• 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?
• You have successfully completed a CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying) or equivalent and wish to develop your skills further.

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: 

• Display keen observation skills.
• Be comfortable working outdoors.
• Demonstrate your ability to communicate with others.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and Work Health and Safety procedures.
• Show ability to problem-solve.
• Demonstrate methodical approach with an attention to detail.
• Show self-motivation with a positive attitude.
• Possess sound computer and mathematical skills.

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge for surveying duties in the field, involving precise measurements, setting out of structures, using specialised surveying equipment and drafting site plans.

Surveying 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:
  • Conduct Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) surveys
  • Perform advanced surveying computations
  • Conduct surveys – engineering, precision, geodetic, open pit mine, subsurface utility
  • Develop spreadsheets for spatial data and a spatial data collection plan
  • Design basic engineering structures
  • Capture new spatial data
  • Produce mine drawings
  • Set out roads and stormwater systems
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.