This qualification is delivered in a combination of distance learning and on-line environments. Lecturer contact is possible for metro based students. The Diploma will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skill to assist in any spatial information service (SlS) work environment. You will learn how to acquire, manage and present spatial and attribute information in a geographic information systems (GIS) context. Data acquisition will encompass the need to define the scope of spatial problems; the acquisition and validation of existing data (both spatial and attribute); and the creation of new data sets where necessary. Data management will deal with the secure management of spatial data in a relational database management (DBMS) context; both in DBMS and GIS software environments. Data presentation will cover central issues in mapping science as well as in project management. Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to gain employment in the Spatial Information Services as a technician.

If this course has a  'Part-time' study type available, please see Part-time Offerings on our website for information. 
For other available study options  in Semester 1, 2010  please contact Central Institute of Technology

DOMESTIC STUDENTS:
Domestic students are required to pay Course and Resource fees
Course Fees - maximum course fees for 2010 are $580.00 (or $290.00 concession) per semester.   
Resource Fees - cover the cost of any materials & resources provided by the college and will vary depending on the content of the course.

Payment options may be available for those experiencing financial hardship, please ask when you enrol.
Please note: Access & Bridging Programs have a course fee of $25.00 as well as any resource fees.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
International Student course fees are available here.

Students may also need to purchase textbooks, equipment or materials.
Different fees apply to Fee For Service training.

There may be alternative or equivalent ways to meet the entrance requirements for a course. For further information please click here.
Please contact the Training WA Career Centre on ph: 13 23 98 or (08) 9224 6500 for further information or assistance.

Selection criteria are normally only used if there are more people applying than there are places in a course.  Selection criteria can be; 

• academic (secondary and tertiary study)
• work experience (voluntary or paid)
• industry involvement and life experience
• employment status
• interview or folio

Not all qualifications have selection criteria, but when they do, you will be asked to address them. This means that you must show how your study and experience meet the selection criteria by providing evidence – this could be letters from your employer, academic records, group certificates or other documents.

Unit availability and enrolment times and venues for Semester 1  2010 are now available.  Enrolments will take place between 29 January and 3 February, check the specific enrolment dates and times on Central's website.  Acceptance is on a first come first served basis at the relevant campus.

If you are continuing in the same course, re-enrolment details will be made available through your study area.

This qualification is designed primarily for flexible and off-campus delivery where candidates are encouraged to use resources available through their workplace to facilitate gaining of competency.

If you have previously completed study at Central Institute of Technology or another TAFE College you may be able to claim exemptions. For more information on obtaining credit for previously completed units, please contact us.

Central Institute of Technology's Recognition of Prior Learning program is designed to help you to gain formal recognition for the skills and knowledge you may already have. This may mean that you are given a credit towards a qualification you wish to achieve and you don't waste time covering things you already know. The way in which you have learnt something isn't necessarily important.  Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) places an emphasis on assessment. This can happen in a number of ways:

• A collection of evidence you present to us (portfolio)
• Challenge testing
• Direct observation of your work

Find out more about RPL now - Get the Credit You Deserve.   You can also get a copy of the RPL Candidate Self-Assessment Guide from Student Services, or download a copy here.

Email: enquiry@central.wa.edu.au 

Telephone within Australia: 1300 300 822 

Outside Australia: (618) 9427 1055

Hours (WST): Mon to Fri 8am-5pm

Fax: (618) 9427 1999

All due care is taken to ensure that information is correct at the time of viewing/printing, however, it may be subject to change, so please check with the College when applying or enrolling.