This course information is valid for the 2009 International Intake Cycle
| CRICOS Code | 053770G | ||||||||||||||||||
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| National Code | PRD60301 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Fees |
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| Additional Fees | Compulsory - Overseas Student Health Insurance - Currently $315 single rate per year. Please check http://www.ahm.com.au/4471/What-you-Pay-OSHC Optional - Airport Pick up and/or Accommodation Service | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duration |
5 Semesters within 2.5 Years |
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| Scheduled Contact Hours | 3174 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Training Package Qualification | ||||||||||||||||||
| Entry Requirements | Note: the Diploma of Spatial Information Services is the prerequisite for the Advanced Diploma in Spatial Information Services. Students must show the academic and personal qualities necessary to undertake tertiary studies. This means the satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent and the ability to study in English demonstrated by an IELTS score of 5.5. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Commencement Details | January | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Method | Units Competency based training methodology for all units within Trainin Packages. |
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| Study Mode |
Face to face in a classroom |
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| Field of Education | 0311 - Geomatic Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||
| Overseas Health Cover | All overseas students are required to have Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The OSHC rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Please visit the following link for further details: http://www.ahm.com.au/4471/What-you-Pay-OSHC |
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| Additional Services | TAFE SA offers an optional Airport Pick up and/or Accommodation Service. For further details please contact our International Unit | ||||||||||||||||||
Brochures |
Course Brochure
Enrolment Information |
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Expected Employment Outcome Example
Spatial information services involve the collection, storage, manipulation, analysis and display of spatial data and information, which can be related to a location on earth. The information can be used for the purpose of planning and implementing the efficient administration and development of natural and built resources. Training in this area provides the necessary skills and knowledge for graduates to work as Surveyors or Geographic Information System (GIS) technicians in a wide variety of areas where spatial data is used in the decision making process including asset management, planning, land development, environmental management, marketing, mining, resource development, primary industry, and local government.
Note: Completion of a TAFE South Australia course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Course Content
Computer science, collecting spatial data (advanced); mobile computing; global positioning systems (GPS); geographical information systems (GIS); remote sensing and image analysis; computer aided drafting (CAD); mathematics and spatial statistics; surveying; map design and production; participating in process improvement; responding to client enquiry; storing and retrieving spatial data; DBMS; organising and participating in field expeditions; following OH&S procedures; supervising and managing spatial projects; business studies; developing contracts; management; environmental and natural resource management; computer programming; spatial analysis and visualisation; web design; and desktop publishing.
Campus Specific Information
| Campus: | O'Halloran Hill | ||||||
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Further Information
TAFE South Australia also operates the only Government owned ELICOS (English language) Centre in South Australia.
Contact Details
TAFE South Australia - Marketing and International Unit
Phone: +61 8 8463 6313
Fax: +61 8 8463 6364
Email:international.tafe - at - saugov.sa.gov.au
This course information was last modified : 14/10/2008 2:11:51 PM
The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE South Australia and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.
