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

CPPSIS5027A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out a precision survey

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPSIS5027A - Carry out a precision survey
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply specialised techniques, instruments and instrument attachments for the purpose of carrying out precise setting out and industrial surveys. It requires the ability to use instruments or techniques to carry out precision surveys. 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 communication, organisational, accuracy, problem-solving and time management skills; interpreting technical documentation; error analysis; and a sound understanding of technology. The skills and knowledge acquired upon completion of this unit would support the needs of employees in surveying.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements may impact on this unit. Incorporate these requirements according to state, territory and federal legislation.
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: Prepare to perform precision survey.
  • Task objectives are defined.
  • Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in design and set out survey.
       
Element: Set up precise levelling and reduce the results of a precise levelling run.
  • Pertinent standards are identified, considered and adhered to according to precision surveyingproject specifications.
  • Organisational documented and undocumented practices are adhered to.
  • OHS requirements are planned for and adhered to.
  • Constructional features of the equipment and thespecialised attachments necessary to achieve the requirements of precise levelling are determined.
  • Accuracy specifications as set out in the survey precision instructions or the manufacturer specifications for tolerances relevant to precise levelling are determined.
  • Precise levelling run of an accuracy consistent with the current relevant accuracy standard is carried out and results are calculated and recorded according to organisational guidelines.
       
Element: Apply specialised techniques used for precise setting out and industrial surveys.
  • Applications of specialised surveying techniques used for precise setting out and optical tooling are determined.
  • Applications of specialised instruments and instrument attachments used for precise setting out are determined.
  • Remote measuring systems to be used in the industrial measurement are determined.
  • Set out and observations using instruments and attachments suitable for precise setting out are conducted.
       
Element: Detect and monitor deflection and deformation of structures.
  • Survey methods used to check horizontal movement of engineering structures and instruments used to monitor verticality of tall structures are determined.
  • Survey methods used to check vertical movement due to settlement of engineering structures caused by tunnelling and mining are determined.
  • Precision survey of an accuracy that will detect and monitor deformation or deflection of an engineering structure is carried out.
       
Element: Document results.
  • Results of the survey are presented to relevant personnel according to organisational guidelines.
  • Required documentation is completed promptly, accurately and according to organisational guidelines.
  • Spatial data is archived according to project specifications.
       


Evidence Required

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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 units CPPSIS5018A Conduct an engineering survey, and CPPSIS5019A Conduct an engineering surveying project.

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 known solutions to a range of problems

performing calculations following a logical progression and presenting clearly visible results

assessing and recording computations from varied sources

demonstrating operational knowledge in a broad range of areas relating to traverse computations

applying mathematical principles and skills to a range of advanced surveying related problems

understanding mathematical concepts and techniques

performing a range of tasks where choice between a substantial range of options is required

understanding purpose of numerically solving advanced surveying problems

understanding requirement for accuracy in precision surveying calculations

defining terms used in calculations

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 spatial information services 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 create, extract and output information from engineering plans

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

analytical skills

communication skills to:

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

computer skills (high technical user level) to complete business documentation and apply surveying software

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

locate and interpret legislation and other written documentation

prepare and manage documentation

read and write technical reports

research and evaluate

numeracy skills to:

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

interpret and analyse statistics

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

undertake high level computations

organisational skills to:

coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities

prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

spatial skills to:

exercise precision and accuracy in relation to survey set out

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.

Required knowledge and understanding:

data formats

data management

error analysis principles

apply the basic principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry

industry requirements and standards

interaction of surveying software with surveying equipment

organisational policies and guidelines

planning and control processes

safe work practices

spatial reference systems

standard plan design and presentation conventions

understanding and application of significance in calculations

use of precision surveying instruments

vocational issues involving precision surveying.

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.

Objectives may include:

agreed client requirements

written survey data specifications.

Pertinent standards are standards essential to the accuracy of:

calculation of horizontal and vertical information

measurement and recording.

Precision surveying may include:

accuracy standards and field procedures for high-precision horizontal and vertical control surveys, including high-precision global positioning system (GPS) surveys

application of optical and electromagnetic measuring principles and techniques

computation of three-dimensional coordinates and coordinate changes by intersection methods

error analysis of survey measurements (angle, distance and height difference)

deformation and tunneling surveys and analysis, pre-analysis and design of survey projects

laser scanner methods

scale bar on target methods.

Project specifications refer to:

detailed technical descriptions of the survey data and its requirements.

Organisational documented and undocumented practices may include:

appropriate timelines

data processing requirements

final product formats

formal design parameters

teamwork.

OHS may include:

Australian standards

development of site safety plan

identification of potential hazards

inspection of work sites

training staff in OHS requirements

use of personal protective clothing

use of safety equipment and signage.

Equipment and specialised attachments may include:

electronic theodolites

GPS

gyro-theodolite

lasers

levels

optical reading instruments

tapes

total station (reflectorless)

total station (theodolite function).

Precise levelling may include:

effects of curvature and refraction on levelling

geodetic relationships of the size and shape of the earth

sources of errors in precise angle observations and the techniques used to minimise their effects

use of statistics to analyse geodetic observations, values and positional results.

Manufacturer specifications may include:

equipment specifications

operator manuals.

Organisational guidelines may include:

code of ethics

company policy

legislation relevant to the work or service function, including equal employment opportunity (EEO)

manuals

OHS policies and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles and responsibilities.

Optical tooling may include:

auto collimation

auto reflection

collimation.

Specialised instruments and instrument attachments may include:

auto collimation and laser eyepieces

hollow axis theodolites

parallel plate micrometers

pentaprism attachments

specialised instrument stands

stage plates

tooling bars

zenith and nadir auto plumb instruments.

Remote measuring systems may include:

precise intersection techniques

robotic instruments

terrestrial photogrammetry.

Survey methods may include:

inertial surveying

remote surveying:

airborne electromagnetic radiation (EMR) imagery

robotic total station

terrestrial photogrammetry.

Relevant personnel may include:

managers

site personnel such as field hands

supervisors

surveyors.

Required documentation may include:

field records

final product reports

survey plots.

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
Task objectives are defined. 
Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in design and set out survey. 
Pertinent standards are identified, considered and adhered to according to precision surveyingproject specifications. 
Organisational documented and undocumented practices are adhered to. 
OHS requirements are planned for and adhered to. 
Constructional features of the equipment and thespecialised attachments necessary to achieve the requirements of precise levelling are determined. 
Accuracy specifications as set out in the survey precision instructions or the manufacturer specifications for tolerances relevant to precise levelling are determined. 
Precise levelling run of an accuracy consistent with the current relevant accuracy standard is carried out and results are calculated and recorded according to organisational guidelines. 
Applications of specialised surveying techniques used for precise setting out and optical tooling are determined. 
Applications of specialised instruments and instrument attachments used for precise setting out are determined. 
Remote measuring systems to be used in the industrial measurement are determined. 
Set out and observations using instruments and attachments suitable for precise setting out are conducted. 
Survey methods used to check horizontal movement of engineering structures and instruments used to monitor verticality of tall structures are determined. 
Survey methods used to check vertical movement due to settlement of engineering structures caused by tunnelling and mining are determined. 
Precision survey of an accuracy that will detect and monitor deformation or deflection of an engineering structure is carried out. 
Results of the survey are presented to relevant personnel according to organisational guidelines. 
Required documentation is completed promptly, accurately and according to organisational guidelines. 
Spatial data is archived according to project specifications. 

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