This competency was developed for combat arms personnel required to conduct a field survey to determine fixation and orientation in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

Typically, operators as part of a two man team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.

This unit covers the competency required to conduct a field survey to determine fixation and orientation.

This survey is normally conducted by at least two people. One person will be the observer and one will record data. This unit of competency covers both roles.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

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This unit contains employability skills.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to: use the following equipment: GPS orientation and fixation equipment gyroscopic orientation equipment angular measurement equipment (as an example theodolite) compass distance measurement devices work as part of a team work in a stressful environment Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. Specific resources for assessment Access to appropriate survey equipment and area.

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

Required Skills

use communication systems interpret data record information

Required Knowledge

analytical processes characteristics, tabulated data and limitations of the survey equipment communication procedures principles of survey

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.
Survey equipmentmay include:	ARTILLERY gun laying system (gun mounted global positioning system (GPS) receiver systems) artillery orienting system director artillery electronic distance measuring equipment gyroscopic orientator hand held GPS receiver illumination equipment manual distance measuring equipment orienting equipment other equipment station markers theatre grid system theodolite
Survey datamay include:	initialisation data observations measurements templated and/or tabulated data
Communication of survey data may include:	combat net radios digital non-military networks oral verbal visual written
Standard procedures may include:	Australian Standards job guides, doctrinal pamphlets and other publications manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions work health and safety (WHS) regulations organisational policies and procedures relevant local government by-laws relevant state/territory or federal legislation verbal or written orders and job instructions
Survey control points may include:	bearing picquet bench mark calibration point fixed picquet point of change survey control point trigonometrical station
Maintenance of survey equipment may include:	calibration cleaning functionality checks lubricating non-technical inspection testing and adjusting

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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
Purpose and requirements of the survey are identified from written or oral instruction from supervisor.
Specifications of the survey are confirmed and clarified with supervisor.
Equipment required for the survey is selected and checked for serviceability in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
Survey equipment is operated to determine orientation and fixation as determined by the survey scheme.
Data from the survey is recorded in field book or other proforma in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions.
Results are verified for omissions and errors by re-checking visual clues in measurements or actual data.
Survey data is communicated in accordance with standard procedures.
Survey control points are established and recorded in accordance with standard procedures.
Supervisor and colleagues are communicated with regularly throughout the survey activity to ensure smooth operation and progress.
Survey equipment is maintained in accordance with standard procedures.

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