Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Surveying

Certificate IV in Surveying

Qualification
National Code:
CPP40112
State Code:
J354
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
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
710
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2021
VET Act Conditions
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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 use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of surveying contexts. They may be responsible for wide-ranging operational surveying technical activity and a defined range of unpredictable problems.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
fifteen (15) units of competency:
- seven (7) 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:
- up to eight (8) units from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from Certificate III, IV or 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
WE776 CPPSIS4029A Collect and set out basic surveying data 60 Unit of competency
WE772 CPPSIS4025A Collect basic GNSS data 20 Unit of competency
WE777 CPPSIS4030A Operate surveying equipment 100 Unit of competency
WE778 CPPSIS4031A Perform surveying computations 60 Unit of competency
WE784 CPPSIS4037A Produce computer-aided drawings 70 Unit of competency
WE773 CPPSIS4026A Read and interpret image data 40 Unit of competency
WE769 CPPSIS4022A Store and retrieve spatial data 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Eight (8) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB719 RIIRIS401A Apply site risk management system 40 Unit of competency
D7776 ICADBS502A Design a database 50 Unit of competency
D0797 BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
WC229 CPPCMN4005A Facilitate effective teamwork 40 Unit of competency
WC128 CPPCMN4006A Facilitate effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
WC126 CPPCMN4002B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D1236 CPPDSM3009A Maintain workplace safety in the property industry 20 Unit of competency
D0938 BSBPMG510A Manage projects 45 Unit of competency
WE783 CPPSIS4036A Operate spatial software applications 70 Unit of competency
WE774 CPPSIS4027A Organise field services 30 Unit of competency
WE779 CPPSIS4032A Plan and conduct survey expeditions 40 Unit of competency
WE785 CPPSIS4038A Prepare and present GIS data 35 Unit of competency
D1031 BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W622 CPP40109 Certificate IV in Surveying Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ4 CPP40216 Certificate IV in Surveying Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

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