Module Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:35 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:35 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Surveying 1c
Surveying 1c
Module
National Code
State Code
34666
34666
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031101 - Surveying
Nominal Hours
68
Description
To provide the student with an understanding of the
instruments, procedures and computations appropriate
to the determination of relative position and
preparation of survey plans. The subject will
provide the student with the means to progress to
Surveying 1D.
instruments, procedures and computations appropriate
to the determination of relative position and
preparation of survey plans. The subject will
provide the student with the means to progress to
Surveying 1D.
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 50%
Examination 50%
NOTE: To gain an overall pass, the student must achieve a minimum of 40% of the
possible marks in each section.
Practical assessment (see practical tasks) 50%
One written examination paper of two hours'
duration 50%
Suggested Practical Tasks
A range of practical exercises should be given which
will enable students to successfully complete the
following tasks:
1 Conduct a level traverse comprising backsight, intermediate and
foresight readings between two independent bench marks. The traverse should
incorporate inverted staff readings, be booked and reduced by the Rise-and-Fall
technique, and adjusted to distribute misclose.
2 Test an automatic level for collimation error.
3 Measure distances using a standard steel band and apply the
appropriate slope, sag, and temperature corrections to obtain a horizontal
distance.
4 Observe slope distances using EDM equipment and reduce to
5 Measure a horizontal angle by the 4-fold repetition method.
6 Measure a vertical angle as the mean of Face Left and Face Right
readings.
7 Combine theodolite and EDM equipment to survey a small closed traverse
to a precision of better than 1:8000.
8 Clearly and unambiguously, record all observations pertaining to the
above in a suitable field book.
Examination 50%
NOTE: To gain an overall pass, the student must achieve a minimum of 40% of the
possible marks in each section.
Practical assessment (see practical tasks) 50%
One written examination paper of two hours'
duration 50%
Suggested Practical Tasks
A range of practical exercises should be given which
will enable students to successfully complete the
following tasks:
1 Conduct a level traverse comprising backsight, intermediate and
foresight readings between two independent bench marks. The traverse should
incorporate inverted staff readings, be booked and reduced by the Rise-and-Fall
technique, and adjusted to distribute misclose.
2 Test an automatic level for collimation error.
3 Measure distances using a standard steel band and apply the
appropriate slope, sag, and temperature corrections to obtain a horizontal
distance.
4 Observe slope distances using EDM equipment and reduce to
5 Measure a horizontal angle by the 4-fold repetition method.
6 Measure a vertical angle as the mean of Face Left and Face Right
readings.
7 Combine theodolite and EDM equipment to survey a small closed traverse
to a precision of better than 1:8000.
8 Clearly and unambiguously, record all observations pertaining to the
above in a suitable field book.
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7991 | Applied Science Cartography | Accredited course | |
| 0957 | Basic Industrial Skills Mining and Support Services | Accredited course | |
| 4991 | Certificate IV in Cartography | Accredited course | |
| 7980 | Engineering Surface Mining | Accredited course | |
| 5026 | Mining Operations | Accredited course |