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CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying)

CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying)

National ID CPP41721 State ID AE32

Gain practical and analytical skills to support a surveying team

Develop your existing survey skills and learn to operate survey equipment and software working through advanced computations; GIS GPS equipment use and data storage; and create survey plans using survey software.

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This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information. 

*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training. 

Overview

Campus East Perth

When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2024

How On campus

Looking to build on your surveying skills?

Equip yourself with the practical skills to support a surveying team by enrolling into the Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services. This course is an ideal stepping-stone to further your training in the surveying and spatial information industry.

This qualification is delivered with a specialisation in surveying  and on graduation you will receive a Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying).

During your studies, you will learn how to use surveying technologies and software to capture, process and present electronic data. You will also have access to surveying equipment in order to produce computer-aided drawings and survey plans so that you can prepare and present Geographic Information System (GIS) data.

Practical skills are combined, with important analytical skills like maintaining workplace safety and developing environmentally sustainable methods. Our lecturers are experts in the field with close ties to industry to ensure our training reflects the latest industry practices.

  • Operate survey equipment and software
  • Work through advanced computations
  • Use GIS GPS equipment and data storage
  • Create survey plans using survey software

I have the following attributes:

  • Keen observation skills
  • Comfortable working outdoors
  • Able to work as part of team
  • Methodical with an attention to detail
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude 
  • Effective communication skills 
  • Basic computer skills (e.g., proficient with Word, Excel, cloud storage software, etc.)   

Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where East Perth
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $1,595.00
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $395.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $795.00
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $395.00 )

Half price fees

The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
CPPSSI3020 Perform simple surveying and spatial computations
CPPSSI4025 Collect spatial data using GNSS
CPPSSI4036 Operate spatial software applications

Elective

National ID Unit title
AHCECR307 Read and interpret maps
CPPSSI3011 Produce basic maps
CPPSSI3019 Produce basic plans of surveys
CPPSSI4022 Store and retrieve spatial data
CPPSSI4030 Operate surveying equipment
CPPSSI4031 Perform surveying computations
CPPSSI4037 Produce computer-aided drawings
CPPSSI4038 Prepare and present GIS data
CPPSSI4039 Design and produce maps
CPPSSI4040 Collect spatial data using a total station
CPPSSI4041 Set out site and building works
CPPSSI5060 Develop spreadsheets for spatial data

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where East Perth
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $1,595.00
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $395.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $795.00
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $395.00 )

Half price fees

The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
CPPSSI3020 Perform simple surveying and spatial computations
CPPSSI4025 Collect spatial data using GNSS
CPPSSI4036 Operate spatial software applications

Elective

National ID Unit title
AHCECR307 Read and interpret maps
CPPSSI3011 Produce basic maps
CPPSSI3019 Produce basic plans of surveys
CPPSSI4022 Store and retrieve spatial data
CPPSSI4030 Operate surveying equipment
CPPSSI4031 Perform surveying computations
CPPSSI4037 Produce computer-aided drawings
CPPSSI4038 Prepare and present GIS data
CPPSSI4039 Design and produce maps
CPPSSI4040 Collect spatial data using a total station
CPPSSI4041 Set out site and building works
CPPSSI5060 Develop spreadsheets for spatial data

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