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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for geodetic survey.
   • Project specifications are analysed to determine geodetic survey and client requirements in consultation with appropriate persons.
   • Characteristics of operating environment and special equipment or resource requirements are identified according to organisational requirements.
   • Equipment is selected and checked according to manufacturer specifications to ensure correct operation and functionality according to manufacturer specifications.
   • Risk management strategies are devised and followed to ensure project complies with legal and statutory standards and organisational requirements.
2. Plan geodetic survey.
   • Key activities and timelines are scheduled according to available resources, and project and organisational requirements.
   • Design is interpreted to identify required surveying data according to project requirements.
   • Relevant reference surface and projection plane are selected for geodetic components.
   • Existing survey control data is obtained and validated according to project and organisational requirements.
3. Carry out geodetic surveying tasks.
   • Project management mechanisms are implemented to schedule, measure, record, monitor and report work progress according to organisational requirements.
   • Identified surveying components are measured according to project requirements and specifications.
   • Measured surveying data is reduced according to project requirements and specifications.
   • Measurements are validated and recorded according to project specifications and organisational requirements.
   • Discrepancies between specifications and actual activities are identified and resolved, and contingencies managed according to organisational requirements.
4. Finalise geodetic survey.
   • Survey is finalised and checked for compliance with project and organisational requirements.
   • Appropriate persons are notified of survey results according to organisational requirements.
   • Survey documentation is completed and data archived according to project and 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 colleague end user engineer manager registered or qualified surveyor.

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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 conduct a geodetic survey for two different projects.

While conducting the above geodetic surveys, the person must:

analyse standards, specifications and information, including plans and drawings to determine survey requirements

prepare for the survey by analysing specifications and operating environment to ensure adequate equipment and resources

carry out a precise global navigation satellite system (GNSS) traverse for survey control using two of the following pieces of equipment:

barometer

GNSS equipment

thermometer

identify and apply relevant geodetic coordinate systems and reference points to survey activities

measure and compute GNSS survey traverse components using GNSS equipment and appropriate software to aid geodetic calculations

perform calculations in a logical progression to solve geodetic surveying problems

use coordinate systems, including Map Grid of Australia (MGA) and Geocentric Datum of Australia (GDA) to manage surveying data

communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders to clarify and report survey information

comply with industry-accepted standards for validating accuracy of data and identifying errors and discrepancies

comply with organisational and legal requirements for:

completing records and documentation

recording, storing and filing data

using, checking and storing surveying equipment

working safely and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

plan and implement project management mechanisms to ensure the survey is completed within required timeframes and project complies with specifications and standards

plan and implement risk management and contingency strategies.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

accuracy and precision requirements for geodetic surveying data

common terms used in geodetic surveying calculations

coordinate systems that are compatible with GNSS, including MGA and GDA

data reduction techniques

industry-accepted methods for validating data to identify errors and discrepancies

legislative, statutory and industry requirements and standards relating to work tasks

organisational policies and procedures relating to:

health and safety relating to survey activities

reporting and documentation

using and allocating resources

using the equipment specified in the performance evidence

project management techniques for scheduling, measuring and monitoring work progress and planning for risks and contingencies

reference surfaces, projection planes and coordinate systems for geodetic components

industry-accepted techniques for survey control

standard survey plan design and presentation conventions.

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