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

At university

You can take an undergraduate degree at university in:

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?

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: