Plan and conduct major survey expeditions

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPPSIS5025A

State Code
D1535

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

31/10/2008

Original Release Date

07/04/2011

Nominal Hours

160

Field of Education

031101 - Surveying

Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan, organise and conduct successful major remote area survey expeditions. It requires a highly developed ability to plan and apply survival techniques for expeditions while leading a group and focusing on project objectives. It also requires the ability to anticipate technical problems and management requirements. Functions would be carried out within organisational guidelines.

General notes

N/A

Elements and Performance Criteria

1Plan a survey expedition.

1.1 Maps, photos and other available data are used to plan survey expeditions.1.2 Objectives and principal work activities are defined.1.3 Equipment preparation is designated to relevant personnel according to organisational policy.
1.4 Logistical considerations are incorporated into the expedition planning to ensure that supplies support the location, duration and size of the survey expedition and anticipate the material needs of the team.1.5 Information is included in the plan relating to identified risks and contingencies, resources, technology details and techniques to be used to collect data in the specified format.1.6 Supplies are obtained according to inventory and securely stowed for a survey expedition.1.7 Emergency supplies and equipment are prepared.1.8 OHS requirements are planned and adhered to.1.9 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in expedition and equipment.

2Organise the survey expedition.

2.1 Survey camp site is prepared and maintained in line with OHS requirements.2.2 Processes are put in place to ensure all personnel observe OHS practices.2.3 Environmental impact from camp activities is minimised.2.4 Tasks are allocated to appropriate personnel and supervisory processes, checks and measures are implemented.

3Apply remote safety and survival skills.

3.1 Emergency requirements for survival are discussed to ensure that they are available when required.3.2 Emergency survival and search and rescue techniques are applied.3.3 Safety procedures are followed whenever helicopters are in the vicinity.3.4 OHS requirements for emergency situations are applied, if required.3.5 Management mechanisms are implemented to measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to the agreed schedule and plans.3.6 Contingencies and constraints are managed to ensure expedition meets specifications.3.7 Quality assurance processes are implemented based on the project plan.

4Conduct follow-up activity.

4.1 On return, equipment is unloaded and stored in prescribed storage area according to organisational guidelines.4.2 Required documentation is completed.

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WE810	CPPSIS5055A	Plan and conduct major survey expeditions	Unit of competency