertise in GNSS, total stations, and geospatial software, preparing you for careers in town planning, construction, mining, and engineering.
You must have Year 11 WACE General English and OLNA, or NAPLAN 9 Band 8, or equivalent Certificate II/III qualification. Strong mathematical skills are essential, including algebra, trigonometry and geometry. You need keen observation skills, comfort working outdoors, excellent communication abilities, and sound computer skills in Word, Excel and cloud storage. A foundational 5-day maths class is provided before commencement to support your success.
The course covers core competencies in performing simple surveying and spatial computations, collecting spatial data using GNSS technology, and operating spatial software applications. Elective units include producing survey plans, operating surveying equipment, performing advanced surveying computations, planning field operations, producing computer-aided drawings, collecting data using total stations, setting out site works, developing spreadsheets for spatial data, and surveying subsurface utilities. Practical fieldwork is integrated throughout, supported by classroom instruction in data management and geospatial technologies.
South Regional TAFE is a leading vocational education provider in Western Australia with extensive industry connections in surveying and spatial information services. The course benefits from the Lower fees, local skills initiative, offering half-price tuition capped at $1,200 (or $400 for eligible students). TAFE provides comprehensive support including foundational maths classes, in-class numeracy support, and access to modern surveying equipment and software. The Bunbury campus offers flexible delivery options including traineeship pathways with workplace-based learning.
Graduates can pursue careers as Survey Technicians or Spatial Information Services Technicians across diverse industries including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence. The qualification provides a pathway to further study in the Diploma of Surveying. Employment opportunities exist with surveying firms, construction companies, local government, mining operations, and defence organizations. The skills are highly transferable and in demand across infrastructure development and spatial data management sectors.
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