Conduct an engineering surveying project

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 6:30 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPPSIS5019A

State Code
D1529

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
07/04/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

28/10/2008

Field of Education

031101 - Surveying

Original Release Date

28/10/2008

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required for designing, computing and setting out basic engineering surveying projects. It requires the ability to plan and execute technical project activity within set deadlines. Functions would be carried out within organisational guidelines.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Identify project.

1.1 Project activities are identified according to organisational requirements.1.2 Organisational priorities are determined in line with project specifications.

2Organise project resources.

2.1 Characteristics of the operating environment and any special equipment or resource requirements are identified according to organisational guidelines.2.2 Higher authority endorsements are obtained where necessary to ensure that the use of resources and equipment is in line with project objectives.2.3 Equipment is checked to be in good working order.
2.4 Manufacturer specifications with regard to the use of equipment are complied with.2.5 Project objectives comply with relevant legislation and company policy.

3Plan the tasks.

3.1 Project objectives, principal work activities and constraints are defined and documented according to surveying data specifications and client requirements.3.2 Survey design is interpreted to identify surveying data.3.3 Agreed communication processes between project members, client and other stakeholders are implemented and maintained.3.4 OHS and legislative requirements are incorporated into project risk management plan.3.5 Pertinent legal and statutorystandards are researched, considered and adhered to.3.6 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in design.

4Manage and monitor the project.

4.1 Work is scheduled to be completed within time available.4.2 Project management mechanisms are implemented to measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to the agreed schedule and plans.4.3 Identified surveying components are accurately measured.4.4 Measured surveying data is reduced to project surveying reference system for comparison with design.4.5 Measurements are validated and recorded according to project specifications.4.6 Contingencies and constraints are managed to ensure project specifications are met.4.7 OHS requirements are adhered to.4.8 Quality assurance processes are implemented based on the project plan.

5Finalise the project.

5.1 Relevant personnel are informed of the results according to organisational guidelines.5.2 Required documentation is completed according to organisational guidelines.5.3 Surveying data is archived according to project specifications.

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WE804	CPPSIS5049A	Conduct an engineering surveying project	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D227	CPP50107	Diploma of Surveying	Qualification