This unit of competency supports the application of planning, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills; and high-level 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.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Prepare computer-aided design (CAD) environment.

1.1 Objectives, deliverables, constraints and principal work activities are defined and documented according to the written spatial data specifications and legislative requirements.

1.2 System variables are customised to suit standard operating procedures.

1.3 Relevant manuals, instructions and operating procedures for software and hardware being used are obtained according to workplace procedures.

1.4 Menus are customised to suit standard operating procedures.

1.5 Drawing defaults are customised to suit the applicable drafting standards and procedures.

1.6 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in operating environment and equipment.

2Create 2-D engineering drawings or three-dimensional (3-D) models.

2.1 Engineering drawings are created using available software systems.

2.2 Drawing entities are linked to database attributes to suit job requirements.

2.3 Detailed views are created using various scales to meet job requirements.

2.4 Plots are produced at required scales to meet job requirements.

2.5 If a 3-D model is created, products are determined and entities are created in 3-D space to job requirements.

3Produce output.

3.1 Files are saved in various formats according to standard operating procedures.

3.2 Entities are produced from the drawing files or database and are listed in required format to meet job requirements.

3.3 Supplementary data is extracted from engineering drawing to meet job requirements.

3.4 OHS requirements are planned for and adhered to.

4Finalise the task.

4.1 All required documentation is completed promptly, accurately and according to organisational guidelines.

4.2 Relevant personnel are informed of the results.

4.3 Spatial data is archived according to project specifications.

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 spatial and aspatial data design

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

industry requirements and standards

interaction of surveying software with surveying equipment

organisational policies and guidelines

planning and control processes

road design software

safe work practices

spatial reference systems

standard plan design and presentation conventions.

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 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

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

assessing and recording information from varied engineering sources

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

understanding mathematical concepts and techniques

understanding operational knowledge in a broad range of CAD environments

understanding terms used in calculations

understanding the purpose of numerically solving surveying problems

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.

Objectives may include:

client requirements

written survey data specifications.

Legislative requirements may include:

relevant state, territory and federal legislation affecting organisational operations, including:

anti-discrimination and diversity

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

industrial relations.

Drawings may include:

charts

diagrams

plans.

Entity refers to a single item created on the screen such as:

arc

circle

hatch

line

text.

Attributes are properties associated with an entity and may include:

colour

layer

level

line type

line width

text.

Products may include:

aspect maps

line of sight maps

slope maps

visualisation estimation

volume estimation.

3-D space may include:

line of sight (intervisibility) map

fly through products.

Formats may include:

DXF (data exchange format)

PTS (a format used in the triangulation process to define the position of points and triangles)

XLS (Excel spreadsheet format).

Supplementary data may include:

area

volumes

lengths

angles

perimeters.

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.

Required documentation may include:

field records

final product reports

survey plots.

Organisational guidelines may include:

appropriate timelines

final product formats

format design parameters

guidelines for working with teams

particular requirements for data processing.

Relevant personnel may include:

supervisors and managers

site personnel such as field hands

surveyors.

Project specifications refer to:

detailed technical descriptions of the survey data and its requirements.

Unit sector

Spatial information services

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.