CPP30226 Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services

(School-based Traineeships)

Want to start a career in surveying while still at school? Would you like to start a traineeship? Consider Industry Training Alliance for your NSW School-based Traineeship!

NSW School-based Traineeships

To take part, you’ll need to be:

  • signed into a School-based Traineeship with a surveying employer

  • be enrolled in the HSC at a NSW Government, Catholic or Independent school

School based traineeships are available only to NSW students as part of their Year 11 and Year 12 studies.

ABOUT YOUR TRAINING

Qualification: CPP30226 Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services

Duration: 2 years for school-based traineeships

  • Up to 3 hours a week of online training for 7 terms

  • 130 days of workplace training, 1 day a week over the 2 years (may include school holidays, and yes, you will be paid by your employer!)

Delivery mode: Online and in your workplace

Fee-free for eligible NSW school-based traineeship students.

COURSE FEES

WHAT YOU'LL COMPLETE

To earn your qualification, you'll demonstrate competency across 11 units:

  • 6 core units

  • 5 elective units

CORE UNITS

  • CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

  • CPPSSI3011 Produce basic maps

  • CPPSSI3015 Collect basic surveying data

  • CPPSSI3019 Produce basic plans of surveys

  • CPPSSI3020 Perform simple surveying and spatial computations

  • ICTICT214 Operate application software packages

ELECTIVE UNITS

  • CPPSSI3016 Provide field support services for surveying and spatial projects

  • CPPSSI3021 Visually interpret image data

  • CPPSSI4022 Store and retrieve spatial data

  • CPPSSI4030 Operate surveying equipment

  • MEM30012 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

STUDENT SUPPORT

POLICIES

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All enrolled students (16+ years of age) can access free, confidential counselling through Australian Counselling Services (ACS) at www.acscounselling.com.au. If you need support with personal, academic, or workplace challenges, you can also contact:

These services provide confidential support to help you maintain your wellbeing throughout your studies.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS

Students have the right to lodge complaints and appeals. Complaints may relate to:

  • Training

  • Assessment

  • Fees

  • Student services

  • Staff conduct

Complaints will be handled fairly, confidentially and promptly.

Students will need a USI Number, access to a computer (with video and audio capabilities), Microsoft Office or equivalent, internet access, a scientific calculator, and a mobile device for practical evidence collection. Mac computers and tablets are not recommended.

This course requires the student to complete approximately 10-hours of self directed learning per week over and above the online training as well as their practical field work.

The CPP30226 Certificate III course commences 28 January 2027

For more information, please contact the ITA Office on (02) 9129 6771 or info@ita-au.edu.au

To register your expression of interest for enrolment please click on the Express Your Interest box below.

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