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

NWP554 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply surveying computations to civil engineering projects

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency NWP554 - Apply surveying computations to civil engineering projects
Description This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply computational concepts and methods that are common to civil engineering and surveying projects. This includes the conversion of survey measurements and data into surveying and mapping coordinates and computational set out data to facilitate the construction of an engineering project. This does not include the use of calculus.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to engineering and surveying para-professionals required to undertake measurement and set out of engineering works. This may include office, and fieldwork.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Identify surveying computational requirements
  • Determine the surveying computational task through requests, design briefs or equivalent and clarify with the appropriate personnel.
  • Seek expert advice when appropriate and according to enterprise procedures.
  • Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the work site.
       
Element: Select appropriate surveying computational method
  • Interpret and apply industry codes, regulations and technical documentation relevant to the surveying computational task.
  • Identify and use sources of computational data.
  • Make and record appropriate assumptions underlying the surveying computational task.
  • Select the most appropriate computational method.
  • Identify, obtain and check required resources as fit for purpose.
       
Element: Perform computation
  • Perform arithmetic operations, including decimals and fractions.
  • Perform efficient computations using a scientific calculator.
  • Record results of computations.
  • Select methods for dealing with unexpected situations on the basis of discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures.
       
Element: Verify, present and interpret outcomes
  • Record and document the results of the analysis in accordance with requirements and enterprise procedures.
  • Discuss and verify the outcomes of analysis with appropriate personnel.
  • Present outcomes as required by initial request or brief and/or organisational requirements.
       


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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to:

apply computational concepts and methods that are common to civil engineering and surveying projects.

apply mathematical concepts in to engineering problems to familiar and unfamiliar situations and in different contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including:

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

workplace specific equipment and technology

supervision and experienced team members to provide observations, feedback and third party reports

enterprise operating procedures and work allocation

relevant codes, standards, and government regulations.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence should only be made when the assessor has complete confidence in the person’s competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the candidate, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills:

manually compute horizontal angles from observed directions

manually calculate horizontal angular misclosures and compute bearings

manually compute vertical angles from vertical circle readings

manually correct measured distances for meteorological effects

manually convert slope distance and vertical angle to horizontal distance and vertical component

manually compute height difference from vertical component, height of instrument and height of target

manually convert horizontal distances and bearings to eastings and northings

use personal computer to access and use organisational specific engineering/computational applications

Requiredknowledge:

coordinate geometry

mathematical and arithmetic area operations

relation between horizontal distance and bearings and directional standards (Eastings/Northings)

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Computational task must include:

arithmetic

algebra

geometry

co-ordinate geometry

matrices

quadratic functions

exponential and logarithmic functions

trigonometric functions

charts and graphs

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisor

colleague

foreman

team leader

supervising engineer

teacher

Enterprise procedures may include:

the use of tools and equipment

instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

reporting and communication

manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

Sources of computational data may include:

tables

graphs

Resources may include:

computer

scientific calculator

engineering tables and graphs

regulations and codes of practices

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
Determine the surveying computational task through requests, design briefs or equivalent and clarify with the appropriate personnel. 
Seek expert advice when appropriate and according to enterprise procedures. 
Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the work site. 
Interpret and apply industry codes, regulations and technical documentation relevant to the surveying computational task. 
Identify and use sources of computational data. 
Make and record appropriate assumptions underlying the surveying computational task. 
Select the most appropriate computational method. 
Identify, obtain and check required resources as fit for purpose. 
Perform arithmetic operations, including decimals and fractions. 
Perform efficient computations using a scientific calculator. 
Record results of computations. 
Select methods for dealing with unexpected situations on the basis of discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures. 
Record and document the results of the analysis in accordance with requirements and enterprise procedures. 
Discuss and verify the outcomes of analysis with appropriate personnel. 
Present outcomes as required by initial request or brief and/or organisational requirements. 

Forms

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