Surveying/Drafting/Estimating
What do they do?
Surveyors – consult on land boundaries, prepare documentation for potential construction sites, evaluate and approve new buildings
Draftsperson – design and draw plans for houses, buildings and roads
Estimators – visit proposed worksites and prepare quotes for work including labour and materials
Where can I get trained?
Federation Training offer a number of local training opportunities: http://www.federationtraining.edu.au/courses/apprenticeships_and_pre-apprenticeships
Other courses can be found through the Victorian Skills Gateway: https://www.skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Pages/Home.aspx?Redirect=1#/SitePages/Home.aspx
In school
Doing year nine Work experience with an employer in building and construction, drafting or surveying.
Enrolling in
VET in Schools – complete a Certificate II in Engineering or Building and Construction qualification while attending school
School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships (SBAT) – start your qualification and get paid to work while you finish secondary school.
At TAFE or other registered training organisations
- Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Estimating)
- Diploma of Building Design
- Diploma of Surveying
- Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
At university
You can take an undergraduate degree at university in:
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Building Design
On the job
Look for a school-based apprenticeship or for a full-time apprenticeship with an individual employer or a local apprenticeship provider – they’re listed on Australian Apprenticeships.
Look for:
Diplomas or Certificate level courses
Where can I get experience?
At school
Ask your Careers teacher and your VET or VCAL coordinator. Work experience is a great way to see what happens in the building and construction industry. It can start a pathway to your career in surveying, drafting or estimating. From here you can undertake a structured work placement or even start a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship. You can also ask a local business for a voluntary work opportunity.
Work trials
Contact your local jobactive provider to see what you are eligible for: https://jobsearch.gov.au
Volunteering
Keep an eye on the Gippsland Volunteering website for other volunteering opportunities. Volunteering is a great way to get experience. Keep an eye on the Gippsland Volunteering website for other volunteering opportunities.
What do I need to be good at?
- Working in a team
- Working with your hands
- Following directions
- Work related literacy and numeracy
- Listening to
How much do I get paid?
On average you can expect to earn $70,000 per annum
Please see fairwork.gov.au or joboutlook.gov.au for further information about wages
What can this job lead to?
Work in this field can lead to small business operation or consultancy. With further study you can work in:
- Project management
- Training and Education
- Team Management
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