Equip yourself with the skills to support a surveying team and learn how to use surveying technologies and software to capture, process and present electronic data to prepare and present geographic information system (GIS) data.
This course is an ideal choice to further develop your skills and knowledge in the surveying and spatial information industry, to take on a more senior or supervisory role. This is a huge growth industry, with skilled professionals in high demand.
You will learn how to use surveying technologies and software to capture, process and present electronic data, and have access to surveying equipment in order to produce computer-aided drawings (CAD) and survey plans so that you can prepare and present geographic information system (GIS) data.
Practical skills are combined with important analytical skills like maintaining workplace safety and developing environmentally sustainable methods, to ensure you're learning the latest industry practices.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
How is all that data used?
The GIS (Geographic Information System) used in surveying captures and stores data related to positions on the Earth's surface. It’s used to create maps that reveal spatial relationships that are critical in areas such as agriculture, healthcare or military intelligence.
Technicians and geospatial information scientists and technologists utilise GIS information to produce data layers, maps, graphs, and reports. They compile data from remote sensing devices, and cartographic or global positioning system maps, and enter it into GIS databases that are then utilised all around the world as an information source.
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Looking to build on your surveying skills?
Equip yourself with the practical skills to support a surveying team by enrolling into the Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services. This course is an ideal stepping-stone to further your training in the surveying and spatial information industry.
This qualification is delivered with a specialisation in surveying and on graduation you will receive a Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying).
During your studies, you will learn how to use surveying technologies and software to capture, process and present electronic data. You will also have access to surveying equipment in order to produce computer-aided drawings and survey plans so that you can prepare and present Geographic Information System (GIS) data.
Practical skills are combined, with important analytical skills like maintaining workplace safety and developing environmentally sustainable methods. Our lecturers are experts in the field with close ties to industry to ensure our training reflects the latest industry practices.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.