Unit of competency Outline
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Operate surveying equipment
Operate surveying equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSSI4030
CPPSSI4030
State Code
OCV26
OCV26
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
031101 - Surveying
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to use a range of surveying equipment for data capture or spatial data set-out. It includes selecting, setting up and operating surveying equipment to perform basic measurements, and recording and calculating horizontal and vertical information. It also includes validating and checking data accuracy and performing basic data reductions and manipulation using software. This unit is suitable for entry-level technicians who use a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a range of methods, tools, materials and information to complete routine and non-routine activities and provide and transmit solutions to a variety of predictable and sometimes unpredictable 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 Plan surveying tasks.
- 1.1 Identify and clarify task requirements with appropriate persons.
- 1.2 Interpret technical and diagrammatic information in task specifications and designs.
- 1.3 Review design information to identify components to be measured in consultation with appropriate persons.
- 1.4 Select and check surveying equipment to meet task requirements and report problems according to manufacturer and organisational requirements.
- 1.5 Identify hazards associated with task, implement control measures to manage risks and report problems according to organisational requirements.
2 Execute surveying tasks.
- 2.1 Set up and adjust equipment required to measure identified survey components according to standard operating procedures.
- 2.2 Operate equipment and software to manipulate basic spatial data.
- 2.3 Cooperate with on-site personnel according to task requirements.
- 2.4 Comply with organisational, legislative and manufacturer requirements for working safely.
3 Calculate surveying data.
- 3.1 Reduce and manipulate measured surveying data for comparison with design to meet task and organisational requirements.
- 3.2 Confirm that measurements and computations meet industry-accepted standards for accuracy.
- 3.3 Check data against task requirements and identify and resolve errors in consultation with appropriate persons.
- 3.4 Validate and record clear and accurate measurements, computations and field checks according to industry-accepted standards and organisational requirements.
4 Finalise surveying tasks.
- 4.1 Finalise surveying activities and process data according to task and organisational requirements.
- 4.2 Record and document measurements and data according to organisational requirements.
- 4.3 Pack up and store equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements.
- 4.4 Report any identified faults and problems with equipment.
- 4.5 Complete documentation and store data according to organisational requirements.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXF48 | CPPSIS4030 | Operate surveying equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTU1 | CPP30226 | Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services | Qualification |
| BGI8 | CPP30221 | Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services | Qualification |
| BGI7 | CPP41721 | Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services | Qualification |