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Elements and Performance Criteria

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

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

colleague

engineer

manager

registered or qualified surveyor.


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 stormwater systems and associated engineering structures for two different projects.

While setting out the above stormwater systems and associated engineering structures, the person must:

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

set out marks and lines to define position and level of design points on site using two of the following pieces of equipment:

hand-held laser measuring device

global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

level

tape

total station

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

measure and calculate data within industry-accepted tolerances for accuracy

comply with manufacturer specifications when using equipment

check measurements to ensure accuracy of plan position and reduced level of set-out and address identified discrepancies

reduce and manipulate surveying data

communicate clearly with others to clarify and report project information

comply with organisational and legislative requirements for:

identifying hazards, using personal protective equipment (PPE), and working safely

recording, storing and filing data

setting up and using surveying equipment.


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 calculating fall of land and volume relating to:

contours and spot heights

cross-sections: mean area and end area using trapezoidal, prismoidal and Simpson’s rules

regular objects, including cone, cylinder, pyramid, wedge, frustum and sphere

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

methods for establishing a control network that meets specified tolerances

methods for recording spatial data relating to set-out

methods for setting up, levelling and calibrating equipment used to set out stormwater systems

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

types of stormwater systems and their purposes.