Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Objectives may include:
agreed client requirements
written survey specifications.
Principal work activities may:
focus on the expedition’s survey activities.
Equipment may include:
camp equipment
surveying instruments
vehicles.
Relevant personnel may include:
colleagues
staff or employee representatives
expedition team members
surveyors.
Organisational policy may include:
code of ethics
company standards
legislation relevant to the work or service function
manuals
OHS policies and procedures
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, teamwork responsibilities and delegations
remote area operations, such as catering and camping requirements.
Contingencies may include:
equipment failure
injury to personnel
personnel turnover
observation errors
obstructions to project plan
weather.
OHS may include:
Australian standards
development of site safety plan
guidelines for survival in remote areas
guidelines for hygienic food preparation and storage
identification of potential hazards
inspection of equipment and supplies
safe operation of gas and electric appliances
training staff in OHS requirements
use of personal protective clothing
use of safety equipment and signage.
Supervisory processes may include:
delegating
implementing activity
monitoring
overseeing practices
reviewing
setting objectives
targeting.
Emergency requirements may include:
food
fire
shelter
water.
Emergency survival and search and rescue techniques may include:
detection and use of emergency food and water supplies
maintenance of positive mental attitudes
map reading
navigation
principles of emergency search and rescue operations
special vehicle operation.
Quality assurance may include:
internal and external
product or service measurement against set criteria
standard verification
target monitoring.
Required documentation may include:
expedition report
field records
survey plots.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
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 CPPSIS5054A Perform geodetic surveying computations.
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 matching objectives with resources to ensure expeditions proceed in a safe, organised and timely manner, particularly in:
accessing and interpreting design information to identify the components to be measured and monitored
displaying ability to function effectively and take care of others in emergency situations
planning resources
leading a team
knowledge of survey expedition resource requirement.
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 surveying and 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.