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Advanced Diploma of Surveying
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CPP60121
Your expertise in high-precision measurement and complex control surveys represents years of technical leadership in challenging environments like mining and civil construction. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a dedicated RPL pathway for this Advanced Diploma. Register your interest to be notified as soon as we can guide your experience toward formal recognition.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of surveyors who carry out highly specialised surveying functions in areas such as mining and engineering construction. Duties involve carrying out precise measurements and control surveys relating to engineering structures and mine sites using highly specialised surveying equipment. Surveying skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, agriculture and defence. Cadastral surveying must be undertaken under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. This qualification is suitable for an Australian traineeship pathway.
Qualification Code
CPP60121
Training Package
CPP — Property Services Training Package
AQF Level
Advanced Diploma
Total Units
9 (2 core + 7 elective)
Entry Requirements
Entry points to undertake the CPP60121 Advanced Diploma of surveying are: CPP50116 Diploma of Surveying or CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying or demonstrated relevant vocational experience, skills and knowledge commensurate with the scope of work covered in the CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Supervising Technical Officer | Leading multiple teams to plan and execute complex spatial data collection and manipulation for large-scale engineering products. |
| Senior Surveying Technician | Managing high-precision control surveys and technical risk within mining, civil construction, or defence sectors. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
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If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing senior surveying roles
- ✓Detailed position descriptions for technical leadership
- ✓Performance reviews or employer letters of reference
Technical Surveying Data
- ✓Advanced GNSS control survey logs and reports
- ✓Precise measurement data for engineering structures
- ✓Complex spatial data sets and manipulation records
Project & Risk Management
- ✓Project risk management plans and registers
- ✓Supervision logs for survey team coordination
- ✓Site safety audits and compliance documentation
Quality & Equipment
- ✓Specialised surveying equipment calibration records
- ✓Quality assurance reports for survey end products
- ✓Technical specifications for mining or construction projects
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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