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. |
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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. |
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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.