Certificate IV in Surveying
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
Surveying is based on the collection, management and presentation of information related to surveying, mapping and geographical information systems.
These services are used in a wide range of circumstances and are an integral part of local, state and national land management programs, building and construction projects, environmental studies, navigational systems and monitoring of emergency situations.This program provides the educational and practical training for a career in the surveying, mapping, and geographical information systems (GIS) industries.The emphasis is on practical experience using industry-standard equipment.
You will use various surveying technologies and software for electronic data capture, processing and presentation.Areas of study include surveying practice including computing and produce maps using GIS program, drafting using AutoCAD software, compute coordinates using survey softwares like LisCAD, use of level, chain, total station and global positioning systems (GPS), communication skills, and occupational health and safety.
This program is available as either Traineeship or Non-Traineeship program.
This program is currently offered to applicants considering a career in surveying after a career in a related or non related field.
Structure
C4388 Courses
C4388 Core Units - Select ALL Six (6) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collect spatial data using GNSS (CPPSIS4025) | 20 | GEOM5140C | City Campus |
| Organise surveying field services (CPPSIS4027) | 30 | GEOM5141C | City Campus |
| Perform surveying computations (CPPSIS4031) | 60 | GEOM5142C | City Campus |
| Produce computer-aided drawings (CPPSIS4037) | 80 | COSC6206C | City Campus |
| Collect spatial data using terrestrial technologies (CPPSIS4040) | 60 | COSC6207C | City Campus |
| Set out site and building works (CPPSIS4041) | 60 | GEOM5143C | City Campus |
C4388 Elective Units - Select ALL Eight (8) Courses. NB: Courses 051972-CPPCMN4002 and 051979-CPPDSM3009 are included for historical enrolments and are no longer delivered.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigate tenure and land use history (PSPLND001) | 40 | ENVI5109C | City Campus |
| Store and retrieve spatial data (CPPSIS4022) | 50 | GEOM5144C | City Campus |
| Digitally enhance and process image data (CPPSIS4026) | 40 | COSC6208C | City Campus |
| Operate surveying equipment (CPPSIS4030) | 100 | GEOM5145C | City Campus |
| Conduct field surveying operations (CPPSIS4032) | 40 | GEOM5146C | City Campus |
| Prepare and present GIS data (CPPSIS4038) | 40 | GEOM5147C | City Campus |
| Develop spreadsheets for spatial data (CPPSIS5060) | 40 | COSC6209C | City Campus |
| Manage budgets and financial plans (BSBFIM501) | 70 | ACCT5431C | City Campus |
| Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices (CPPCMN4002) | 40 | OHTH5944C | City Campus |
| Maintain workplace safety in the property industry (CPPDSM3009) | 35 | OHTH5945C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Every student is required to apply direct here. Check the RMIT website for further details.
Equity admissions schemes RMIT understands that people’s backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success. Further information is available at equity admissions schemes.
Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to completing Year 10 ( this could also be demonstrated by the completion of a Certificate-II or through work experience).
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based. This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for.
Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes.
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