This qualification reflects the role of surveying technicians who work under supervision to support a surveying team. They perform a range of duties using surveying tools and equipment, including total stations and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply in some States where cadastral and mining surveying must be undertaken under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements. Course Structure To receive the Certificate IV in Surveying students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units. Core Units Collect spatial data using GNSS Organise surveying field services Perform surveying computations Produce computer-aided drawings Collect spatial data using terrestrial technologies Set out site and building works Additional Units Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Store and retrieve spatial data Operate surveying equipment Conduct field surveying operations Operate spatial software applications Prepare and present GIS data Develop spreadsheets for spatial data Provide First Aid Career opportunities Geographic Information Services (GIS) Assistant, or Surveyor's Assistant. Articulation When you finish this course you may be entitled to study the Diploma of Surveying 11704A.