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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for survey operations
  2. Gather data
  3. Organise and process data
  4. Analyse, evaluate and interpret data
  5. Assemble data
  6. Compile and produce survey records
  7. Complete and present documentation
  8. Maintain survey equipment

Required Skills

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to conduct mine surveying operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply procedures for consulting with stakeholders and others

apply risk management practices

apply investigation requirements and procedures

apply effective communication techniques

apply instructions

apply strategic planning techniques

apply professional judgement

apply attention to detail

interpret datainformation

perform under adverse conditions

apply effective observation techniques

apply policy management requirements and procedures

apply interpersonal skills

liaise with other parties

apply coordination techniques

apply information management requirements and procedures

apply problem solving techniques

analyse datainformation

use surveying equipment

apply clear report writing techniques

facilitate meetings

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to conduct mine surveying operations

measurement techniques

accuracy and precision requirements

limitations of equipment measuring and analysis guidelines

map reading and spatial comprehension

site geography and geology

mine operations in their workplace

cartographic principles

surveying techniques

survey equipment

survey equipment care and maintenance

project reporting guidelines

spatial reference systems

spatial data reduction and manipulation techniques

GIS principles and techniques

risk management principles

company organisation

work role definitions

reporting methods and alternatives

relevant standards licenses and permits

safe work practices

emergency procedures and obligations

community expectations

consultative strategies

alternative documentation systems for procedures

environmental issues

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for the conducting of mine surveying operations

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient conducting of mine surveying

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete mine surveying operations

consistent successful conducting mine surveying operations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances

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

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

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge to apply in undertaking of mine surveying operations

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete mine surveying operations

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the conducting of mine surveying operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Stakeholders may include:

clients

client representatives

government authorities

community groups

geologists

engineers

architects/cartographers

operators

supervisors

contractors

environmentalists/ecologists

Legislation may include:

industry codes, regulations, standards and guidelines

environmental legislation

health and safety legislation

mining tenure regulations

third tier of legislation

surveying legislation

cultural and heritage legislation

Spatial components may include:

position

dimension

height

direction

depth

slope

volume

stratum

Measurements may be made with:

theodolite

EDM

GPS

tape/level

photogrammetry

remote sensing

tide gauge

current meter

echo sounder(seismic)

laser scanner

borehole camera

Design may be represented by:

hard copy plans or maps

digital plans or maps

Spatial and textual data may include:

coordinates

AMG

lats/longs

grid systems

local grid systems

Technology and procedures may include:

proven industry standard calculation procedures

hand held calculators, computer software applications

direct instrument download hardware and software applications

GPS

data recorders

text data management procedures

Plans may include:

policies and procedures relevant to legislation, health and safety or environment,

documentation and records

regulatory and legal compliance

hazard plan

colliery development plan

fire fighting plan

stone dust plan

emergency evacuation plan

gas drainage plan

ventilation plan

risk zone management plan

Survey Memo/Work Instruction

Techniques and technology may include:

computer generated DTM modelling

CAD dxf format files

media including:

plain paper hardcopies

CAD files (dxf)/GIS files

via e-mail - PDF Format, dxf files

Models may include:

physical representation, at a different scale, of a real thing

physical models

computer generated models

virtual models

digital models

dynamic models

Information and reports may include:

plans, maps

digital display

written reports

historical data

graphs, models

formulae

Communication and display techniques may include:

plans, maps

'Powerpoint' display

written reports

Survey instruments may include:

GPS

electronic theodolite

microptic theodolites

levels

alignment lasers

photogrammetric instruments

laser scanners

Equipment may include:

transport vehicle

tripods

prisms

survey accessories

field books and data recorders