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During the Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services, you’ll gain practical experience with industry-standard equipment.
In this certificate you will learn how to use surveying technologies and software to capture, process and present electronic data. You will also learn how to collect and interpret spatial data in various forms and operate surveying equipment to support the land surveying industry.
You’ll become experienced in the field and be able to plan and conduct field surveying operations, operate surveying equipment, collect spatial data using a total station, collect spatial data using GNSS and set out site and building works.
In the office, you’ll also learn how to produce basic plans of survey, store, maintain and retrieve spatial data, apply GIS software to spatial problems, design and produce maps and digitally enhance and process image data.
This qualification is delivered face-to-face in a blend of classroom, online and field activities at our Bundoora campus.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
This certificate includes:
You will study for four days per week in two streams for one semester: one day in the field at the Bundoora campus, one day at the city campus, and two days online.
For students in traineeships, study will complement the workplace training set in the CPP41721-Trainee-training-plan.
You’ll gain industry exposure through regular seminars with guest speakers, and have opportunities to take part in simulated spatial science and survey activities at our Bundoora field station.
Study in this certificate is approximately four days per week:
You should also allow additional time for take-home assignments and study.
The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this qualification and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.
During study in this qualification, you will:
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
Graduates are employed in the spatial information industry as assistants to land surveyors, survey technicians, GIS/GPS operators or as computer draftspersons.
You may initially work in areas like land management, civil and structural engineering, or asset management for local government or mining companies.
Jobs titles may include:
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this program.
Applicants must meet the minimum University Entry requirements for this program.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred degree. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree.
Even though there are no formal pathways into this course, there are often other ways you can gain entry.
Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Surveying and spatial information services guarantees entry into the Diploma of Surveying.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Surveying guarantees entry into the Advanced Diploma of Surveying.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place. To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at How to check if you are eligible.
*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
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**The Victorian Government is currently waiving three (3) eligibility criteria around prior qualifications. This means that more people who want to study a vocational education program at RMIT, and who have studied previously, will be able to access a government subsidised place in a program. Find out how to check your eligibility
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2022 is $315.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession or exemption if you are in a Victorian Government subsidised place and you meet the eligibility criteria.
If your application for a fee concession is approved, you will be charged 20% of the standard government subsidised tuition fee for your program. You will also be charged a lower rate on your student services and amenities fee (SSAF).
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The annual tuition fee for 2022 is AU$XX,XXX.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2022 commencement is AU$XX,XXX.
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Acknowledgement of country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.