Unit of competency Outline
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Conduct design and set out survey
Conduct design and set out survey
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSIS6008A
CPPSIS6008A
State Code
D1547
D1547
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
60
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required for design and set out of roads and associated engineering structures. It requires the ability to undertake all aspects of survey design from understanding client and registered surveyor requirements and the special characteristics of a given site, to applying relevant legal and statutory requirements to the design. The selection of appropriate equipment, procedures and personnel is essential to performing the task safely and efficiently. Functions will entail complying with and developing or amending organisational guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Organise resources.
- 1.1 Characteristics of the operating environment and any special equipment or resource requirements are identified according to organisational guidelines.1.2 Equipment is checked to be in good working order.1.3 Manufacturer specifications with regard to the use of equipment are complied with.1.4 Skills and knowledge are updated to reflect changes in design and set out survey, and relevant team members are informed of updates.
2Develop the project plan.
- 2.1 Objectives, principal work activities and constraints are defined and documented according to written survey specifications and client requirements.2.2 Objectives and principal work activities are communicated to relevant personnel.2.3 Details of instruments and basic techniques to be used are considered and evaluated.2.4 Data is collected according to the nature of the project and organisational guidelines.
3Conduct the design.
- 3.1 Design is interpreted to identify surveying datacomponents to be measured or set out.3.2 Hazards and risks in the work site are identified, reported or rectified according to OHS procedures, legislative requirements and organisational guidelines.3.3 Pertinent legal and statutorystandards are considered and adhered to.3.4 Resources, equipment, materials and transport are determined and organised according to nature of the project.3.5 Feedback provided by team members is discussed and acted upon in line with organisational guidelines.
4Conduct set out survey.
- 4.1 Identified survey components are measured or set out.4.2 Measured or set out survey data is reduced to the project reference system for comparison with design.4.3 Impact of contingencies is managed.4.4 Measured or set out data is validated and recorded according to specifications.
5Complete project to clients' requirements.
- 5.1 Completed work is checked against clients' requirements according to the specifications.5.2 Required documentation is completed according to organisational guidelines.
- 5.3 Relevant personnel are informed of the results according to organisational guidelines.5.4 Survey data is archived according to project specifications.
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE827 | CPPSIS6028A | Conduct design and set out survey | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D227 | CPP50107 | Diploma of Surveying | Qualification |