Diploma of Spatial Information Services - CPP50221

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $12740

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of skilled spatial information system technicians. They perform advanced data manipulation, including spatial dataset updating and management, development and management of mobile and web-based mapping and use a range of technologies, such as specialised geospatial software, remote sensed imagery, 3-D digital modelling, and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).

Spatial information skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian traineeship pathway.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

32.2%

Technicians and Trades Workers

27.4%

Professionals

9.5%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

19.3%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

13.4%

Mining

12%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $16,788.

The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Property Services Career Pathway

Diploma of Spatial Information Services is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Property Services .

Stream

Surveying & Spatial Information Services

Certificate II

Certificate III

Junior Survey Technician

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Real Estate & Strata Management

Security

Waste Management

Cleaning Operations

Pest Management

Fire Protection Equipment/Systems

Building Design, Accessibility & Sustainability

Pool & Spa Services

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 15 units of competency consisting of:

7 core units

8 elective units.

Electives are to be selected as follows:

8 units from the elective units listed below

up to 2 of the 8 elective units may be selected from any current training package qualification or accredited course, provided they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the integrity of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcomes of other units used to achieve this qualification.

Core Units
BSBPMG430	Undertake project work
CPPSSI5031	Develop a spatial data collection plan
CPPSSI5032	Capture new spatial data
CPPSSI5035	Create spatial data
CPPSSI5036	Integrate spatial datasets
CPPSSI5064	Conduct complex spatial data analysis
CPPSSI6040	Develop 2-D and 3-D terrain visualisations

Elective Units
AHCLPW410	Produce maps for land management purposes
BSBESB402	Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB407	Manage finances for new business venture
BSBSUS411	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness
CPPSSI5037	Maintain spatial data systems
CPPSSI5040	Source, collate and interpret spatial data
CPPSSI5043	Design spatial data storage systems
CPPSSI5060	Develop spreadsheets for spatial data
CPPSSI5062	Conduct photogrammetric mapping
CPPSSI6037	Conduct advanced remote sensing analysis
ICTICT436	Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products
ICTPRG431	Apply query language in relational databases
ICTPRG434	Automate processes
ICTPRG440	Apply introductory programming skills in different languages
PSPLND001	Investigate tenure and land use history
PSPLND012	Review planning documents and environmental assessments

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