This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

ability to create extract and output information from engineering plans

ability to mentally evaluate data for approximate results

communication skills to

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through graphic oral written and visual means

computer skills to

develop business documentation

apply surveying software

literacy skills to

analyse errors

assess and use workplace information

conduct webbased searches and use digital techniques

read and write key performance reports including technical reports

research and evaluate to source surveying and spatial information servicesSSIS educational information

research and evaluate to source surveying and spatial information services(SSIS) educational information

numeracy skills to

accurately record and collate

estimate costs

analyse error

conduct image analysis

interpret and analyse statistics

perform mental calculations

undertake complex computations

organisational skills to plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

spatial skills to

exercise precision and accuracy in relation to recording and using geodetic data

archive and retrieve spatial data

manage and manipulate spatial data

manage files

solve problems relating to height depth breadth dimension direction and position in actual operational activity and virtual representation

Required knowledge

data formats

data management

data processing

fundamental algebra principles

fundamental geometry principles

fundamental trigonometry principles

geodetic computations using appropriate computing aids including appropriate software

industry requirements and standards

interaction of surveying software with surveying equipment

organisational policies and guidelines

planning and control processes

reference surfaces and projection planes

relationships between different surfaces

safe work practices

spatial reference systems

standard plan design and presentation conventions

vocational issues involving relevant reference surface and relevant projection surface

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function for example CPPSISA Perform advanced surveying computations and CPPSISA Perform geodetic surveying computations

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS5053A Perform advanced surveying computations, and CPPSIS5054A Perform geodetic surveying computations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of

applying checks wherever necessary

applying formulas appropriately and obtaining correct results

assessing and recording geodetic computations from varied sources

defining terms used in geodetic calculations

demonstrating a sound understanding of the requirement for accuracy in calculations

performing calculations in a logical progression to solve geodetic surveying problems

understanding mathematical concepts astronomical concepts and the determination of shadowing effects

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

assignment instructions work plans and schedules policy documents and duty statements

registered training provider of assessment services

relevant guidelines regulations and codes of practice

suitable venue and equipment

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Context of assessment

Holistic based on the performance criteria evidence guide range statement and required skills and knowledge

Method of assessment

Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment

Demonstrated competency in a range of situations that may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information If this is not practicable observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment requires that the clients objectives and industry expectations are met If the clients objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of SIS requirements to assess competency

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations scenarios may be used to assess underpinning knowledge in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment questions are to be identical

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory

Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition recognition of current competencies RCC or recognition of prior learning RPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge

Assessment processes will be appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

Geodetic surveyingrefers to:

Objectives may include:

Operating environment may include:

Organisational guidelines may include:

Project specifications are:

Manufacturer specifications may include:

Legislation may include:

Company policy may include:

Principal work activities may include:

Constraints may include:

Surveying data may include:

Client requirements may include description of outputs, such as:

Design may include:

Reference surface may include:

Projection plane may include:

Geodetic components may include:

Survey control may include:

Precise traverse may include:

Triangulationrefers to:

Modern technology may include:

Trigonometrical heighting may include:

Appropriate items or equipment required to carry out a precise EDM traversing may include:

Client may include:

Stakeholders may include:

OHS may include:

Risk management may include:

Legal and statutory may include:

Time available includes estimates for time duration of project, including:

Project management mechanisms may include:

Reference systemrefers to:

Measurements may include use of:

Specifications may include:

Contingencies may include:

Quality assurance processes may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Required documentation may include: