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Diploma of Surveying

National ID: CPP50121 | State ID: BGI9

Gain skills to conduct more complex engineering surveys

There is a focus on geodetic surveying and there is a large selection of electives available. On completion you will be eligible for an Associate membership of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute.

Extend your studies and knowledge of surveying

This course will further develop your skills by teaching you how to operate sophisticated surveying equipment and software for conducting more complex engineering surveys, including road design and set out surveys and more complex surveying tasks.

This Diploma has a focus on geodetic surveying including how to conduct geodetic surveys and perform computations. You will also develop industry-specific skills including how to design basic engineering structures and plan spatial data collection. A large selection of electives is available, such as producing maps for land management purposes, producing mine drawings and how to set out stormwater systems.

When you complete this Diploma, you will be eligible for an Associate membership of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (Engineering and Mining Commission).

Gain these skills

  • Conduct advanced Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) data collection
  • Set out surveys
  • Create engineering drawings
  • Perform advanced surveying computations

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Surveying Technician, Spatial Science Technician and Surveying assistant

Further Study Option(s)

Advanced Diploma of Surveying

Course overview

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East Perth

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
East Perth Two semesters Yes No selection criteria
Last updated on September 3, 2025