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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan surveying field services.
   • Job specifications and principal work activities are identified and clarified with appropriate persons.
   • Field services are planned to include objectives, spatial data specifications, required resources, constraints, and health and safety requirements.
   • Plans and other relevant information are analysed to determine the location of services and site references.
   • Risks and contingencies are identified and risk control measures incorporated into field services plan according to organisational requirements.
   • Tools, equipment and supplies are selected and prepared to meet job requirements.
   • Work is allocated to appropriate persons, and checks and measures are implemented to ensure work is completed within time available.
2. Conduct field service tasks.
   • Field service tasks are carried out according to job specifications.
   • Surface positions are determined and marked according to site drawings and organisational requirements.
3. Complete field service tasks.
   • Site is restored as near as practicable to original condition, and waste is disposed of according to organisational requirements.
   • Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in a secure location according to organisational requirements.
   • Documentation is completed accurately and promptly and checked against job specifications.
   • Job completion is reported to appropriate persons according to organisational requirements.

Range Statement

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 one of the following:	client experienced colleague supervisor or line manager supplier.

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Performance Evidence

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 organise surveying field services for two different projects in consultation with colleagues.

While organising the above field services, the person must:

review job specifications and objectives to determine resource allocations in consultation with others

plan field services to allow for contingencies, such as inclement weather

organise a small work team to provide field services

conduct a range of field service tasks and assist in restoring the work site on completion

determine and mark surface positions based on information in site drawings and references

communicate clearly with others to clarify and report project information

comply with organisational requirements when using and storing the equipment specified in the assessment conditions, and completing records and documentation

comply with health and safety requirements to:

identify potential hazards and apply risk control measures

inspect equipment to ensure it is in safe working order.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

basic techniques for planning field services and organising a small work team

industry requirements and standards for determining and marking surface positions

organisational requirements relating to resource allocation, equipment use, and health and safety when working in the field

types and uses of spatial data obtained from:

global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

level

total station

ways to minimise environmental impact from field activities.

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