Assessor Resource

CPPSIS5049
Plan and implement surveying projects

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan, monitor and finalise surveying projects to ensure that they meet client requirements and specifications. The unit covers organising resources and planning project tasks to manage risks and contingencies. It also covers project management tasks relating to stakeholder consultation, scheduling, measuring, recording and monitoring work progress. The unit requires knowledge of surveying techniques.

The unit supports those who work under limited supervision in a surveying team.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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.

Plan surveying project tasks.

1.1.

Project, client and organisational requirements and associated activities are identified and clarified with appropriate persons.

1.2.

Characteristics of operating environment, and special equipment and resource requirements are identified according to organisational requirements.

1.3.

Higher authorities are obtained to ensure resources and equipment operation comply with project and organisational requirements.

1.4.

Survey design is interpreted to identify components to be measured and monitored, and constraints are identified according to project specifications.

1.5.

Risk management strategies are planned and followed to ensure project complies with legal and statutory standards and organisational requirements.

1.6.

Project activities and timelines are scheduled according to available resources, project and organisational requirements.

2.

Monitor surveying project.

2.1.

Agreed communication processes between client and other appropriate persons are implemented and maintained.

2.2.

Project management mechanisms are implemented to schedule, measure, record, monitor and report work progress according to organisational requirements.

2.3.

Problems are identified and resolved, and contingencies managed according to organisational requirements.

3.

Finalise surveying project.

3.1.

Project is finalised and checked for compliance with specifications and organisational requirements.

3.2.

Appropriate persons are notified of project results according to organisational requirements.

3.3.

Documentation is completed and data archived according to project 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 plan and implement two different surveying projects.

While planning and implementing the above surveying projects, the person must:

analyse standards, specifications and information, including plans and drawings to determine project requirements, including necessary equipment and resources

analyse the operating environment to ensure adequate equipment and resources

communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders to clarify and report project information

comply with organisational and legal requirements for:

completing records and documentation

recording, storing and filing data

identify and manage project constraints and problems

plan and implement risk management and contingency strategies

prepare and document project reports

use project management techniques to monitor projects to ensure they are completed within required timeframes and comply with specifications and standards.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

accuracy and precision requirements for surveying data

data reduction and manipulation techniques

industry-accepted methods for identifying errors and discrepancies in surveying data

legislative, statutory and industry requirements and standards relating to work tasks

methodologies for surveying data capture and data set-out

organisational policies and procedures relating to:

client and stakeholder consultation processes

health and safety relating to surveying activities

reporting and documentation

using and allocating resources

project management techniques for scheduling, measuring and monitoring work progress and planning for risks and contingencies

spatial data reference systems used for surveying

surveying techniques.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer, software and ancillary hardware necessary to prepare surveying project reports

specifications:

organisational policies, procedures and documentation relating to work health and safety

specifications for a surveying project, including relevant plans and drawings

relationships with team members and supervisor:

working in a team.

Timeframe:

as specified by project 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.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

Plan surveying project tasks.

1.1.

Project, client and organisational requirements and associated activities are identified and clarified with appropriate persons.

1.2.

Characteristics of operating environment, and special equipment and resource requirements are identified according to organisational requirements.

1.3.

Higher authorities are obtained to ensure resources and equipment operation comply with project and organisational requirements.

1.4.

Survey design is interpreted to identify components to be measured and monitored, and constraints are identified according to project specifications.

1.5.

Risk management strategies are planned and followed to ensure project complies with legal and statutory standards and organisational requirements.

1.6.

Project activities and timelines are scheduled according to available resources, project and organisational requirements.

2.

Monitor surveying project.

2.1.

Agreed communication processes between client and other appropriate persons are implemented and maintained.

2.2.

Project management mechanisms are implemented to schedule, measure, record, monitor and report work progress according to organisational requirements.

2.3.

Problems are identified and resolved, and contingencies managed according to organisational requirements.

3.

Finalise surveying project.

3.1.

Project is finalised and checked for compliance with specifications and organisational requirements.

3.2.

Appropriate persons are notified of project results according to organisational requirements.

3.3.

Documentation is completed and data archived according to project and organisational requirements.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Appropriate persons must include at least two of the following:

client

colleague

end user

engineer

manager

registered or qualified surveyor

stakeholder.

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 plan and implement two different surveying projects.

While planning and implementing the above surveying projects, the person must:

analyse standards, specifications and information, including plans and drawings to determine project requirements, including necessary equipment and resources

analyse the operating environment to ensure adequate equipment and resources

communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders to clarify and report project information

comply with organisational and legal requirements for:

completing records and documentation

recording, storing and filing data

identify and manage project constraints and problems

plan and implement risk management and contingency strategies

prepare and document project reports

use project management techniques to monitor projects to ensure they are completed within required timeframes and comply with specifications and standards.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

accuracy and precision requirements for surveying data

data reduction and manipulation techniques

industry-accepted methods for identifying errors and discrepancies in surveying data

legislative, statutory and industry requirements and standards relating to work tasks

methodologies for surveying data capture and data set-out

organisational policies and procedures relating to:

client and stakeholder consultation processes

health and safety relating to surveying activities

reporting and documentation

using and allocating resources

project management techniques for scheduling, measuring and monitoring work progress and planning for risks and contingencies

spatial data reference systems used for surveying

surveying techniques.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer, software and ancillary hardware necessary to prepare surveying project reports

specifications:

organisational policies, procedures and documentation relating to work health and safety

specifications for a surveying project, including relevant plans and drawings

relationships with team members and supervisor:

working in a team.

Timeframe:

as specified by project 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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Project, client and organisational requirements and associated activities are identified and clarified with appropriate persons. 
Characteristics of operating environment, and special equipment and resource requirements are identified according to organisational requirements. 
Higher authorities are obtained to ensure resources and equipment operation comply with project and organisational requirements. 
Survey design is interpreted to identify components to be measured and monitored, and constraints are identified according to project specifications. 
Risk management strategies are planned and followed to ensure project complies with legal and statutory standards and organisational requirements. 
Project activities and timelines are scheduled according to available resources, project and organisational requirements. 
Agreed communication processes between client and other appropriate persons are implemented and maintained. 
Project management mechanisms are implemented to schedule, measure, record, monitor and report work progress according to organisational requirements. 
Problems are identified and resolved, and contingencies managed according to organisational requirements. 
Project is finalised and checked for compliance with specifications and organisational requirements. 
Appropriate persons are notified of project results according to organisational requirements. 
Documentation is completed and data archived according to project and organisational requirements. 

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