Surveying is well suited to those who enjoy a mix of working indoors and outdoors, have good organisational and mathematical skills, and enjoy problem solving. It is a physically and intellectually challenging area, with strong employment prospects.
By studying one of our surveying qualifications, you will gain skills and knowledge related to producing maps and the analysis of geographic information system (GIS) data, using surveying software and collecting spatial data related to roads, railways and open pit mining operations.
You will operate sophisticated surveying equipment to carry out survey projects and learn how to process data for computer generated drawings and plans.
Course list
Advanced Diploma of Surveying
Building on the skills gained in the Diploma of Surveying
In this course you'll learn to collect and analyse spatial data for complex engineering structures, roads, railways and surface and underground mining operations using sophisticated surveying equipment and software (including GPS).
Looking forward to a career in surveying?
Learn how to collect and analyse spatial data for complex engineering structures, roads, railways and surface and underground mining operations.
Throughout this course you'll learn about the operation of sophisticated surveying equipment and software (including GPS) and the processing of survey data to produce computer aided engineering drawings and mine plans, building on the skills gained in the Diploma of Surveying.
Diploma of Surveying
Further develop your surveying skills
During this course you will learn how to conduct more complex engineering surveys. There is a focus on geodetic surveying and there is a large selection of electives available. On completion you will be eligible for an Associate membership of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (Engineering and Mining Commission).
Extend your studies and knowledge of surveying
This course will further develop your skills by teaching you how to operate sophisticated surveying equipment and software for conducting more complex engineering surveys, including road design and set out surveys and more complex surveying tasks.
This Diploma has a focus on geodetic surveying including how to conduct geodetic surveys and perform computations. You will also develop industry-specific skills including how to design basic engineering structures and plan spatial data collection. A large selection of electives is available, such as producing maps for land management purposes, producing mine drawings and how to set out stormwater systems.
When you complete this Diploma, you will be eligible for an Associate membership of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (Engineering and Mining Commission).
Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Learn to to work with spatial data and read, interpret and apply maps
This course will teach you to safely operate in the field and perform computations. On completion you'll have gained basic surveying skills and be ready for an entry level job, or continue with further study in surveying.
Set your sights on a career in surveying
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work with spatial data and read, interpret and apply maps. You will learn about safety, performing computations and the skills necessary to operate in the field.
Gain basic surveying skills to begin an entry level job in the surveying and spatial information services sector, or continue with further study in surveying at North Metropolitan TAFE.
Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Build on your surveying skills
Practical skills are combined with important analytical skills in this Certificate IV. You'll develop skills in the operation of survey equipment and software working through advanced computations; GIS GPS equipment use and data storage; and creating survey plans using survey software.
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. 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.