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Conduct precision surveys

Conduct precision surveys

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSSI5057
State Code
OCU99
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/01/2021
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
031101 - Surveying
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment and instruments for the precise levelling and setting out of a precision survey. It includes applying high level surveying computations to surveying problems, including statistical analysis of measurements and errors in order to achieve specified accuracies and tolerances. This unit is suitable for skilled surveying technicians who use a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to analyse information and provide solutions to sometimes complex surveying/spatial information 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 Prepare for precision survey.
  • 1.1 Analyse standards, specifications and information in plans and drawings to determine surveying and precision requirements.
  • 1.2 Apply safe work practices, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and strategies to manage risk and contingencies according to organisational requirements.
  • 1.3 Determine specialised equipment and relevant attachments required for precise levelling and setting out according to project specifications.
2 Apply techniques for precise setting out.
  • 2.1 Carry out precise levelling run and calculate and record results according to organisational requirements.
  • 2.2 Determine specialised surveying techniques to be used for precise setting out according to project specifications.
  • 2.3 Determine remote measuring systems to be used for industrial measurements according to project specifications.
  • 2.4 Conduct set-out and observations according to project specifications, using instruments and attachments where required for high accuracy.
  • 2.5 Use precision surveying techniques, measurements and error analysis to achieve specified accuracies and precision tolerances.
3 Detect structural deflection and deformation.
  • 3.1 Determine survey methods used to check horizontal movement of engineering structures.
  • 3.2 Determine survey methods used to check vertical movement due to settlement of engineering structures.
  • 3.3 Determine survey methods and instruments used to monitor verticality of tall structures.
  • 3.4 Carry out precision survey to detect and monitor deformation or deflection of engineering structure according to project specifications.
  • 3.5 Analyse measurements for errors and resolve problems to attain accuracy and precision in calculations according to industry standards.
4 Finalise precision survey.
  • 4.1 Check precision survey for compliance with project and organisational requirements.
  • 4.2 Notify appropriate persons of survey results according to organisational requirements.
  • 4.3 Check and store surveying equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements.
  • 4.4 Record technical information, complete survey documentation and archive data according to organisational and legislative requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXE99 CPPSIS5057 Conduct precision surveys Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ0 CPP60121 Advanced Diploma of Surveying Qualification
BGI9 CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying Qualification