Advanced Diploma of Surveying

About the course

Build advanced, job-ready surveying skills for work across land development, infrastructure and geospatial projects. You’ll learn contemporary field and office practices used in surveying, mapping and GIS, with an emphasis on accuracy, compliance and professional workflows. Study is delivered on campus at Melbourne City and is designed for vocational learners progressing in Quantity & Land Surveying at Advanced Diploma level. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue technical and paraprofessional roles supporting cadastral, engineering and construction surveying work. Typical pathways include surveying technician and engineering surveyor positions, assisting with site set-out, measurement, mapping and geospatial data capture for infrastructure and property projects. This qualification supports progression in the surveying, mapping and GIS sector at Advanced Diploma level within Quantity & Land Surveying. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)