Qualification Outline

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23/07/2026 1:59 AM AWST

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Diploma of Spatial Information Services

Diploma of Spatial Information Services

Qualification
National Code:
CPP50212
State Code:
J358
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
930
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2021
VET Act Conditions
No new contracts from date published in Government Gazette. Transition provisions apply for current contracts.
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 spatial information services 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 and spatial information services (SSIS) 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
WE787 CPPSIS5032A Capture new spatial data 100 Unit of competency
WE839 CPPSIS6040A Develop 2-D and 3-D terrain visualisations 160 Unit of competency
WE791 CPPSIS5036A Integrate spatial datasets 60 Unit of competency
WE786 CPPSIS5031A Plan spatial data collection and validation 40 Unit of competency
WE794 CPPSIS5039A Produce spatial project deliverables 100 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
D3090 ICPKN315C Apply knowledge and requirements of the multimedia sector 60 Unit of competency
WB719 RIIRIS401A Apply site risk management system 40 Unit of competency
WE795 CPPSIS5040A Collate and interpret spatial data 20 Unit of competency
WE817 CPPSIS5062A Conduct photogrammetric mapping 35 Unit of competency
D7861 ICAICT307A Customise packaged software applications for clients 40 Unit of competency
WE798 CPPSIS5043A Design a spatial data storage system 40 Unit of competency
WE793 CPPSIS5038A Develop a complex spatial and aspatial database 60 Unit of competency
D0793 BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets 60 Unit of competency
D7871 ICAICT409A Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products 55 Unit of competency
D0911 BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
WB921 BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
WC126 CPPCMN4002B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
C8180 PSPLAND302A Investigate tenure and land use history 40 Unit of competency
WE792 CPPSIS5037A Maintain complex spatial data systems 60 Unit of competency
D0708 BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
WE819 CPPSIS5064A Manipulate and analyse GIS data 50 Unit of competency
WE790 CPPSIS5035A Obtain and validate spatial data 20 Unit of competency
D6901 AHCLPW404A Produce maps for land management purposes 60 Unit of competency
C8197 PSPLAND501A Review planning documents and environmental assessments 40 Unit of competency
D7862 ICAICT308A Use advanced features of computer applications 35 Unit of competency
WE815 CPPSIS5060A Use complex spreadsheets for spatial information 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W977 CPP50211 Diploma of Spatial Information Services Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAI5 CPP50216 Diploma of Spatial Information Services Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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