Certificate IV in Surveying
Not Applicable
Subjects
Packaging rules | |
To achieve recognition at the Certificate IV level, the candidate must demonstrate competency in the eight core units, plus seven electives (total fifteen units). Up to two of the required electives may be selected from other | |
Core units | |
Store and retrieve spatial data | |
Collect basic GPS data | |
Read and interpret basic image data | |
Collect and set out basic surveying data | |
Operate surveying equipment | |
Perform surveying computations | |
Produce computer-aided drawings | |
Operate computing packages | |
Elective units | |
Develop and use complex spreadsheets | |
Develop teams and individuals | |
Promote team effectiveness | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Maintain workplace safety in the property industry | |
Organise field services | |
Organise equipment and supplies | |
Plan and conduct survey expeditions | |
Participate in spatial process improvement | |
Design a database | |
Prepare and present geographic information systems data | |
Apply site risk management system | |
Facilitate effective teamwork | |
Facilitate effective workplace relationships | |
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Employability Skills Qualification Summary | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include the following facets: |
Communication | apply communication skills to discuss vocational issues effectively with colleagues and impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means apply literacy skills to: assess and use workplace information interpret and understand legal, financial and procedural requirements process workplace documentation read and record data and write routine reports research and access routine sources of spatial data apply numeracy skills to: record and interpret statistics record with accuracy and precision undertake computations complete all required documentation according to organisational guidelines |
Teamwork | plan and execute set tasks in a team environment apply interpersonal skills e.g. cooperation and flexibility relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities support, and often lead, team debate on the application of various improvement processes show team leadership work effectively as part of a team work with others discuss and evaluate ideas with team to determine viability and compliance with relevant legislation |
Problem solving | solve surveying problems involving circular curves identify and address any discrepancies between specifications and actual activities identify problems and communicate to relevant personnel to improve service and prevent recurrence according to organisational guidelines identify, analyse and evaluate image data to fulfil project requirements apply spatial skills to: understand the holistic implications of height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position to actual operational activity and virtual representation exercise precision and accuracy in surveying computations perform global positioning system data archival and retrieval perform global positioning system data management and manipulation perform file management solve basic problems relating to height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position in actual operational activity and virtual representation interpret technical task requirements validate and record measurements according to project specifications solve problems involving acquired image data according to organisational policies and principles |
Initiative and enterprise | apply analytical skills to determine the data requirements of a survey project apply negotiation skills create, extract and output information from engineering plans analytical skills participate in assessing the viability of new ideas and implementing new or improved processes |
Planning and organising | archive spatial data according to project specifications use organisational skills to prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements and to prepare and administer documentation prepare and collect data using basic global positioning system equipment prepare to perform traverse computations plan survey field work plan and adhere to OHS requirements |
Self-management | time management prioritise activities adhere to correct OHS practices |
Learning | apply knowledge of organisational policies and guidelines update skills and knowledge to accommodate changes in spatial reference systems update skills and knowledge to accommodate changes in equipment and operations train others in the use of equipment apply knowledge of legislative, statutory and industry requirements and standards operate global positioning system equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational guidelines |
Technology | use computers (technical user level) to complete business documentation use suitable software to communicate with a global positioning system receiver conduct navigation operations select and use appropriate tools maintain equipment |
Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described above for each Employability Skill are representative of the property industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification.
This table is a summary of Employability Skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.