Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Surveying
Diploma of Surveying
CPP50116
BAI4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 07/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 17/01/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 06/05/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of skilled surveying technicians. These people hold advanced surveying skills, and perform duties involving the performance of precise measurements and setting out structures using 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:- sixteen (16) units of competency:
- seven (7) core units
- nine (9) 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 nine (9) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from other Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced 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 seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXG55 | CPPSIS5048 | Conduct engineering surveys | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXH89 | CPPSIS5058 | Conduct geodetic surveys | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AXI60 | CPPSIS5047 | Conduct GNSS surveys | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXH64 | CPPSIS5065 | Design basic engineering structures | 180 | Unit of competency |
| AXG76 | CPPSIS5053 | Perform advanced surveying computations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AXG11 | CPPSIS5054 | Perform geodetic surveying computations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AXI65 | CPPSIS5031 | Plan spatial data collection | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Nine (9) electives must be completed, with at least seven (7) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J357 | CPP50112 | Diploma of Surveying | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGI9 | CPP50121 | Diploma of Surveying | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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