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Conduct engineering surveys

Conduct engineering surveys

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSSI5048
State Code
OCV05
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 conduct an engineering survey based on specifications and information in construction or engineering designs. It includes topographical surveys, grid, road, pipe (stormwater and sewer) and building set-outs. The unit also includes using surveying equipment to measure, record and reduce surveying data; validating the accuracy of data; and identifying discrepancies between specifications and activities. This unit is suitable for skilled surveying technicians and skilled spatial information system (SIS) 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 engineering survey.
  • 1.1 Analyse survey specifications, cross-sections and plans and technical descriptions of surveying data and their requirements.
  • 1.2 Interpret design information to identify components to be measured.
  • 1.3 Plan key survey activities according to available resources, and project and organisational requirements.
  • 1.4 Create set-out files from design to meet project requirements.
  • 1.5 Plan and document data collection methodologies that allow for contingencies.
  • 1.6 Plan compliance with legislative requirements according to project requirements.
2 Carry out engineering surveying tasks.
  • 2.1 Select and check surveying equipment for correct operation and functionality, and report or resolve problems according to manufacturer specifications.
  • 2.2 Measure identified survey components according to project specifications.
  • 2.3 Reduce measured surveying data according to project requirements and specifications.
  • 2.4 Validate and record measurements according to project specifications and organisational requirements.
  • 2.5 Identify and resolve problems and manage contingencies according to organisational requirements.
  • 2.6 Comply with industry-accepted standards for validating accuracy of surveying data and identifying errors and discrepancies.
3 Finalise and report engineering survey results.
  • 3.1 Finalise and check survey for compliance with project and organisational requirements.
  • 3.2 Prepare conformance and non-conformance reports.
  • 3.3 Notify appropriate persons of survey results according to organisational requirements.
  • 3.4 Complete survey documentation and archive data according to project and organisational requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXG55 CPPSIS5048 Conduct engineering surveys Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGI9 CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying Qualification