The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS5048A Conduct an engineering survey, CPPSIS5049A Conduct an engineering surveying project, and CPPSIS5057A Carry out a precision survey.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

matching objectives with resources to meet project deadlines

applying geophysics processes to survey practices

measuring a range of components relating to underground services

knowledge of geophysics methods.

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to:

assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book

assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements

registered training provider of assessment services

relevant guidelines, regulations and codes of practice

suitable venue and equipment.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Context of assessment

Holistic: based on the performance criteria, evidence guide, range statement and required skills and knowledge.

Method of assessment

Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).

Demonstrated competency in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information. If this is not practicable, observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment requires that the clients’ objectives and industry expectations are met. If the clients’ objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of SIS requirements to assess competency.

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge (in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment, questions are to be identical).

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

analytical skills to identify underground survey project specifications

communication skills to:

consult effectively with colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

initiative and enterprise skills to translate requirements into design

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

locate and interpret legislation and other written documentation

prepare and manage documentation

read and write technical reports

research and evaluate project requirements

numeracy skills to:

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

interpret and analyse statistics

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

undertake high-level computations

planning and organising skills to:

coordinate technical and human resource inputs in research activities

prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

plan and manage information

spatial skills to:

archive and retrieve spatial data, and train others in this task

demonstrate proficiency with geophysics methods

manage and manipulate spatial data, and train others in this task

manage files, and train others in this task

solve problems relating to height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position in operational activity and virtual representation

technology skills to:

use computers to complete business documentation

use instruments for geophysics processes

Required knowledge

data formats

data management processes

data reduction and manipulation techniques

guidelines of projects being undertaken, and limitations relating to equipment, measuring and analysis

legislative, statutory and industry requirements and standards relating to underground surveying standards

organisational policies and guidelines relating to locating underground services, such as OHS guidelines

procedures for calibrating specialised surveying equipment

project planning and control processes

project review procedures

requirements relevant to locating underground services:

accuracy and precision requirements

data capture and data set-out procedures

surveying reference systems

methods for locating underground services, including associated computations

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Objectives may include:

agreed client requirements

written survey specifications.

Constraints may include:

coverage of project

datum

environmental factors

industry requirements

legal and statutory

financial

resource availability

time available.

Techniques may include:

field procedures

office procedures.

Geophysics methods may include:

ground penetrating radar (GPR) acquisition

interpretation of the data presented

spraying targets on the ground.

Surveying data may include:

depth

dimension

direction

flow rates

position

slope.

Legal and statutory standards may include:

local government requirements

national standards

federal and state statutes and regulations.

OHS may include:

Australian standards

developing site safety plan

identifying potential hazards

inspecting work sites

training staff in OHS requirements

using personal protective equipment and clothing

using safety equipment and signage.

Equipment required for the location of services may include:

GPR

global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

level

tape

theodolite

total station.

Project management mechanisms may include:

communicating with stakeholders

resolving disputes

monitoring and adjusting key milestones.

Contingencies may include:

equipment failure

injury to personnel

personnel turnover

observation errors

obstructions to project plan

weather.

Targets on lines of radar may include:

collecting, interpreting and reporting on location of services:

detection using GPR and cable, locating where to spray the targets on the ground

mapping the location

mapping multiple types of features, such as services, rebar and voids

mapping types of features in the one area using surveying equipment and outputting data in GIS or computer-aided design (CAD).

Measurements may include use of:

current meter

echo sounder

GNSS

level

tape

tide gauge

total station.

Specifications may include:

detailed technical descriptions of survey data and its requirements

preparation of cross-sections and plans, with all information included.

Organisational guidelines may include:

appropriate timelines

code of ethics

company policy

final product formats

formal design parameters

legislation relevant to the work or service function

operational and equipment manuals

OHS policies and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles and responsibilities

requirements for data processing.

Manufacturer specifications may include:

equipment specifications

operator manuals.

Legislation may include:

Australian standards

award and enterprise agreements

certification requirements

codes of practice

quality assurance requirements.

Company policy may include:

internal and external communication guidelines

company OHS standards

customer service standards

company goals, such as mission statement

governance guidelines

guidelines on the use of equipment

operational manuals

operational plan

strategic plan.

Required documentation may include:

electronic or paper-based correspondence with client

field records

final report

records of conversation

survey plots

organisational work activity sheets.