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Conduct field survey to determine fixation and orientation

Conduct field survey to determine fixation and orientation

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL062
State Code
AVQ64
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
031101 - Surveying
Description
This unit describes the skills required to conduct a field survey to determine fixation and orientation. This survey is normally conducted by at least two people. One person will be the observer and one will record data. This unit of competency covers both roles. This unit was developed for combat arms personnel required to conduct a field survey to determine fixation and orientation in a deployed operational environment, but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work as part of a two-man team under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a broad range of contexts that could be unpredictable.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for survey
  • 1.1 Identify purpose and requirements of the survey from written or oral instructions from supervisor.
  • 1.2 Confirm and clarify specifications of the survey with supervisor.
  • 1.3 Select equipment required for the survey and check for serviceability.
2. Conduct survey
  • 2.1 Operate survey equipment to determine orientation and fixation as determined by the survey scheme.
  • 2.2 Record data from the survey in field book or other proforma.
  • 2.3 Verify results for omissions and errors by re checking visual clues in measurements or actual data.
  • 2.4 Communicate survey data.
  • 2.5 Establish and record survey control points.
  • 2.6 Liaise with supervisor and colleagues regularly throughout the survey activity to ensure smooth operation and progress.
  • 2.7 Maintain survey equipment.
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