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Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys

Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC5006
State Code
OCN62
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects up to three storeys. It includes the skills and practices required to set out building projects, measure, record and interpret data using measuring and levelling equipment. It applies to National Construction Code (NCC) classifications:Residential - Class 1 and 10 buildings, maximum three storeysCommercial - Class 2 to 9, Type B and C. This unit of competency supports builders, surveyors and related construction industry professionals who have responsibility for applying design concepts and principles to survey and site set-out on building and construction projects up to three storeys.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess and select levelling equipment.
  • 1.1 Identify specialised levelling and surveying equipment available on large building projects for various set-out and levelling procedures.
  • 1.2 Research and record differences between types of specialised surveying equipment.
  • 1.3 Identify components of levelling devices.
2 Select, test and operate levelling devices.
  • 2.1 Select levelling devices appropriate for the set-out
  • 2.2 Perform basic tests on levelling device accuracy in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • 2.3 Calculate and record effects of maladjustment in levelling devices using standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • 2.4 Carry out temporary adjustments to set up levelling equipment in accordance with SOPs.
  • 2.5 Determine horizontal and vertical angles using levelling devices.
3 Conduct site set-out.
  • 3.1 Obtain, read and identify site information and dimensions from project working drawings, site plan and surveyor’s plans.
  • 3.2 Access, read and follow relevant workplace safety requirements.
  • 3.3 Identify correct location of survey pegs prior to positioning pilot pegs.
  • 3.4 Locate profile pegs at a working distance from survey pegs and parallel to pilot line.
  • 3.5 Set out overall of building and load bearing members to plans and specifications.
  • 3.6 Check vertical accuracy of each survey to a tolerance of 10 mm using different levelling devices.
4 Compute grid distances and coordinates.
  • 4.1 Calculate coordinates and bearings, distances related to grids and general set-out work.
  • 4.2 Demonstrate angular relationship between different bearings (whole circle).
  • 4.3 Calculate bearing and distance between coordinates.
  • 4.4 Calculate coordinates of a point given the bearing and distance from a point with known coordinates.
  • 4.5 Determine offsets from a coordinated point given the bearing and distance from a point with known coordinates.
  • 4.6 Determine information necessary to set-out a structure using a site plan.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7342 CPCCBC5006B Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium rise building projects Unit of competency