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Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
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CPP30226
You have supported surveying teams in the field, collecting data and producing the plans that shape our built environment. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest to be notified as soon as this assessment pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of surveying or spatial information services assistants who work under supervision to support a surveying or spatial information services team. They perform a range of duties from collecting basic spatial data and providing field support services, to simple drafting and map production.Surveying and spatial information skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, 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.This qualification is suitable for an Australian traineeship pathway.
Qualification Code
CPP30226
Training Package
CPP — Property Services Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
11 (6 core + 5 elective)
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no entry requirements.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Junior Technical Officer | Assisting in the collection and manipulation of spatial data for civil or mining projects. |
| Surveying Assistant | Providing critical field support to registered surveyors during cadastral or engineering surveys. |
| Spatial Data Operator | Using software packages to produce basic maps and survey plans for town planning. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
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
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
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
- ✓Detailed resume or CV
- ✓Current position descriptions
- ✓Records of employment in surveying
Field Data Collection
- ✓GPS/GNSS data logs
- ✓Total station setup records
- ✓Field notes and site sketches
Mapping & Drafting
- ✓Basic survey plans
- ✓CAD file exports
- ✓GIS data entries and map layers
Spatial Computation
- ✓Area and volume calculations
- ✓Data reduction spreadsheets
- ✓Software output reports
Safety & Compliance
- ✓White Card (CPCWHS1001)
- ✓JSA and SWMS records
- ✓Site induction logs
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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