Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Surveying
Advanced Diploma of Surveying
CPP60121
BGJ0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of surveyors who carry out highly specialised surveying functions in areas such as mining and engineering construction. Duties involve carrying out precise measurements and control surveys relating to engineering structures and mine sites using highly specialised surveying equipment.
Surveying skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, agriculture and defence.
Cadastral surveying must be undertaken under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian traineeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in nine (9) units of competency consisting of:- Two (2) core units
- Seven (7) elective units.
- Electives are to be chosen as follows:
- Seven (7) units from the electives listed below
or
- up to two (2) of the seven (7) elective units may be selected from any current training package provided they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the integrity of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
1. Core Units
Two (2) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCU89 | CPPSSI6032 | Conduct advanced GNSS control surveys | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCE50 | BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Land and Engineering Elective Units
Seven (7) electives must be completed, with at least five (5) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCU82 | CPPSSI6037 | Conduct advanced remote sensing analysis | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OCU85 | CPPSSI6035 | Conduct complex engineering set-out surveys | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OCV03 | CPPSSI5051 | Conduct identification surveys | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCU99 | CPPSSI5057 | Conduct precision surveys | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCU80 | CPPSSI6040 | Develop 2-D and 3-D terrain visualisations | 160 | Unit of competency |
| OCV09 | CPPSSI5044 | Develop subdivision survey designs | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OCU83 | CPPSSI6036 | Monitor engineering structures | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OCV08 | CPPSSI5046 | Set out roads and stormwater systems | 110 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Mining Elective Units
Seven (7) electives must be completed, with at least six (5) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCU79 | CPPSSI6041 | Compile mine survey plans | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCU86 | CPPSSI6034 | Conduct mining geology project research | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCU91 | CPPSSI6021 | Conduct open pit mine surveys | 140 | Unit of competency |
| OCU87 | CPPSSI6033 | Conduct underground mine surveys | 140 | Unit of competency |
| OCU90 | CPPSSI6022 | Produce mine drawings | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH8 | CPP60116 | Advanced Diploma of Surveying | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry points to undertake the CPP60121 Advanced Diploma of surveying are:
CPP50116 Diploma of Surveying
or
CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying
or
demonstrated relevant vocational experience, skills and knowledge commensurate with the scope of work covered in the CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying.
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