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Advanced Diploma of Surveying


 National Code: CPP60121
 TAFE SA Code: TP01401


2024 start

Description

Equip yourself with skills to carry out highly specialised surveying functions in areas such as mining and engineering construction, with this nationally recognised qualification. Building on from the Diploma of Surveying, you will gain the educational and practical training necessary to extend your career in the surveying, mapping, and geographical information systems (GIS) industries.
Surveying is an integral part of local, state and national land management programs, building and construction projects, environmental studies, navigational systems and monitoring of emergency situations.

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24 months 

Full Time

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Regency Park

Closed

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Full Time
Apply on Mon 5 Aug 2024

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • Diploma of Surveying CPP50116 or Diploma of Surveying CPP50121
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 24 month course
Subsidised
$1,172
$4,688
Concession
$891
$3,563
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$3,750
$15,000

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

  • Help with Fees

    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Possible job roles include:
    • Surveying Assistant.
    • Surveying or Spatial Technician
    • Mine and Engineering Surveyor

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Advanced Diploma of Surveying (CPP60121)
    This course covers processes to follow in order to conduct advanced Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) control surveys and complex engineering set-out surveys, and how to manage risk and monitor engineering structures. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 8 core units plus 8 electives.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Conduct advanced GNSS control surveys 70
    Manage project risk 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Conduct identification surveys 60
    Conduct open pit mine surveys 140
    Conduct precision surveys 60
    Design basic engineering structures 140
    Monitor engineering structures 120
    Produce mine drawings 60
    Survey subsurface utility information 60

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Advanced Diploma of Surveying
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