Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Surveying

Diploma of Surveying

Qualification
National Code:
CPP50112
State Code:
J357
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0311 - Geomatic Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
27/11/2012
Approved Date
27/02/2013
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (4400)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
1030
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2021
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 21/10/2021 Current Approved
1.00 27/11/2012 Replaced Approved
Description

Qualification requirements
This qualification applies to those who provide guidance in surveying activity. They analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative and conceptual competencies. Their knowledge base may be highly specialised or broad within the surveying field and they may be responsible for group outcomes.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency 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:
- up to nine (9) units from the elective units listed below.
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE802 CPPSIS5047A Conduct an advanced GNSS data collection and set out survey 40 Unit of competency
WE803 CPPSIS5048A Conduct an engineering survey 40 Unit of competency
WE813 CPPSIS5058A Conduct geodetic surveying 60 Unit of competency
WE805 CPPSIS5050A Create engineering drawings 80 Unit of competency
WE808 CPPSIS5053A Perform advanced surveying computations 80 Unit of competency
WE809 CPPSIS5054A Perform geodetic surveying computations 60 Unit of competency
WE786 CPPSIS5031A Plan spatial data collection and validation 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to nine (9) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB295 RIIMEX405A Apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining 80 Unit of competency
WE806 CPPSIS5051A Apply land and planning law to surveying 60 Unit of competency
WB719 RIIRIS401A Apply site risk management system 40 Unit of competency
WE812 CPPSIS5057A Carry out a precision survey 40 Unit of competency
WE795 CPPSIS5040A Collate and interpret spatial data 20 Unit of competency
C8186 PSPLAND308A Compile and check survey plans 30 Unit of competency
WE804 CPPSIS5049A Conduct an engineering surveying project 60 Unit of competency
WE820 CPPSIS6021A Conduct open mine pit surveying 140 Unit of competency
WE832 CPPSIS6033A Conduct underground mine surveying 140 Unit of competency
WE821 CPPSIS6022A Create mine drawings 60 Unit of competency
WE798 CPPSIS5043A Design a spatial data storage system 40 Unit of competency
WE801 CPPSIS5046A Design a stormwater system 100 Unit of competency
WE799 CPPSIS5044A Develop a subdivision survey design for local government approval 100 Unit of competency
D0911 BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
WC126 CPPCMN4002B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
WE807 CPPSIS5052A Integrate surveying datasets 40 Unit of competency
WE816 CPPSIS5061A Locate underground services in surveying practice 50 Unit of competency
WE792 CPPSIS5037A Maintain complex spatial data systems 60 Unit of competency
WE819 CPPSIS5064A Manipulate and analyse GIS data 50 Unit of competency
WE785 CPPSIS4038A Prepare and present GIS data 35 Unit of competency
D6901 AHCLPW404A Produce maps for land management purposes 60 Unit of competency
W9576 CPCCSV5007A Undertake site surveys and set-out procedures for building projects 80 Unit of competency
WE815 CPPSIS5060A Use complex spreadsheets for spatial information 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D227 CPP50107 Diploma of Surveying Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAI4 CPP50116 Diploma of Surveying Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09790) SURVEYOR (LEVEL 5) Traineeship