Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Surveying

Certificate IV in Surveying

Qualification
National Code:
CPP40216
State Code:
BAJ4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0311 - Geomatic Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
06/05/2016
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
650
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2016
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 06/05/2016 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of surveying technicians who work under supervision to support a surveying team. They perform a range of duties using surveying tools and equipment, including total stations and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).

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:
- fourteen (14) units of competency:
- six (6) core units
- eight (8) 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 eight (8) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from other Certificate III, Certificate IV or 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 six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXF59 CPPSIS4025 Collect spatial data using GNSS 20 Unit of competency
AXH50 CPPSIS4040 Collect spatial data using terrestrial technologies 55 Unit of competency
AXF78 CPPSIS4027 Organise surveying field services 30 Unit of competency
AXH51 CPPSIS4031 Perform surveying computations 60 Unit of competency
AXH58 CPPSIS4037 Produce computer-aided drawings 70 Unit of competency
AXI11 CPPSIS4041 Set out site and building works 55 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Eight (8) units must be completed, with at least six (6) 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
AXF36 CPPSIS4032 Conduct field surveying operations 40 Unit of competency
AXG15 CPPSIS4039 Design and produce maps 55 Unit of competency
AXG29 CPPSIS5060 Develop spreadsheets for spatial data 35 Unit of competency
AXF16 CPPSIS4026 Digitally enhance and process image data 35 Unit of competency
AXG58 CPPCMN4003 Establish, develop and monitor teams 70 Unit of competency
AXI90 CPPCMN4002 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
AXH78 CPPSIS4036 Operate spatial software applications 70 Unit of competency
AXF48 CPPSIS4030 Operate surveying equipment 100 Unit of competency
AXI34 CPPSIS4038 Prepare and present GIS data 35 Unit of competency
AXI88 CPPSIS4022 Store and retrieve spatial data 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J354 CPP40112 Certificate IV in Surveying Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGI7 CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09390) SURVEYING (LEVEL 4) Traineeship