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Diploma of Surveying

  • Diploma

Expand your knowledge and experience of surveying with this qualification.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Course Code
CPP50121, 104885D
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$15,800 per year / $17,000 total
International Fees
$15,800 per year / $17,000 total

About this course

Expand your knowledge and experience of surveying with this qualification. This course will further your skills by teaching you how to conduct advanced Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) data collection and set out surveys, create engineering drawings and perform advanced surveying computations. You will be trained in the operation of sophisticated surveying equipment and software for conducting more complex engineering surveys, such as road designs.

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 to choose from, such as producing maps for land management purposes, producing mine drawings and how to set out stormwater systems.

On completion of this course you will be eligible for an associate membership of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (Engineering and Mining Commission).

If you wish to extend your career in this exciting industry then you can also study the CPP60121 Advanced Diploma of Surveying.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying) is required for entry into this course.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

East Perth

Perth

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Mineral Processing Technician
  • Surveying Assistant
Career opportunities
  • Mineral Processing Technician
  • Surveying Assistant
  • Mineral Processing Technician
  • Surveying Assistant
  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 16 units. These 16 are comprised of 8 core units and 8 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • CPPSSI5047
      Conduct GNSS surveys
    • CPPSSI5048
      Conduct engineering surveys
    • CPPSSI5053
      Perform complex surveying computations
    • CPPSSI5054
      Perform geodetic surveying computations
    • CPPSSI5057
      Conduct precision surveys
    • CPPSSI5058
      Conduct geodetic surveys
    • CPPSSI5061
      Survey subsurface utility information
    • CPPSSI5065
      Design basic engineering structures
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • AHCLPW410
      Produce maps for land management purposes
    • CPPSSI5031
      Develop a spatial data collection plan
    • CPPSSI5032 Capture new spatial data
    • CPPSSI5046 Set out roads and stormwater systems
    • CPPSSI5060 Develop spreadsheets for spatial data
    • CPPSSI5062 Conduct photogrammetric mapping
    • CPPSSI6021 Conduct open pit mine surveys
    • CPPSSI6022 Produce mine drawings