Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Surveying
Diploma of Surveying
CPP50121
BGI9
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 skilled surveying technicians who hold advanced surveying skills and perform duties in the field involving the performance of precise measurements and setting out of structures using specialised surveying equipment. In the office they map onsite measurements and draft plans.
Surveying skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, agriculture and defence.
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 sixteen (16) units of competency consisting of:- Eight (8) core units
- Eight (8) elective units.
- Electives are to be selected as follows:
- Eight (8) units from the electives listed below
or
- up to two (2) of the eight (8) elective units may be selected from any current training package provided they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the integrity of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
1. Core Units
Eight (8) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCV05 | CPPSSI5048 | Conduct engineering surveys | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCU98 | CPPSSI5058 | Conduct geodetic surveys | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCV07 | CPPSSI5047 | Conduct GNSS surveys | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCU99 | CPPSSI5057 | Conduct precision surveys | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCU81 | CPPSSI5065 | Design basic engineering structures | 180 | Unit of competency |
| OCV01 | CPPSSI5053 | Perform complex surveying computations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCU77 | CPPSSI5054 | Perform geodetic surveying computations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCU96 | CPPSSI5061 | Survey subsurface utility information | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Nine (9) electives must be completed, with at least seven (7) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAI4 | CPP50116 | Diploma of Surveying | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry points to undertake the CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying are:
CPP40216 Certificate IV in Surveying
or
CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying)
or
demonstrated relevant vocational experience, skills and knowledge commensurate with the scope of work covered in the CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying).
Traineeships and Apprenticeships