• Do you love the outdoors, problem-solving, and making a real impact on your surroundings?
• Do you want to be at the forefront of shaping landscapes, cities, and infrastructure?
• Do you want to be a Survey or Spatial Information Services Technician?

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Have keen observation skills.
• Be comfortable working outdoors.
• Show your ability to communicate with others.
• Demonstrate your ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• To be able to follow instructions and Work Health and Safety procedures.
• Be methodical with an attention to detail.
• Show self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Have sound computer skills (Word, Excel, cloud storage software).

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to use surveying technologies and software to capture, process and present electronic data.

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.

Surveying and spatial information skills are applied in many industries, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence. 

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on campus and/or online as outlined in your training plan; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research, and complete assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Operate survey equipment and software
  • Work through surveying and spatial computations
  • Create survey plans using survey software
  • Collect, store and retrieve spatial data
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.