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A Surveyor Assistant helps with surveying projects by setting up equipment and carrying out surveying tasks. Your duties will vary depending on the project, but you’ll follow the directions of a supervising surveyor. You may have to assemble equipment on location and set up surveying marks. You might also be involved with taking measurements or collecting samples.
Surveyor Assistants need to be flexible and able to work in a range of locations. You’ll spend a lot of time outdoors and may have to work in all sorts of weather conditions. Surveyor Assistants need excellent attention to detail and must be able to complete precise measurements.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Surveyor Assistant.
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Become a GIS Assistant with the CPP41721 - Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to assist a surveying team who specialise in spacial information data. The course covers: collecting spacial data using GNSS, operating spacial software applications, performing simple surveying and spacial computations, producing basic survey plans, operating surveying equipment, producing CAD drawings, reading and interpreting maps, storing spacial data, designing and producing maps and much more. Enquire now for study units, GIS and surveying career outcomes, upcoming course dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
Want to get started in surveying and spatial data collection? The CPP30221 Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services is a great career entry point. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for work on construction sites and teaches you how to collect basic surveying data, as well as produce simple maps and plans. You’ll also gain experience using application software packages and carrying out simple surveying and spatial computations. The course also covers: storing and retrieving data, supporting qualified surveyors in the field, operating surveying equipment, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, surveying career outcomes, and the latest course dates..
In Australia, a full time Surveyor Assistant generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working as a Surveyor Assistant has dropped slightly in recent years. There are currently 1,300 people in this job role in Australia compared to 2,000 five years ago. Surveyor Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
To become a Surveyor Assistant, you could enrol in a Certificate II in Surveying and Spatial Information Services. This course covers topics including collecting basic surveying data, performing surveying computations and producing maps and plans. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Spatial Information Services. You’ll learn how to use a range of geospatial technologies, obtain and validate spatial data, design maps and set out site and building works.
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Here are some potential career pathways within surveying. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Surveying
Planning and Development Surveyor
$1,250 weekly pay
Surveyor Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Building Surveyor
$1,050 weekly pay
GIS Analyst
$1,300 weekly pay
Land Surveyor
Engineering Surveyor
$1,730 weekly pay
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