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 CPPSIS5054A Perform geodetic surveying computations.

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 expeditions proceed in a safe, organised and timely manner, particularly in:

accessing and interpreting design information to identify the components to be measured and monitored

displaying ability to function effectively and take care of others in emergency situations

planning resources

leading a team

knowledge of survey expedition resource requirement.

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 surveying and 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.

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

Required skills

communication skills to:

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

computer skills to complete business documentation

initiative and enterprise skills to conduct navigation operations

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

read and write technical reports

research and evaluate

numeracy skills to:

conduct image analysis

interpret and analyse statistics

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

undertake high level computations

operate four-wheel drives

organisational skills to:

coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities

plan expeditions

prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

spatial skills to:

display proficiency in the operation of spatial data capture equipment

exercise precision and accuracy in relation to spatial and aspatial data acquisition using electronic equipment

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

Required knowledge

emergency survival techniques

expedition planning processes

industry requirements and standards

operations of camping equipment

organisational policies and guidelines

principles of leadership

safe work practices

statutory requirements for the operation of vehicles

survey technical skills

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 specifications.

Principal work activities may:

focus on the expedition’s survey activities.

Equipment may include:

camp equipment

surveying instruments

vehicles.

Relevant personnel may include:

colleagues

staff or employee representatives

expedition team members

surveyors.

Organisational policy may include:

code of ethics

company standards

legislation relevant to the work or service function

manuals

OHS policies and procedures

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

remote area operations, such as catering and camping requirements.

Contingencies may include:

equipment failure

injury to personnel

personnel turnover

observation errors

obstructions to project plan

weather.

OHS may include:

Australian standards

development of site safety plan

guidelines for survival in remote areas

guidelines for hygienic food preparation and storage

identification of potential hazards

inspection of equipment and supplies

safe operation of gas and electric appliances

training staff in OHS requirements

use of personal protective clothing

use of safety equipment and signage.

Supervisory processes may include:

delegating

implementing activity

monitoring

overseeing practices

reviewing

setting objectives

targeting.

Emergency requirements may include:

food

fire

shelter

water.

Emergency survival and search and rescue techniques may include:

detection and use of emergency food and water supplies

maintenance of positive mental attitudes

map reading

navigation

principles of emergency search and rescue operations

special vehicle operation.

Quality assurance may include:

internal and external

product or service measurement against set criteria

standard verification

target monitoring.

Required documentation may include:

expedition report

field records

survey plots.