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Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
CPP41721
BGI7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of entry-level technicians who work under supervision to assist a surveying or spatial information services team.
Surveying and spatial information skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence.
Survey technicians perform a range of duties using surveying tools and equipment, including total stations and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), supported by data management skills.
Spatial information services technicians perform a range of duties using geospatial technologies and specialised software, supported by data management skills.
Cadastral surveying must be undertaken under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian traineeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in fifteen (15) units of competency consisting of:- Three (3) core units
- Twelve (12) elective units.
This qualification provides for a specialisation in either surveying or spatial information. The RTO is to insert the specialisation on the testamur, either:
- CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying)
or
- CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Spatial Information).
For a specialisation in surveying, electives are to be selected as follows:
- a minimum of six (6) units from Group A
- an additional six (6) units from Group A, Group B and/or Group C
or
- up to two (2) of the six (6) elective units from Group A, Group B and/or Group C may be selected from any current training package or accredited course provided they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve the qualification.
For a specialisation in spatial information, electives are to be selected as follows:
- a minimum of six (6) units from Group B
- an additional six (6) units from Group A, Group B and/or Group C
or
- up to two (2) of the six (6) elective units from Group A, Group B and/or Group C may be selected from any current training package or accredited course provided they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the AQF level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve the qualification.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AE32 | Surveying |
| AE33 | Spatial Information |
1. Core Units
Three (3) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCV28 | CPPSSI4025 | Collect spatial data using GNSS | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCV23 | CPPSSI4036 | Operate spatial software applications | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCV30 | CPPSSI3020 | Perform simple surveying and spatial computations | 110 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Surveying Elective Units
A minimum of six (6) units must be chosen from the Group A elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCV18 | CPPSSI4040 | Collect spatial data using a total station | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OCV26 | CPPSSI4030 | Operate surveying equipment | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OCV25 | CPPSSI4031 | Perform surveying computations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCV24 | CPPSSI4032 | Plan and conduct field surveying operations | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCV31 | CPPSSI3019 | Produce basic plans of surveys | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCV20 | CPPSSI4037 | Produce computer-aided drawings | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCU92 | CPPSSI4041 | Set out site and building works | 65 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Spatial Information Services Elective Units
A minimum of six (6) units must be chosen from group B elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCV21 | CPPSSI4035 | Apply GIS software to spatial problems | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCV15 | CPPSSI5035 | Create spatial data | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCV19 | CPPSSI4039 | Design and produce maps | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCU84 | CPPSSI4026 | Digitally enhance and process image data | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCV22 | CPPSSI4034 | Maintain spatial data | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCU78 | CPPSSI4024 | Source and assess spatial data | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OCV29 | CPPSSI4022 | Store and retrieve spatial data | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C General Elective Units
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJ3 | CPP40316 | Certificate IV in Spatial Information Services | Qualification |
| BAJ4 | CPP40216 | Certificate IV in Surveying | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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