INSTRUCTORS:
Tharushika Balasooriya
Teacher/ Surveyor - BSc (Hons) Surveying SciencesSachini Premarathna
SurveyorAddress
8/11 Logandowns Drive, Meadowbrook, QLD 4131 View mapApply for Enrolment
Initial Application Processing Fee: $50.00 (Non-Refundable Application Fee)
Amenity Fee: $300.00
For International students: $15,500.00
For International students (On Shore): $ 11,960.00 (discounted)
For Domestic students: $ 10 500.00
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).
Delivery Modes
Face-to-Face
Training is primarily delivered at the SRDITA Meadowbrook campus through classroom and practical field activities. Some learning activities, assessment support and online learning may also be provided where appropriate to meet course and nominal hour requirements.
Blended Distance Education
Complete the theory through recorded learning resources and/or live online classes, with support from qualified trainers. Students must attend the mandatory face-to-face practical field training block at the SRDITA Meadowbrook campus to complete practical training and assessment requirements.
Note: Blended Distance Education is available only for approved non-CRICOS courses and eligible students. Eligible students include Australian Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents, and approved temporary visa holders who are lawfully entitled to study in Australia (for example, Subclass 482, 485, 491 and 494 visa holders). International Students studying under a Student Visa (Subclass 500) are not eligible for this delivery mode and must enrol in the approved CRICOS delivery mode.
Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Start your career pathway in surveying with SRDITA’s Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services.
This 31-week nationally recognised qualification is delivered by SRDITA as a Registered Training Organisation, in line with the relevant national training package requirements and ASQA standards.
The course is designed for students who want to gain practical skills for work in land surveying, construction surveying and spatial information services. Students learn how to collect and record survey data, read plans and maps, carry out measurements, use surveying instruments, and support field and office-based surveying tasks.
Fieldwork is an important part of the course. Students gain practical experience in workplace-style activities and learn how surveying work is carried out safely and accurately under supervision.
The course is suitable for students who are new to the industry, as well as those wanting to build stronger technical skills for surveying support roles.
Successful completion may support entry-level employment in surveying and spatial information services and provide a pathway to further study, including the Diploma of Surveying and Advanced Diploma of Surveying.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of entry-level technicians who work under supervision to support surveying and spatial information services teams.
Students develop skills that may be applied across a range of industry areas, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence.
Surveying technicians may assist with field and office tasks using surveying tools and equipment, including total stations and global navigation satellite systems. Spatial information services technicians may use geospatial technologies and specialised software to collect, manage and process spatial data.
Cadastral surveying work must be carried out under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Students should refer to the relevant state or territory regulatory authority for specific requirements.
At the time of publication, there are no licensing, legislative or certification requirements attached to this qualification.
This qualification may also be suitable as part of an Australian traineeship pathway.
Possible Career Pathways
This qualification may support employment in supervised surveying and spatial information services roles, including Surveying Technician, Survey Assistant, Field Survey Technician, Spatial Information Services Technician, GIS Assistant, Mapping Assistant and Geospatial Data Assistant.
Entry requirements
Learners are required to:
- At a minimum, learners must demonstrate numeracy and English language skills equivalent to Australian Year 10. This includes the ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to participate in training, complete assessments and achieve the requirements of the qualification.
- International applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.0, with no individual band score below 6.0, or an equivalent recognised English language test result accepted by SRDITA.
- Complete the SRDITA assessment for LLN Level 4 and digital skills
- Have access to a computer and the internet
- Possess basic computer skills to navigate websites and perform simple word-processing tasks
When you study with SRDITA, we want to see you succeed. Our general entry requirements help ensure you have the necessary existing knowledge and skills to complete your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements outlined in this section.
Fieldwork Requirement
Learners are required to supply the following:
- Closed shoes suitable for working in parks and gardens
- Loose-fitting long-sleeve shirt and pants for sun protection
- Wide-brimmed hat for sun protection.
Pathways
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.
Pre-requisites
There are no Co-requisites for this qualification.
Co-requisites
There are no Co-requisites for this qualification.
List of Units
SRDITA delivers 15 units for the Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying).
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Courses List
CPP60121 Advanced Diploma of Surveying
February 1, 2027
