Course Title: Conduct complex engineering set out surveys
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: GEOM5111C
Course Title: Conduct complex engineering set out surveys
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6098 - Advanced Diploma of Spatial Information Services
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: 120
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil.
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct complex engineering set out surveys. It requires the ability to demonstrate highly specialised technical skills and to plan and execute project activity according to job specifications. Functions will entail complying with and developing or amending organisational guidelines.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSIS6015A Conduct complex engineering set out surveys |
Element: |
1. Identify project. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Organisational priorities are determined to identify |
Element: |
2. Organise project resources. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Characteristics of the operating environment and |
Element: |
3. Plan the project. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Project objectives, principal work activities and |
Element: |
4. Manage and monitor the project. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identified project components are accurately set out. |
Element: |
5. Finalise the project. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Relevant personnel are informed of the results |
Element: |
6. Review project’s strategic achievements. |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Project achievements are reviewed against the |
Learning Outcomes
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, site visits, and interaction with
individuals and groups within the Spatial area.
Teacher led :
Classroom &/or tutorial instruction in the outcomes required to Conduct complex engineering set out surveys and tasks associated with the elements above including the use of computers and relevant software/s, capabilities of survey methodologies and technologies in a simulated workplace environment.
Student managed:
Develop data management strategies to Conduct complex engineering set out surveys to industry standards.
Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises.
Individual exercises carrying out research, computations, data compilation and appraisal.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Description | Task/Assessments |
1 | Introduction and Overview of Course | |
2 | Identify project | |
3 | Identify project | |
4 | Organise project resources | |
5 | Organise project resources | |
6 | Plan the project | |
7 | Plan the project | |
8 | Manage and monitor the project | Project - Assessment 1 |
9 | Manage and monitor the project | |
10 | Manage and monitor the project | |
11 | Manage and monitor the project | Project - Assessment 2 |
12 | Finalise the project | |
13 | Finalise the project | |
14 | Review project’s strategic achievements | |
15 | Review project’s strategic achievements | |
16 | Revision | |
17 | Project field test | Project - Assessment 3 |
18 | Portfolio |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Refer to: http://rmit.libguides.com/spatial
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete the following three assessment tasks:
1. Project Assignment - Weight 25% - Due Week 8
2. Project Assignment - Weight 25% - Due Week 11
3. Practical Test - Weight 50% - On Week 17
All assessment tasks need to be succesfully completed to demonstrate competence.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task Element
Assignment One Element 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Assignment Two Element 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Practical Test Element 4 and 5
Other Information
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maths and science developmental support and advice
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Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and
support to complete your studies.
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Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and
lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within
no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special
Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days
after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
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Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
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Other Information:
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