CPP30221 Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Learn to to work with spatial data and read, interpret and apply maps
You'll learn to safely operate in the field and perform computations. On completion you'll have gained basic surveying skills and be ready for an entry level job, or continue with further study in surveying.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus East Perth
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Set your sights on a career in surveying
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work with spatial data and read, interpret and apply maps. You will learn about safety, performing computations and the skills necessary to operate in the field.
Gain basic surveying skills to begin an entry level job in the surveying and spatial information services sector, or continue with further study in surveying at North Metropolitan TAFE.
Important information
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.
On campus
This course requires your attendance in class for 3 days per week when studied full time.  
At-home study
As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete additional study of around 15 hours each week outside of scheduled classes, including private study, assignment preparation, and research. 
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
Please note You can visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
Work placement is optional.
Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
Additional costs include:
- Survey bond of $200 to be paid at start of course. This bond can carry through to the Advanced Diploma of Surveying and will be refunded on course completion, provided there have been no equipment breakages.​ ​
- A scientific calculator. Indicative cost (student price) for a bundled package (calculator & software) is approximately $249.00. This is a course requirement and further information regarding brand and software is provided on enrolment.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CPPSSI3011 Produce basic maps | $0.00 | $41.00 |
| CPPSSI3015 Collect basic surveying data | $0.00 | $41.00 |
| CPPSSI3019 Produce basic plans of surveys | $0.00 | $55.00 |
| CPPSSI3020 Perform simple surveying and spatial computations | $0.00 | $25.00 |
| ICTICT214 Operate application software packages | $0.00 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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$0.00 | $30.00 |
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$0.00 | $46.00 |
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$0.00 | $30.00 |
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$0.00 | $46.00 |
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$0.00 | $41.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CPPSSI3011 Produce basic maps | $0.00 | $41.00 |
| CPPSSI3015 Collect basic surveying data | $0.00 | $41.00 |
| CPPSSI3019 Produce basic plans of surveys | $0.00 | $55.00 |
| CPPSSI3020 Perform simple surveying and spatial computations | $0.00 | $25.00 |
| ICTICT214 Operate application software packages | $0.00 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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$0.00 | $30.00 |
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$0.00 | $46.00 |
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$0.00 | $30.00 |
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$0.00 | $46.00 |
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$0.00 | $41.00 |
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Complete 1 unit
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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$0.00 | $30.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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