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Surveying and planning courses
8 surveying and planning qualifications in Australia, from certificates to the degree, compared side by side: cost, duration, providers and where each one leads.
- Qualifications
- 8
on this page
- Providers
- 44
across all qualifications
Which of these is right for you?
We don't recommend one provider over another, but four things usually decide which qualification is the right one to start with.
- How much time can you give it?
- A certificate usually runs months, not years, and gets you working sooner. A degree is a multi-year commitment, but it's the only route into a registered profession like pharmacist.
- Do you want to study online, on campus, or both?
- Check each qualification's study modes below. Some are online only, some require placements or on-campus units even in a mostly online course.
- What's your entry point?
- If you're starting from school leaver or career change with no background in the field, the lowest rung on the ladder is usually the realistic start, not the top qualification.
- Which role are you aiming for?
- Some roles need one specific qualification. Others accept several. The roles section below says which qualification on this page actually gets you there.
The surveying and planning qualifications
8 qualifications, from certificates through to a degree. Each links through to cost, duration and the providers that teach it.
Certificates and diplomas
Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
11 providersThis is the study path for people who want to work as building surveyors or certifiers, the professionals who check that homes and commercial buildings meet the National Construction Code.
Advanced DiplomaView qualification →Certificate II in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
3 providersThis is a starting point for people who want to get into surveying or spatial information work but have no experience yet, and it is also a way to build the study skills needed before moving on to further training.
Certificate IIView qualification →Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
5 providersYou would learn to work as a surveying or spatial information services assistant, supporting a survey team with fieldwork, basic data collection, drafting and map production.
Certificate IIIView qualification →Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
8 providersA Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services prepares you for entry-level technician work in a surveying or spatial information team, assisting qualified staff rather than running jobs on your own.
Certificate IVView qualification →Diploma of Surveying
8 providersThis diploma builds on the field and office skills of a surveying technician, taking them into precision measurement, setting out and the calculations behind large surveys.
DiplomaView qualification →