Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan a survey expedition.
- Maps, photos and other available data are used to plan survey expeditions.
- Objectives and principal work activities are defined.
- Equipment preparation is designated to relevant personnel according to organisational policy.
- Logistical considerations are incorporated into the expedition planning to ensure that supplies support the location, duration and size of the survey expedition and anticipate the material needs of the team.
- Information is included in the plan relating to identified risks and contingencies, resources, technology details and techniques to be used to collect data in the specified format.
- Supplies are obtained according to inventory and securely stowed for a survey expedition.
- Emergency supplies and equipment are prepared.
- OHS requirements are planned and adhered to.
- Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in expedition and equipment.
- Organise the survey expedition.
- Survey camp site is prepared and maintained in line with OHS requirements.
- Processes are put in place to ensure all personnel observe OHS practices.
- Environmental impact from camp activities is minimised.
- Tasks are allocated to appropriate personnel and supervisory processes, checks and measures are implemented.
- Apply remote safety and survival skills.
- Emergency requirements for survival are discussed to ensure that they are available when required.
- Emergency survival and search and rescue techniques are applied.
- Safety procedures are followed whenever helicopters are in the vicinity.
- OHS requirements for emergency situations are applied, if required.
- Management mechanisms are implemented to measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to the agreed schedule and plans.
- Contingencies and constraints are managed to ensure expedition meets specifications.
- Quality assurance processes are implemented based on the project plan.
- Conduct follow-up activity.