CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Step into the world of surveying
During your studies you will learn how to use surveying technologies and software to capture, process and present electronic data.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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Overview
Campus Bunbury
When All year round | Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On Campus | Traineeship
Surveying and spatial information skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence.
Survey technicians perform a range of duties using surveying tools and equipment, including total stations and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), supported by data management skills.
Spatial information services technicians perform a range of duties using geospatial technologies and specialised software, supported by data management skills.
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All year round, 2025
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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 |
|---|---|
| BSBTEC302 | Design and produce spreadsheets |
| BSBXTW301 | Work in a team |
| CPPSSI3019 | Produce basic plans of surveys |
| CPPSSI4022 | Store and retrieve spatial data |
| CPPSSI4030 | Operate surveying equipment |
| CPPSSI4031 | Perform surveying computations |
| CPPSSI4032 | Plan and conduct field surveying operations |
| CPPSSI4037 | Produce computer-aided drawings |
| CPPSSI4040 | Collect spatial data using a total station |
| CPPSSI4041 | Set out site and building works |
| CPPSSI5060 | Develop spreadsheets for spatial data |
| CPPSSI5061 | Survey subsurface utility information |
All year round, 2024
Details
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 |
|---|---|
| BSBTEC302 | Design and produce spreadsheets |
| BSBXTW301 | Work in a team |
| CPPSSI3019 | Produce basic plans of surveys |
| CPPSSI4022 | Store and retrieve spatial data |
| CPPSSI4030 | Operate surveying equipment |
| CPPSSI4031 | Perform surveying computations |
| CPPSSI4032 | Plan and conduct field surveying operations |
| CPPSSI4037 | Produce computer-aided drawings |
| CPPSSI4040 | Collect spatial data using a total station |
| CPPSSI4041 | Set out site and building works |
| CPPSSI5060 | Develop spreadsheets for spatial data |
| CPPSSI5061 | Survey subsurface utility information |
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $658.80 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $658.80 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
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 |
|---|---|
| BSBTEC302 | Design and produce spreadsheets |
| BSBXTW301 | Work in a team |
| CPPSSI3019 | Produce basic plans of surveys |
| CPPSSI4022 | Store and retrieve spatial data |
| CPPSSI4030 | Operate surveying equipment |
| CPPSSI4031 | Perform surveying computations |
| CPPSSI4032 | Plan and conduct field surveying operations |
| CPPSSI4037 | Produce computer-aided drawings |
| CPPSSI4040 | Collect spatial data using a total station |
| CPPSSI4041 | Set out site and building works |
| CPPSSI5060 | Develop spreadsheets for spatial data |
| CPPSSI5061 | Survey subsurface utility information |