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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for set-out tasks.
  2. Use control techniques for set-out.
  3. Finalise set-out tasks.

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:

experienced colleague

qualified surveyor

site engineer

supervisor or line manager.


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 set out spatial data for site or building works for two different projects as follows:

one project is to be conducted using a total station

one project is to be conducted using a global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

While setting out the above spatial data, the person must:

plan work tasks by checking plans, maps, specifications and control marks

communicate clearly with others to clarify work tasks and report project information

set out marks and lines to define position and level of design points on site

use horizontal and vertical control techniques to position design points and markers

comply with organisational and legislative requirements for:

identifying hazards and working safely

recording, storing and filing spatial data

setting up and using surveying equipment

comply with manufacturer specifications when using surveying equipment

measure and calculate spatial data within industry-accepted tolerances for accuracy.


Knowledge Evidence

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

mathematical concepts relating to algebra, trigonometry and geometry and their use in calculating spatial measurements

methods for performing the following:

calculating surveying data and verifying its accuracy using primary and secondary controls

establishing a control network that meets specified tolerances

recording spatial data relating to set-out

setting up, levelling and calibrating equipment used to set out spatial data

purpose of primary and secondary controls for set-out

reference and coordinate systems for surveying data, including Australian Height Datum and Map Grid of Australia

types of pegs and markers used during set-out, and methods for ensuring their optimal placement on site.