31 weeks, including 1 week of vacation
8/11 Logandowns Drive, Meadowbrook, QLD 4131
16 Jun 2026
Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Perform simple surveying and spatial computations
Core unit
Collect spatial data using GNSS
Core unit
Operate spatial software applications
Core unit
Produce basic plans of surveys
Group A: Surveying elective
Operate surveying equipment
Group A: Surveying elective
Perform surveying computations
Group A: Surveying elective
Plan and conduct field surveying operations
Group A: Surveying elective
Produce computer-aided drawings
Group A: Surveying elective
Collect spatial data using a total station
Group A: Surveying elective
Set out site and building works
Group A: Surveying elective
Store and retrieve spatial data
Group B: Spatial Information Services elective
Source and assess spatial data
Group B: Spatial Information Services elective
Digitally enhance and process image data
Group B: Spatial Information Services elective
Maintain spatial data
Group B: Spatial Information Services elective
Apply GIS software to spatial problems
Group B: Spatial Information Services elective
Design and produce maps
Group B: Spatial Information Services elective
Create spatial data
Group B: Spatial Information Services elective
Read and interpret maps
Group C: General elective
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Group C: General elective
Lead team effectiveness
Group C: General elective
Produce basic maps
Group C: General elective
Prepare and present GIS data
Group C: General elective
Develop spreadsheets for spatial data
Group C: General elective
Survey subsurface utility information
Group C: General elective
Create basic relational databases
Group C: General elective
Design databases
Group C: General elective
Apply query language in relational databases
Group C: General elective
Automate processes
Group C: General elective
Write scripts for software applications
Group C: General elective
Apply introductory programming skills in different languages
Group C: General elective
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Group C: General elective
Investigate tenure and land use history
Group C: General elective
Common Questions
The tuition fees vary by student type: International students pay $15,500.00, International students (On Shore) pay $11,960.00 (discounted), and Domestic students pay $10,500.00. There is also a non-refundable initial application processing fee of $50.00 and an amenity fee of $300.00. If you apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), an additional charge of $700 per unit applies.
All learners must have numeracy skills and English reading, writing, and speaking skills at an Australian Year 10 level or equivalent. International learners must also have an IELTS score of 5.5 overall, with no band below 5.5. Additionally, all learners must complete the SRDITA assessment for LLN Level 4 and digital skills, have access to a computer and the internet, and possess basic computer skills to navigate websites and perform simple word-processing tasks.
After completing the CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying), learners may choose to complete the CPP50221 Diploma of Spatial Information Services. Successful completion may also provide a pathway to further study including the Diploma of Surveying and Advanced Diploma of Surveying.
The course starts on June 16, 2026 and runs for 31 weeks, including 1 week of vacation. It is located at 8/11 Logandowns Drive, Meadowbrook, QLD 4131.
SRDITA ensures student fee security by limiting domestic student payments to no more than $1,500 in advance. All international student prepaid tuition fees are safeguarded through the Australian Government's Tuition Protection Service (TPS). Fees may be paid via monthly instalments through a Pay-As-You-Go fee schedule.
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