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Conduct GNSS surveys

Conduct GNSS surveys

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSSI5047
State Code
OCV07
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/01/2021
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
60
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct surveys using global navigation satellite system (GNSS) equipment and software suitable for communicating with GNSS receivers for data collection and engineering set-outs. It includes managing data collection and validation activities. This unit is suitable for skilled surveying technicians and skilled spatial information system (SIS) technicians who use a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to analyse information and provide solutions to sometimes complex surveying/spatial information problems. Surveying and spatial information skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence.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 GNSS survey.
  • 1.1 Identify and analyse GNSS survey specifications, plans and technical descriptions of surveying data and their requirements.
  • 1.2 Schedule key activities and timelines according to available resources and organisational requirements.
  • 1.3 Prepare equipment according to survey and organisational requirements.
  • 1.4 Plan survey methodology to meet survey specifications, environmental and organisational requirements.
  • 1.5 Conduct site reconnaissance and validate existing control data for GNSS observation according to organisational requirements.
  • 1.6 Validate positional accuracy of GNSS equipment.
  • 1.7 Collate, validate and manipulate set-out data and upload into GNSS receiver.
2 Carry out GNSS surveying tasks.
  • 2.1 Apply work health and safety requirements for tasks.
  • 2.2 Operate GNSS equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
  • 2.3 Relate GNSS instruments to a reference system based on survey specifications.
  • 2.4 Collect GNSS data using planned methodology according to survey specifications and organisational requirements.
  • 2.5 Record GNSS measurements on the reference system according to specifications.
3 Finalise GNSS survey.
  • 3.1 Process data according to survey specifications.
  • 3.2 Test accuracy of data and identify errors and discrepancies using industry-accepted validation methods.
  • 3.3 Identify and address discrepancies between specifications and actual data according to survey specifications and organisational requirements.
  • 3.4 Finalise survey and complete documentation according to organisational requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXI60 CPPSIS5047 Conduct GNSS surveys Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGI9 CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying Qualification