Conduct an engineering survey

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 3:39 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPPSIS5018A

State Code
D1528

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
07/04/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

28/10/2008

Field of Education

031101 - Surveying

Original Release Date

28/10/2008

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct an engineering survey on engineering and construction sites. It requires the ability to plan approaches to engineering contingencies and management requirements. Functions would be carried out within organisational guidelines.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Plan the task.

1.1 Objectives, principal work activities and constraints are defined and documented with written survey specifications.1.2 Details of instruments and basic techniques to be used are evaluated and determined.1.3 Design is interpreted to identify surveying data.1.4 Pertinent legal and statutory standards and requirements, and OHS standards are considered and adhered to.1.5 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in engineering surveys.

2Execute the task.

2.1 Work is scheduled to be completed within time available.2.2 Project management mechanisms are implemented to measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to the agreed schedule and plans.2.3 Identified survey components are measured.2.4 Measured survey data is reduced to the project reference system for comparison with design.2.5 Impact of contingencies and problems are managed.2.6 Measurements are validated and recorded according to specifications.2.7 Checks are completed according to organisational guidelines.2.8 Equipment is checked to be in good working order.2.9 Manufacturer specifications with regard to the use of equipment are complied with.2.10 Processes are followed that comply with relevant legislation and company policy.

3Finalise the task.

3.1 Relevant personnel are informed of the results according to organisational guidelines.3.2 Required documentation is completed according to organisational guidelines.3.3 Survey data is archived according to project specifications.

4Review the task.

4.1 Review of achievements against objectives is undertaken.

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WE803	CPPSIS5048A	Conduct an engineering survey	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D227	CPP50107	Diploma of Surveying	Qualification