C4417 - Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Plan: C4417 - Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Qualification national code: CPP41721
Nominal hours: 890
Career: TAFE
Duration: 0.5 years full-time
Location: RMIT University, City Campus
Owning school: Built Environment and Sustainability (530T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
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Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This qualification is part of a nationally accredited Training package CPP Property Services and was developed by the Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 14.0.
This qualification reflects the role of entry-level technicians who work under supervision to assist a surveying or spatial information services team.
Survey technicians perform a range of duties using surveying tools and equipment, including total stations and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), supported by data management skills.
Spatial information services technicians perform a range of duties using geospatial technologies and specialised software, supported by data management skills.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
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.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this program. Applicants must meet the minimum University Entry requirements for this program.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This qualification is part of a nationally accredited Training Package CPP Property Services and was developed by the Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council. Students of the Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services, who have essential practical experience are eligible to apply for student memberships of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute and the Institution of Surveyors Victoria.
The School has a very strong Industry Advisory Committee, which is the main link between the program and industry. Membership includes staff from local and regional surveying companies and government instrumentalities. The committee meets twice a year and provides feedback on the currency of our programs, the changing needs of industry and has provided input into the customisation of the current program from the Training Package.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
As a student enrolled in an RMIT University program you may access many of the extensive collections of electronic resources and services provided from the RMIT University Library in Melbourne. Resources include e-books, electronic journals and newspapers and product data. Library subject guides and web based tutorials will support your learning.
Electronic resources and the online Ask a Librarian reference service are accessible on and off campus 24 hours per day.
For more information on Library resources and services from Melbourne go to https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
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