Assessor Resource

CPPSIS6012A
Conduct an advanced GPS control survey

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency supports the application of the planning, organisational, communication, sound problem-solving and accuracy skills; error analysis; designing and interpreting technical documentation; and high-level understanding of technology. The skills and knowledge acquired upon completion of this unit would support the needs of employees in surveying.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements may impact on this unit. Incorporate these requirements according to state, territory and federal legislation.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct advanced global positioning system (GPS) control surveys. It requires the ability to demonstrate highly specialised technical skills. Functions will entail complying with, and developing or amending, organisational guidelines.

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Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.



Evidence Required

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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 units CPPSIS6015A Conduct complex engineering set out surveys, and CPPSIS6016A Monitor complex engineering surveying structures.

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 ensure project proceeds in an organised and timely manner

ensuring that achievement of required accuracy has been attempted by:

accessing and interpreting design information to identify the components to be measured and monitored

applying solutions to a range of problems

documenting and reporting

GPS data reduction

managing a team

organising and prioritising activity

performing measurements

planning resources

ensuring that non-conformity aspects are recorded and reported

taking responsibility for team outputs in work and learning.

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, that 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 spatial information services 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.

Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (recognition of current competencies [RCC] or recognition of prior learning [RPL]), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

Assessment processes will be appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required skills:

ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

analytical skills (high level)

communication skills to:

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

computer skills (high technical user level) to develop business documentation

interpersonal skills (high level)

interpreting project requirements

literacy skills to:

assess, develop and use workplace information

locate and interpret legislation and other written documentation

prepare and manage documentation and information flow

read and write key performance reports, including technical reports

research and evaluate (high level) in order to source spatial information services educational information

negotiation skills

numeracy skills to:

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

estimate costs

interpret and analyse statistics

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

undertake high level computations

organisational skills to:

plan and coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities

plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

project planning

project management skills

spatial skills to:

exercise precision and accuracy in relation to GPS control survey

perform GPS data archival and retrieval and train others in this task

perform spatial data management and manipulation and train others in this task

perform file management and train others in this task

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

train others in spatial precision techniques

understand implications of height, depth, breadth, dimension and position to actual operational activity and virtual representation

team leadership

technical report writing

verbal and written communication (high level).

Required knowledge and understanding:

abilities of work teams

accuracy and precision requirements related to GPS network surveys

data formats

GPS data processing and manipulation

guidelines of projects

industry standards

limitations of equipment

organisational policies and guidelines, such as OHS guidelines

planning and control processes

project review and reporting procedures

safe work practices

surveying reference systems (high level).

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.

Specifications may include:

detailed technical descriptions of survey data and its requirements

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

Organisational GPS survey requirements may include:

administration (e.g. postcodes, suburbs, and federal and state electoral counties)

analysis of environmental, land and geographic information

asset management

cartographic services

civil engineering

digital imagery

electricity

emergency services management

environmental datasets

geographic information systems

integrated services - environmental, land and geographic related datasets

land ownership tenure system

local government

location-based services

global positioning

mapping facilities

site analysis

survey marks

sewerage

telecommunications

town planning

utility services such as water.

Equipment may include:

any geodetic GPS receiver

associated equipment capable of differential and real time modes of operations.

Project parameters and requirements may include:

coordinate systems

datum

display formats

information displays

outputs.

Validated means reflecting the true state of a test result, including tests for systematic distortions such as:

confounding bias

information/data bias

observational bias

recall bias

selection bias.

Relevant personnel may include:

colleagues

registered surveyors

site personnel

staff or employee representatives

supervisors or line managers

suppliers

users.

Manufacturer specifications may include:

equipment specifications

operator manuals.

Organisational guidelines may include:

appropriate timelines

code of ethics

company policy

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

final product formats

formal design parameters

legislation relevant to the work or service function

manuals

OHS policies and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines outlining teamwork, work roles and responsibilities

requirements for data processing.

Reference system refers to:

projection and datum parameters required for GPS equipment and processing software.

OHS may include:

Australian standards

development of site safety plan

identification of potential hazards

inspection of work sites

training staff in OHS requirements

use of personal protective clothing

use of safety equipment and signage.

Quality assurance processes may include:

internal and external

monitoring target achievement

product or service measurement against set criteria

standard verification.

Appropriate software may include:

GPS software package designed for GPS survey planning, processing and adjusting of raw GPS data.

Required information may include:

calculated information

metadata

positional data

set out positional accuracy.

Project specifications may include:

detailed technical descriptions of required GPS survey data.

Required documentation may include:

electronic or paper-based correspondence with client

field records

final report

records of conversation

survey plots

organisational work activity sheets.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Key activities and timelines are scheduled with full consideration of the specifications and available resources. 
Organisational GPS survey requirements are complied with and recorded. 
Equipment is prepared for the survey with consideration of the specific project parameters and requirements. 
Existing survey control data is obtained and validated. 
Set out data is collated, validated, manipulated as required and uploaded into the GPS receiver. 
Designated staff responsibilities are communicated to relevant personnel to ensure clarity of understanding of the work and to provide a basis for ongoing assessment. 
Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in GPS equipment. 
GPS equipment is programmed and operated according to manufacturer specifications and organisational guidelines. 
GPS survey is related to a reference system based on survey requirements. 
Problems relating to discrepancies in the reference system are resolved. 
GPS data is collected using methodologies detailed in the data collection specifications according to specifications. 
OHS requirements are planned for and adhered to. 
Quality assurance processes are adhered to according to organisational guidelines. 
Appropriate software is used to process the data according to organisational guidelines to determine required information. 
Validation checks are completed according to project specifications. 
Any discrepancies between specifications and actual are identified and evaluated. 
All required documentation is completed according to organisational guidelines. 

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