Conduct advanced GNSS control surveys

Unit of competency Outline

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23/07/2026 10:19 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPPSSI6032

State Code
OCU89

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
13/01/2021

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

01/06/2021

Field of Education

031199 - Geomatic Engineering, N.e.c.

Original Release Date

01/06/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct advanced global navigation satellite system (GNSS) control surveys using GNSS equipment and suitable software to communicate with GNSS receivers. It includes programming and operation of GNSS equipment, relating surveying data to a reference system, and identifying and resolving discrepancies with the reference system. This unit is suitable for surveyors who use broad theoretical and technical knowledge to analyse information as well as interpret and provide solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex surveying/spatial information problems. The unit supports those who work in a technical management role in a surveying team.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with relevant state/territory regulations that govern surveying work, as well as work health and safety (WHS) legislation and regulations that apply to the workplace. Cadastral surveying must be undertaken under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Users must check with the relevant regulatory state/territory authority before delivery. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Prepare for advanced GNSS control survey.

1.1 Analyse survey specifications and plan key activities required.
1.2 Identify potential situations impacting on effectiveness of GNSS technologies and plan contingencies.
1.3 Set up and check GNSS equipment according to survey and organisational requirements.
1.4 Apply projection and datum parameters when using GNSS equipment and software.
1.5 Obtain, validate and record existing survey control data and determine need for additional controls based on identified non-conformities.
1.6 Collate, validate and manipulate data into the GNSS receiver.

2 Carry out GNSS control surveying tasks.

2.1 Work safely, using personal protective equipment (PPE) when conducting field work.
2.2 Program and operate GNSS equipment to analyse and manipulate data according to survey and organisational requirements.
2.3 Relate GNSS survey to a reference system according to survey specifications.
2.4 Identify and resolve problems relating to discrepancies in the reference system or manage contingencies.
2.5 Collect GNSS data using planned methodologies according to survey requirements.
2.6 Analyse existing control networks and establish horizontal and vertical control positions according to project specifications.
2.7 Identify non-conformances in control networks and the need for additional controls.
2.8 Validate and record GNSS measurements on the reference system according to specifications.

3 Finalise advanced GNSS control survey.

3.1 Use GNSS software to process data according to survey and organisational requirements.
3.2 Complete validation checks according to project specifications, industry-accepted standards and organisational requirements.
3.3 Identify and address discrepancies between survey specifications and actual data according to survey and organisational requirements.
3.4 Finalise and complete survey and documentation according to organisational requirements.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AXH79	CPPSIS6032	Conduct advanced GNSS control surveys	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGJ0	CPP60121	Advanced Diploma of Surveying	Qualification