Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPSIS5021A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply land and planning law to surveying

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPSIS5021A - Apply land and planning law to surveying
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to assist surveyors to mark out urban structures and to identify urban lots and the improvements thereon. It requires the ability to determine land and planning law, collect and write specifications for appropriate documentation, and compile a plan to an approving authority suitable to accompany a development application. Functions would be carried out within organisational guidelines.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports the application of self-management, technical writing and communication (verbal and written) skills, the understanding of technology, and interpreting legal requirements. The skills and knowledge acquired upon completion of this unit would apply to the needs of employees in supporting positions for town planning, surveying and mapping.Legislative and regulatory requirements may impact on this unit. Incorporate these requirements according to local, state, territory and federal legislation and regulations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine azimuth for identification and re-mark surveys.
  • Accurate research and action are undertaken in priority order to obtain required information.
  • Survey marks are located as indicated on the survey plan.
  • Position of a parcel of land corners is established from survey marks found.
  • A right on boundary or parallel azimuth is established.
  • Monumented and non-monumented occupations are used to establish an azimuth parallel to a street boundary.
  • An assumed azimuth is adopted to enable completion of the field survey, and subsequent calculations and adjustments to swing onto the azimuth are made.
  • An azimuth derived from marks at opposite extremities of the survey is calculated.
  • Relationship between alignment marks, kerb lines, kerb as laid and occupations is interpreted when an azimuth is fixed using alignment marks, occupations and kerbs shown in alignment plans.
  • Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in planning regulations and survey methods.
       
Element: Undertake a mark-out survey and fix front and rear corners, angles and line marks.
  • An azimuth is established by direct or indirect means and the front corners of an allotment are fixed.
  • A side fix is established for the allotment using occupations, monuments or reference marks.
  • Direct methods are used to establish the positions of the rear corners.
  • Traverse and calculations from the street azimuth and side fix are made to set out rear corners by indirect means.
  • Need to use line marks on long or obstructed boundaries is identified.
  • A suitable checking procedure to validate positioning of all marks placed is undertaken.
       
Element: Meet local government building requirements.
  • Re-mark surveys and local government siting requirements for the issue of a building certificate are met.
  • Relevant survey regulations relating to supervision of surveys, field procedures and survey searching are adhered to.
  • Relevant survey regulations relating to accuracy of cadastral surveys, field procedures and survey searching are adhered to.
  • Field notes are prepared according to OHS and legislative requirements, and organisational guidelines.
  • Pertinent legal and statutory standards are considered and adhered to.
       
Element: Calculate an identification survey.
  • Position of improvements in relation to the boundaries is calculated using indirect methods (radiations), direct methods or a coordinate system.
  • Position of improvements in relation to the boundaries or set out buildings is calculated using a coordinate system.
       
Element: Prepare a draft survey report.
  • A draft survey report is prepared in a clear and concise manner to minimise the need for follow-up action.
  • A sketch is prepared to accompany a survey report according to organisational guidelines.
  • A draft survey report and accompanying sketch is prepared for a re-mark survey.
  • Physical constraints and environmental impacts of the development are incorporated into the report.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 unit CPPSIS5014A Develop a subdivision survey design for local government approval.

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:

matching objectives with resources to ensure project proceeds in an organised and timely manner

ensuring that achievement of required accuracy has been attempted and that non-conformity aspects are recorded and reported

taking responsibility for own outputs in work and learning.

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 customer/workplace 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required skills:

ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

ability to translate requirements into design

accuracy and precision

analytical skills

communication skills to:

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through graphic, oral, written and visual means

computer skills (high technical user level) to complete business documentation and conduct web-based searches

interpersonal skills

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

locate and interpret legislation and other written documentation

prepare and manage documentation and information flow

read and write key performance reports, including technical reports

research and evaluate (high level) in order to source spatial information services (SIS) educational information

negotiation skills

numeracy skills to:

accurately record and collate

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

estimate costs

perform mental calculations

interpret and analyse statistics

undertake complex computations

organisational skills to plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

spatial skills to:

exercise precision and accuracy in relation to survey techniques

perform spatial data archival and retrieval and train others in this task

perform spatial data management and manipulation and train others in this task

perform file management and train others in this task

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

understand implications of height, depth, breadth, dimension and position to actual operational activity and virtual representation

working in a team.

Required knowledge and understanding:

data formats

errors, accuracy and precision

industry standards

OHS guidelines

organisational policies and guidelines

planning and control processes

possible community issues and repercussions with regard to building permits

safe work practices

surveying computation skills

surveying reference systems

surveying data capture and data set out methodologies

understanding and application of road alignment design and associated computations.

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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

Information may include:

boundary dimensions

design information:

digital

hard copy plans

maps

written instructions

instruction

land title

topographic features.

Survey plan may include:

alteration of the following:

existing services

existing utility services

typical utility service allocations

design engineering criteria requirements for the following:

crossfalls

cul de sacs

cycleways

gradients

intersections

kerb returns

road widths

theory notes

design methods using contours information

detail assessment of an approved set of examinations

engineering design requirements for the following:

lot drainage

road pavement drainage

location of utility services within the footpath area and to proposed lots

preparation of :

information to be shown

plan types

preliminary design plans

provision for alteration of existing services for the following:

easement requirements

public reserve requirements

sediment control

typical utility service allocations

provision for sewerage

typical drafting standards for plans.

Azimuth refers to:

a direction expressed as a horizontal angle, usually in degrees and measured clockwise from a reference datum, which determines if the azimuth is a true magnetic or relative.

Monumented and non-monumented occupations mean:

monumented: instruments on reference marks (RMs) or permanent marks (PMs)

non-monumented: no instruments on RMs or PMs.

Direct methods may include:

offset

parallelograms.

Traverse refers to:

a method of surveying in which lengths and directions of lines between points on the earth are obtained by or from field measurements and are used in determining positions of the points.

Cadastral survey refers to:

a survey of the boundaries of land parcels.

OHS may include:

Australian standards

development of site safety plans

identification of potential hazards

inspection of work sites

training staff in OHS requirements

use of equipment and signage.

Legislative requirements may include:

Australian standards

award and enterprise agreements

certification requirements

codes of practice

equal employment opportunity

national industry standards

quality assurance requirements

set back requirements.

Organisational guidelines may include:

appropriate timelines

code of ethics

company policy

final product formats

formal design parameters

legislation relevant to the work or service function

manuals

OHS policy and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines outlining teamwork, work roles, responsibilities and delegations

requirements for data processing.

Legal and statutory may include:

aspects of cadastral law

common law and old system title

community title

crown land, alienation and native title

local government requirements

national standards

state statutes and regulations

subdivisions and deposited plans (including roads)

Torrens title system (indefeasibility and the need for registration), including:

caveat dealing

covenant dealing

easement dealing

lease dealing

mortgage dealing.

Physical constraints may include:

drainage, including:

lot drainage

road pavement drainage

easements

public reserve requirements

sediment control

sewerage control.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Accurate research and action are undertaken in priority order to obtain required information. 
Survey marks are located as indicated on the survey plan. 
Position of a parcel of land corners is established from survey marks found. 
A right on boundary or parallel azimuth is established. 
Monumented and non-monumented occupations are used to establish an azimuth parallel to a street boundary. 
An assumed azimuth is adopted to enable completion of the field survey, and subsequent calculations and adjustments to swing onto the azimuth are made. 
An azimuth derived from marks at opposite extremities of the survey is calculated. 
Relationship between alignment marks, kerb lines, kerb as laid and occupations is interpreted when an azimuth is fixed using alignment marks, occupations and kerbs shown in alignment plans. 
Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in planning regulations and survey methods. 
An azimuth is established by direct or indirect means and the front corners of an allotment are fixed. 
A side fix is established for the allotment using occupations, monuments or reference marks. 
Direct methods are used to establish the positions of the rear corners. 
Traverse and calculations from the street azimuth and side fix are made to set out rear corners by indirect means. 
Need to use line marks on long or obstructed boundaries is identified. 
A suitable checking procedure to validate positioning of all marks placed is undertaken. 
Re-mark surveys and local government siting requirements for the issue of a building certificate are met. 
Relevant survey regulations relating to supervision of surveys, field procedures and survey searching are adhered to. 
Relevant survey regulations relating to accuracy of cadastral surveys, field procedures and survey searching are adhered to. 
Field notes are prepared according to OHS and legislative requirements, and organisational guidelines. 
Pertinent legal and statutory standards are considered and adhered to. 
Position of improvements in relation to the boundaries is calculated using indirect methods (radiations), direct methods or a coordinate system. 
Position of improvements in relation to the boundaries or set out buildings is calculated using a coordinate system. 
A draft survey report is prepared in a clear and concise manner to minimise the need for follow-up action. 
A sketch is prepared to accompany a survey report according to organisational guidelines. 
A draft survey report and accompanying sketch is prepared for a re-mark survey. 
Physical constraints and environmental impacts of the development are incorporated into the report. 

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