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Certificate II in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
This is a starting point for people who want to get into surveying or spatial information work but have no experience yet, and it is also a way to build the study skills needed before moving on to further training.
- How long it takes
- 6 to 12 months
- typical for this level
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- QLD, WA
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate II in Surveying and Spatial Information Services asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in maps and spatial information
- a willingness to follow safety procedures on site
- good organisational skills for storing and retrieving data
- an eye for detail when collecting information
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Certificate II or Certificate III?
Certificate III is a higher level. This Certificate II prepares you for routine tasks under direct supervision and for workforce entry or further training. From here, most people continue into a Certificate III.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
Diploma of Surveying
Leads to work as a, median pay $87,400 (estimate).
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for North Metropolitan TAFE (opens in a new tab)
North Metropolitan TAFE
16 campuses, WA
4.1from 903 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers are helpful and knowledgeable
- Courses provide strong practical skills
- Website for Srdita (opens in a new tab)
Srdita
Scientific Research Development Institute of Technology Australia, QLD
5.0from 1 Google reviews
What you’ll learn
8 units: 4 that everyone takes and 4 you choose.
- Construction site safety
- Collecting spatial data
- Surveying equipment basics
- Storing and retrieving data
- Producing basic maps
See all 4 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It is for people with no experience who want to start in surveying or spatial information work, or build study skills before further training. You learn to work safely, collect basic spatial data under supervision, store it, and produce basic maps.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services?
Certificate III is a higher level. This Certificate II prepares you for routine tasks under direct supervision and for workforce entry or further training. From here, most people continue into a Certificate III.
How is it different from Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services?
Certificate IV is a higher level. This Certificate II prepares you for routine tasks under direct supervision and for workforce entry or further training.