Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Surveying
Advanced Diploma of Surveying
CPP60116
BAH8
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 06/05/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of surveyors. These people 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.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply in some States where cadastral and mining surveying must be undertaken under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- nine (9) units of competency:
- four (4) core units
- five (5) elective units.
The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:
- all five (5) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from other Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma qualifications in CPP, or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXH79 | CPPSIS6032 | Conduct advanced GNSS control surveys | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AXI30 | CPPSIS6035 | Conduct complex engineering set-out surveys | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AUM52 | BSBRSK501 | Manage risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AXI71 | CPPSIS6036 | Monitor engineering structures | 120 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Five (5) electives must be completed, with at least three (3) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J360 | CPP60312 | Advanced Diploma of Surveying | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGJ0 | CPP60121 | Advanced Diploma of Surveying | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement to this qualification is CPP50116 Diploma of Surveying, or demonstrated equivalent competency.
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