Course Title: Plan spatial data collection and validation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: GEOM5090C
Course Title: Plan spatial data collection and validation
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5236 - Diploma of Surveying
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Thierry Demathieu
03 9925 8359
thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
William Ntuwah
03 9925 4445
william.ntuwah@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
NONE
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop data collection and validation plans for new data. It requires the ability to evaluate spatial information to apply knowledge to plan future collection requirements. Functions would be carried out within organisational guidelines.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSIS5001A Plan spatial data collection and validation |
Element: |
1 Scope spatial data acquisition requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Client instructions are analysed to determine specific needs and spatial data requirements. |
Element: |
2 Evaluate available collection options. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assessment of technical, financial, legal and resource implications of each available collection option is conducted to ensure preferred option meets written data specifications. |
Element: |
3 Develop spatial data collection and validation plan. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Project objectives, deliverables, constraints and principal work activities are defined and documented according to the written specifications. |
Element: |
4 Communicate data acquisition requirements to relevant personnel. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Written specifications of data to be acquired are communicated with relevant personnel, according to organisational guidelines. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
Students will participate in a variety of teaching methods including: lectures, tutorials,practicals, class discussion,
seminar presentations, group/individual work on projects, audio-visual presentations, and interaction with
individuals and groups within the Surveying and Spatial area.
Teaching Schedule
Week No. | Topic delivered |
Assessment/ Task |
1 | Introduction to topic and Civil 3D | |
2 | Scope spatial data acquisition requirements-Quote management & Manual entry | |
3 | Scope spatial data acquisition requirements - Client - Stakeholders & Editing | |
4 | Evaluate available collection options - Techniques available & Control point data | |
5 | Develop spatial data collection and validation plan - Equipment - Staff & Import points | |
6 | Labour day public holiday | |
7 | Develop spatial data collection and validation plan - Operational Costs & Import points and string | |
8 | Assessment 1 - planning & Surface and surface boundary | Assessment 1 |
9 | Develop spatial data collection and validation plan - Quote register / other aspect & Surface editing | |
10 | Develop spatial data collection and validation plan - Survey tasks & Survey data | |
11 | Communicate data acquisition requirements to relevant personnel - Client survey costs & Survey data | |
12 | Communicate data acquisition requirements to relevant personnel - Company costs & Horizontal Alignment | |
13 | Communicate data acquisition requirements to relevant personnel - Survey set up & Parcels | |
14 | Communicate data acquisition requirements to relevant personnel - Audit costs & Elevation profile | |
15 | Assignment 2 - communication & Summary | |
16 | Revision | |
17 | Test | Assessment 2 & 3 |
18 | Queen’s birthday public holiday | |
This is an indicative teaching schedule, refer to the Blackboard for any changes or announcements
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Acts and Regulations Occupational Health and Safety Commission. |
References
http://www.rmit.edu.au/ - Online@RMIT – Program and Course information, documents, resources and links. |
Other Resources
Refer to: http://rmit.libguides.com/spatial
Overview of Assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
• applying cost consideration
• applying qualitative and quantitative measurements for a project
• assessing and acting upon contingencies
• communication and negotiation skills
• determining a collection and validation process based on thorough assessment of all relevant considerations
• managing risks and contingencies
• working towards set targets
• understanding spatial project deliverables.
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete the following three assessment tasks:
1. Assessment 1 - Test Weight 25% - Week 8
2. Assessment 2 - Test Weight 25% - Week 17
3. Assessment 3 - Portfolio Weight 50% - Week 17
Grading Criteria
NYC 0-49% Not yet competence
CAG 50 – 59% Competence Achieved -Graded
CC 60 – 69% Competence with credit
CDI 70 – 79% Competence with distinction
CHD 80-100% Competence with high distinction
All assessment tasks need to be successfully completed to demonstrate competence.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task Element Percentage loading
Assessment One Element 1, 2 and 3 25%
Assessment Two Element 1, 2, 3 and 4 25%
Assessment Three Element 1, 2, 3 and 4 50%
Other Information
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Late submission:
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after the official due date.
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