List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. | Prepare for data collection tasks. | 1.1. | Data collection requirements and basic surveying tasks are clarified with appropriate persons. |
| 1.2. | Equipment and collection method are selected to meet task requirements, and set up in consultation with appropriate persons. |
| 1.3. | Hazards are identified and risks controlled and reported according to organisational requirements. |
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2. | Carry out basic data collection tasks. | 2.1. | Factors affecting equipment use and accuracy of data are identified and reported. |
| 2.2. | Basic surveying data is collected using selected equipment and according to manufacturer specifications, standard operating procedures, and task requirements. |
| 2.3. | Measurements are recorded, calculated, reduced and checked before leaving the site according to organisational requirements. |
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3. | Finalise data collection tasks. | 3.1. | Documentation is completed and data stored according to organisational requirements. |
| 3.2. | Equipment is checked, and faults and problems are reported. |
| 3.3. | Equipment is packed up and stored according to manufacturer and organisational requirements. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit. The person must also accurately record basic surveying data for two field projects, including data relating to the position of geographic features and their attributes, including angles, distances and height.
During the above projects, the person must collect the basic surveying data using two of the following pieces of equipment:
automatic, digital or laser level
electromagnetic recording equipment
global positioning system (GPS) for:
determining point position
navigating and recording a traverse
collecting designated attributes for designated features
ground penetrating radar
total station.
In addition, while collecting basic surveying data, the person must use two of the following:
digital or hard copy maps and images
distance measuring
measuring bearings or angles
measuring vertical angles or slopes.
During the above projects, the person must also:
communicate clearly with others to clarify work tasks and equipment selection
comply with organisational, legislative and manufacturer requirements to work safely and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
comply with relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)
follow manufacturer specifications and standard operating procedures to correctly set up, operate, pack up, and store tools and equipment
use organisational and industry procedures and proformas to accurately collect and record measurements and data.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
accepted organisational standards for recording surveying metadata
attributes associated with a dataset
organisational and industry policies and procedures relating to collecting, recording and storing surveying data
organisational and industry procedures relating to work tasks specified in the performance evidence, including equipment use
spatial data collection procedures for equipment used, as specified in the performance evidence
work health and safety procedures relating to data collection activities.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
as specified in the performance evidence
specifications:
standard operating procedures and documentation relating to data collection tasks
relationships with team members and supervisor:
working under supervision.
Timeframe:
as specified by task and organisational requirements.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.