Unit of competency Outline
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Plan and conduct survey expeditions
Plan and conduct survey expeditions
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSIS4012A
CPPSIS4012A
State Code
D1507
D1507
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/10/2008
Field of Education
031101 - Surveying
Original Release Date
28/10/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan and successfully conduct remote area survey expeditions. It requires the ability to plan and apply survival techniques for expeditions, while focusing on project objectives. It also requires the ability to work with others and to perform key organisational requirements, on site and often in a lead role. Functions would be carried out under limited supervision and within organisational guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Plan a survey expedition.
- 1.1 Objectives and principal work activities are defined.1.2 Equipment is prepared according to organisational policy, with guidance from relevant supervisor.1.3 Logistical considerations are incorporated into the expedition planning to ensure that supplies support the location, duration and size of the field trip.1.4 Supplies are obtained according to inventory and securely stowed for a field trip.
- 1.5 Emergency supplies and emergency equipment are prepared.1.6 OHS requirements are planned and adhered to.1.7 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in expedition and equipment.
2Organise a survey expedition.
- 2.1 Survey camp site is prepared and maintained to comply with OHS requirements.2.2 Daily OHS requirements are followed.2.3 Environmental impact from camp activities is minimised.2.4 Maps, photos and other available data are used to plan survey expeditions.
3Apply safety and survival skills.
- 3.1 Emergency requirements for survival are discussed to ensure that they are available when required.3.2 Emergency survival and search and rescue techniques are applied if required.3.3 Safety procedures are followed whenever helicopters are in the vicinity.3.4 OHS requirements for emergency situations are applied if required.
4Conduct follow-up activity.
- 4.1 On return, equipment is unloaded and stored in the prescribed storage area according to organisational guidelines.4.2 Required documentation is completed.
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE779 | CPPSIS4032A | Plan and conduct survey expeditions | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D220 | CPP40107 | Certificate IV in Surveying | Qualification |
| W622 | CPP40109 | Certificate IV in Surveying | Qualification |