Surveying

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Surveyor Assistant

A Surveyor Assistant aids surveying projects by setting up equipment, taking measurements, and following the supervising surveyor's directions.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Land Surveyor

A Land Surveyor maps land contours for construction, collaborates with industry pros, uses specialised equipment, and manages projects on-site.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Unknown

Building Surveyor

Building Surveyors ensure structures meet safety and code standards, assess plans, inspect buildings, and provide improvement recommendations.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Unknown

Building Inspector

A Building Inspector ensures construction projects meet Australian codes by inspecting plans and sites for safety and compliance.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Unknown

Construction Surveyor

A Construction Surveyor measures land and marks construction sites to ensure projects comply with design specifications and legal requirements.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Underground Service Locator

An Underground Service Locator identifies and maps underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation, ensuring safety on construction sites.

Avg yearly income $92,508
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in surveying

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
52873WA

Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator Engineering Technician
Surveyor Assistant Project Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator Engineering Technician Surveyor Assistant Project Coordinator + 2 more
CPP50121

Diploma of Surveying
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $26,038
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Land Surveyor Building Surveyor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Land Surveyor Building Surveyor
CPP30221

Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 6 months
$0 - $395
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Surveyor Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Surveyor Assistant
CPC60121

Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$0 - $43,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Surveyor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Surveyor
CPP41721

Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,135
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Surveyor Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Surveyor Assistant

Bachelor of Arts (Geography)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Geographer Geography Teacher
Geomorphologist GIS Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Geographer Geography Teacher Geomorphologist GIS Analyst + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Geography)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Conservation Scientist Geographer
GIS Analyst
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Conservation Scientist Geographer GIS Analyst + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Geospatial Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Geospatial Analyst Geospatial Engineer
Photogrammetrist Geospatial Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Geospatial Analyst Geospatial Engineer Photogrammetrist Geospatial Scientist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Geography)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,314
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Hydrologist Soil Scientist
Cartographer GIS Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Hydrologist Soil Scientist Cartographer GIS Analyst + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Geography)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Conservation Officer Geography Teacher
Planning and Development Surveyor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Conservation Officer Geography Teacher Planning and Development Surveyor + 1 more

Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $44,550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Surveyor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Surveyor

Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $35,552
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Surveyor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Surveyor

Master of Building Surveying
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $67,070
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Consultant Building Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Consultant Building Surveyor Quantity Surveyor + 1 more

Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cadastral Surveyor Hydrographic Surveyor Photogrammetrist
Geospatial Analyst Mining Surveyor Land Surveyor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cadastral Surveyor Hydrographic Surveyor Photogrammetrist Geospatial Analyst Mining Surveyor Land Surveyor + 3 more
CPP60121

Advanced Diploma of Surveying
Blended, On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,450
  • Completed Diploma of Surveying or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Land Surveyor Construction Surveyor Building Surveyor
  • Completed Diploma of Surveying or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Land Surveyor Construction Surveyor Building Surveyor
RIICCM202E

Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Underground Service Locator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Underground Service Locator
LGA40120

Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Control)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $3,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Local Government Officer Environmental Health Officer
Building Inspector
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Local Government Officer Environmental Health Officer Building Inspector + 1 more
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