Diploma of Spatial Information Services

9391

CRICOS Code 066390B National Code CPP50207

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Description

Become a certified professional in the spatial information services sector. This course deals with the fields of remote sensing, photogrammetry, mapping and geographic information systems. At the completion of this course you will be able to collect, store and analyse geospatial data and prepare documentation based on that data.

Duration

1.5 years full time

Locations, tuition fees and intakes

Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from A$300 - $1,000 per course.

Campuses in Sydney	2012		2013
	Intakes*	Total course fee	Intakes*	Total course fee
Ultimo	Jul	A$20,250	Jul	A$20,250

 

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Package Options

TAFE-to-TAFE (T2T) pathway

This course is also offered as part of the Spatial C3-D package which includes the following courses:

• 19377 - Certificate 3 in Spatial Information Services
• 9391 - Diploma of Spatial Information Services

Career Opportunities

This course provides the necessary educational background for a range of positions and levels in spatial information services, such as cartographic technician and geographic information systems officer.

Completion of the course and relevant work experience will enable you to be recognised as Certified Professionals in Spatial Sciences.

Entry Requirements

• Prerequisite: Certificate 3 in Spatial Information Services (19377)
• Ultimo College requires Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or Certificate 3 in Advanced English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent
• Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 46 or Certificate 3 in Advanced English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent

Course Structure

To receive the Diploma of Spatial Information Services students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units.

Note: Additional units contain compulsory and elective units which may vary between each semester and campus, and will depend on a number of considerations including the packaging rules for the qualification and demand for the unit.

Core Units

• Capture new spatial data
• Determine suitable information sources to create new spatial datasets
• Develop 2D and 3D terrain visualisations
• Implement a spatial information services project plan
• Integrate spatial datasets
• Plan spatial data collection and validation
• Produce spatial project deliverables

Additional Units

• Collate and interpret spatial data
• Conduct advanced remote sensing analysis
• Design a spatial data storage system
• Determine spatial data requirements
• Develop a complex spatial and aspatial database
• Develop and use complex spreadsheets
• Ensure a safe workplace
• Facilitate work teams
• Identify components of multimedia
• Implement and maintain management plans to control risk
• Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
• Lead work teams
• Maintain complex spatial data systems
• Maintain effective internal and external spatial communication networks
• Manage budgets and financial plans
• Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems
• Monitor and control the spatial components of projects
• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• Prepare budgets and financial plans
• Produce maps for land management purposes
• Report on workplace performance
• Undertake spatial process improvement to reduce costs and improve service
• Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• Work placement

Additional Information

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Course information and offerings are subject to change at any time.