Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan, monitor and implement an instrument survey for a range of survey purposes. The unit includes evaluation of the survey and reporting of outcomes.
The unit applies to those who conduct instrument surveys in a forest environment.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Plan instrument survey | 1.1 Identify and follow WHS, environmental, legal and organisational requirements relevant to conducting an instrument survey. 1.2 Adhere to site environmental protection measures in line with relevant requirements. 1.3 Check work order, identify survey purpose and check specifications with appropriate personnel. 1.4 Relevant information is obtained, interpreted and analysed for impact on current survey. 1.5 Coordinate and schedule survey tools, equipment and personnel requirements. 1.6 Identify and organise permit or licence requirements. 1.7 Select survey method/s and instruments and communicate survey schedule to appropriate personnel. |
2. Implement and monitor instrument survey | 2.1 Establish and maintain regular communication with others in line with WHS requirements and to ensure continuous workflow and progress. 2.2 Carry out instrument survey in line with work order and specifications in survey plan, consulting individuals and groups as required. 2.3 Monitor and modify survey plan as required in response to equipment, personnel, site condition changes and environmental requirements. 2.4 Conduct routine checks to ensure survey documentation and data are accurately and continuously recorded and completed. 2.5 Routinely review survey progress to maintain efficient options, and hazards or impediments to the survey are promptly rectified. |
3. Review instrument survey | 3.1 Compile and organise survey documentation and data for review. 3.2 Prepare map or plan in line with survey requirements. 3.3 Prepare survey report in appropriate format in line with organisational guidelines. 3.4 Undertake evaluation of survey plan and processes and documented for use in reviewing and revising future instrument surveys. 3.5 Record and report instrument survey outcomes in line with site procedures and organisational requirements. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to conducting an instrument survey
communicating and following safe work practices
plan and coordinate instrument survey processes and implementing an instrument plan
monitor the collection of survey documentation and data
prepare a survey report to include data analysis and consider costs, difficulties or issues faced and recommendations for future work.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
workplace requirements and site standards requirements, policies and procedures for conducting an instrument survey
environmental risks and hazards of survey work
environmental protection requirements of work sites
survey techniques and purposes including laying out road lines, marking establishment boundaries and forest area boundaries, assessment of forest, laying out planting rows, site design or drainage design
safety issues and hazards associated with undertaking boundary surveys
methods of navigating and geographically orienting in the field
established communication channels and protocols
problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques
types of tools and equipment used for instrument surveys, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance
procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
survey instruments and equipment
site to be surveyed
survey tools including tape, hammer, pegs and pins, chain, measuring wheel, global positioning system (GPS)
personal protective equipment for conducting an instrument survey
work order, workplace requirements and site standards for conducting an instrument survey.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Numeracy skills to: | read maps and interpret survey data prepare plans and diagrams representative of instrument survey. |
Planning and organising skills to: | plan survey schedule organise instruments, equipment, licenses and personnel to carry out instrument survey. |
Problem solving skills to: | identify equipment faults or impediments to survey work and rectify. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management
Harvesting and Haulage