Accredited course Outline
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Diploma of Mapping Science
Diploma of Mapping Science
Accredited course
National Code:
50150
50150
State Code:
7969
7969
TGA Status:
Draft
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/12/1999
Field of Education
031103 - Mapping Science
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
1570
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
09/12/1999
Expiry Date
30/06/2002
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
To provide the learner with the appropriate skills and knowledge required to
work as a cartographer.
The Diploma offers the learner training in the mapping sciences, allowing
the graduate to enter the profession in a variety of fields.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34786 | Algebra 100 | 40 | Module | |
| 34789 | Cartographic Design 100 | 60 | Module | |
| 34788 | Cartographic Principles 100 | 80 | Module | |
| 41400 | Ce Computing 1 | 40 | Module | |
| 34792 | Digital Mapping 100 | 40 | Module | |
| 34787 | Geometry and Trigonometry 100 | 40 | Module | |
| 34791 | Survey Computations 109 | 40 | Module | |
| 34790 | Surveying 150 | 40 | Module |
2.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34795 | Cadastral Mapping 100 | 60 | Module | |
| 34799 | Cartographic Design 200 | 40 | Module | |
| 34797 | Geometric Computations 100 | 50 | Module | |
| 34800 | Global Positioning Systems 100 | 20 | Module | |
| 34794 | Mineral Resources Mapping 100 | 60 | Module | |
| 34796 | Photogrammetry 100 | 40 | Module | |
| 34798 | Programming 100 | 60 | Module | |
| 34801 | Spatial Data Processing 100 | 20 | Module | |
| 34793 | Survey Computations 110 | 40 | Module |
3.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69029 | ITF305 | Advanced Operations - Spreadsheets | 20 | Module |
| 34802 | Cartographic Production 100 | 60 | Module | |
| 34803 | Digital Mapping 200 | 80 | Module | |
| 34805 | Geodetic Mapping Computations 100 | 60 | Module | |
| 34807 | Geographic Information Systems 100 | 60 | Module | |
| 34806 | Photogrammetry 200 | 60 | Module | |
| 34804 | Thematic Mapping 100 | 60 | Module |
4.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69053 | ITF415 | Commercial Database Packages 1 | 20 | Module |
| 69054 | ITF416 | Commercial Database Packages 2 | 20 | Module |
| 34809 | Digital Mapping 300 | 40 | Module | |
| 34812 | Geographic Information Systems 200 | 80 | Module | |
| 34810 | Map Projections 100 | 60 | Module | |
| 34808 | Mapping Project 100 | 80 | Module | |
| 34811 | Professional Practice 100 | 40 | Module | |
| 34813 | Remote Sensing 100 | 60 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C520 | PRD60101 | Advanced Diploma of Spatial Information Services | Qualification |
| C519 | PRD50301 | Diploma of Spatial Information Services | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES
1. This course is copyright to Central Metropolitan College of TAFE,
training providers who wish to deliver
this program must obtain written approval and be registered by their
State accrediting body.
2. This course was entered on to the CMS by Central Metropolitan College of
TAFE on 17/11/99.
1. This course is copyright to Central Metropolitan College of TAFE,
training providers who wish to deliver
this program must obtain written approval and be registered by their
State accrediting body.
2. This course was entered on to the CMS by Central Metropolitan College of
TAFE on 17/11/99.
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