Qualification requirements
This qualification applies to those who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of surveying contexts. They may be responsible for wide-ranging operational surveying technical activity and a defined range of unpredictable problems.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 15 units of competency: 7 core units 8 elective units. The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows: up to 8 units from the elective units listed below up to 2 units may be chosen from Certificate III, IV or Diploma qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package or accredited course. | |
Core units | |
Store and retrieve spatial data | |
Collect basic GNSS data | |
Read and interpret image data | |
Collect and set out basic surveying data | |
Operate surveying equipment | |
Perform surveying computations | |
Produce computer-aided drawings | |
Elective units | |
Develop teams and individuals | |
Manage projects | |
Promote team effectiveness | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Facilitate effective teamwork | |
Facilitate effective workplace relationships | |
Maintain workplace safety in the property industry | |
Organise field services | |
Organise equipment and supplies | |
Plan and conduct survey expeditions | |
Participate in spatial process improvement | |
Operate spatial software applications | |
Prepare and present GIS data | |
Design a database | |
Apply site risk management system | |
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
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 complete 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 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 fulfill 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 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 | manage own time and prioritise activities adhere to correct OHS practices |
Learning | update skills and knowledge to accommodate changes in spatial reference systems and in equipment and operations train others in the use of equipment operate global navigation satellite system (GNSS) 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 GNSS 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.
