CPP41721 QLD Skills Assure Supplier Funding
Want to start a career in surveying while still at school? Would you like to start a traineeship? Consider us for your traineeship or school-based traineeship!
TRAINING PATHWAYS
Pathway 1: School-based traineeships
To access a subsidised training place, a student must meet the following criteria:
be enrolled in Year 10, 11, or 12 in a Queensland Schools
be currently employed as a Queensland School Based trainee
be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen.
ABOUT YOUR TRAINING
Qualification: CPP41721 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying)
Duration: 2 years for school-based traineeships; 1 year for traineeships
Delivery mode: Online and in your workplace
School-based traineeships
Fee-free for eligible school-based traineeship students.
COURSE FEES
Student co-contribution fees
The student co-contribution fee is your contribution toward the cost of training and assessment. The exact fee depends on the approved training offering and your concession or exemption status. Payment plans may be available.
Concessional: $582.40
Non-concessional: $1,456 payable over 12 months
If an apprentice/trainee is experiencing serious financial difficulties and can demonstrate this, they may qualify for a full fee exemption.
Concession: under 17 years of age at the end of February in the year training is provided, is not at school and has not completed Year 12; or holds concessional status as defined by the SAS policy.
WHAT YOU'LL COMPLETE
Traineeships
Eligible students will be partially funded by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training’s (DTET) Career Boost program. Student and Employer co-contribution fees are applicable as per below.
To earn your qualification, you'll demonstrate competency across 15 units:
3 core units
12 elective units
CORE UNITS
CPPSSI3020 Perform simple surveying and spatial computations
CPPSSI4025 Collect spatial data using GNSS
CPPSSI4036 Operate spatial software applications
ELECTIVE UNITS
CPPSSI3019 Produce basic plans of surveys
CPPSSI4030 Operate surveying equipment
CPPSSI4031 Perform surveying computations
CPPSSI4037 Produce computer-aided drawings
CPPSSI4040 Collect spatial data using a total station
CPPSSI4041 Set out site and building works
CPPSSI3011 Produce basic maps
CPPSSI4038 Prepare and present GIS data
CPPSSI5060 Develop spreadsheets for spatial data
MEM30012 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
PSPLND001 Investigate tenure and land use history
BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management
STUDENT SUPPORT
POLICIES
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STUDENT SURVEYS
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
be aged 15 years or older;
be a permanent Queensland resident;
be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
not be a school student;
be currently employed as a Queensland apprentice or trainee (under a registered training contract) in an eligible apprenticeship or traineeship qualification funded through this program;
not be enrolled in another DTET-funded qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred;
not have already completed two government-funded apprenticeship/traineeship qualifications (including SATs) within the last 10 years immediately preceding the individual’s enrolment.
Employer co-contribution fees
$3,903
The employer co-contribution fee is the contribution toward the cost of training and assessment. Payment plans may be available.
All enrolled students 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:
Lifeline: 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 | www.beyondblue.org.au
The Salvation Army: 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) | www.salvos.org.au
These services provide confidential support to help you maintain your wellbeing throughout your studies.
As part of Queensland Government funded training, you may receive surveys regarding:
Training experience
Student satisfaction
Employment outcomes
Participation is encouraged and assists in improving training services.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Pathway 2: Traineeships
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.
This course requires that the student complete approximately 10-hours of self directed learning per week over and above the online training as well as their practical field work.
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.

