CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying
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.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus East Perth
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
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).
- Conduct advanced Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) data collection
- Set out surveys
- Create engineering drawings
- Perform advanced surveying computations
I have the following attributes:
- Good mathematics skills
- Able to work neatly and accurately
- Methodical with an eye for detail
- Able to communicate effectively with range of people and work within a team environment
- Enjoy practical work
- Ability to problem solve
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPPSSI5047 Conduct GNSS surveys | $97.20 | $28.80 | $46.00 |
| CPPSSI5048 Conduct engineering surveys | $64.80 | $19.20 | $35.00 |
| CPPSSI5053 Perform complex surveying computations | $129.60 | $38.40 | $30.00 |
| CPPSSI5054 Perform geodetic surveying computations | $129.60 | $38.40 | $35.00 |
| CPPSSI5057 Conduct precision surveys | $64.80 | $19.20 | $46.00 |
| CPPSSI5058 Conduct geodetic surveys | $97.20 | $28.80 | $41.00 |
| CPPSSI5061 Survey subsurface utility information | $81.00 | $24.00 | $50.00 |
| CPPSSI5065 Design basic engineering structures | $291.60 | $86.40 | $55.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $40.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $41.00 |
|
|
$162.00 | $48.00 | $41.00 |
|
|
$178.20 | $52.80 | $46.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $60.00 |
|
|
$226.80 | $67.20 | $60.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $65.00 |
*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 | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPPSSI5047 Conduct GNSS surveys | $97.20 | $28.80 | $46.00 |
| CPPSSI5048 Conduct engineering surveys | $64.80 | $19.20 | $35.00 |
| CPPSSI5053 Perform complex surveying computations | $129.60 | $38.40 | $30.00 |
| CPPSSI5054 Perform geodetic surveying computations | $129.60 | $38.40 | $35.00 |
| CPPSSI5057 Conduct precision surveys | $64.80 | $19.20 | $46.00 |
| CPPSSI5058 Conduct geodetic surveys | $97.20 | $28.80 | $41.00 |
| CPPSSI5061 Survey subsurface utility information | $81.00 | $24.00 | $50.00 |
| CPPSSI5065 Design basic engineering structures | $291.60 | $86.40 | $55.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $40.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $41.00 |
|
|
$162.00 | $48.00 | $41.00 |
|
|
$178.20 | $52.80 | $46.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $60.00 |
|
|
$226.80 | $67.20 | $60.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $65.00 |
*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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