Course Title: Monitor complex engineering surveying structures

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: GEOM5128C

Course Title: Monitor complex engineering surveying structures

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6129 - Advanced Diploma of Surveying

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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 observe, monitor and process observation data for complex engineering surveying structures. 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:

CPPSIS6036A Monitor complex engineering surveying structures

Element:

1. Organise project resources.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Characteristics of the operating environment and any special equipment or resource requirements are identified according to organisational guidelines.
1.2 Details of technology and techniques to be used to collect data are noted in project specifications.
1.3 Equipment is checked to be in good working order.
1.4 Manufacturer specifications with regard to the use of equipment are complied with.

Element:

2. Develop the project plan.

Performance Criteria:

 

2.1 Project objectives, deliverables, constraints and principal work activities are defined and documented according to written spatial data specifications and client requirements.
2.2 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.
2.3 Information on the validation process is specified in the plan to verify the integrity of required spatial data.
2.4 Design is interpreted to identify surveying data components to be controlled or monitored.
2.5 Hazards and risks in the work site are identified according to organisational guidelines and OHS and legislative requirements.
2.6 Pertinent legal and statutory standards are considered and adhered to.
2.7 Organisation of appropriate resources, equipment, materials and transport required for the project is designated to relevant personnel.

Element:

3. Manage the project.

Performance Criteria:

 

3.1 Identified spatial components are measured.
3.2 Measured spatial data is reduced to a project spatial reference system for comparison with design.
3.3 Measurements are validated, recorded and processed according to project specifications.
3.4 Work is scheduled to be completed within time available.
3.5 Work is allocated to appropriate personnel and supervisory processes, checks and measures are implemented

Element:

4. Monitor the project.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Project management mechanisms are implemented to measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to agreed schedule and plans.
4.2 Contingencies and constraints are managed to ensure project meets specifications.
4.3 Progress is reviewed throughout the project life cycle, with agreed changes implemented to ensure consistency with client needs, project scope, objectives and constraints.
4.4 Quality assurance processes are implemented based on the project plan.

Element:

5. Complete the project.

Performance Criteria:

 

5.1 Completed work is checked against specifications.
5.2 Required documentation is completed according to organisational guidelines.
5.3 Relevant personnel and project team are informed of results according to organisational guidelines.
5.4 Spatial data is archived according to project specifications.

Element:

6. Review the project

Performance Criteria:

 

6.1 Project is reviewed against objectives.
6.2 Project review findings are reported to stakeholders.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

 You will learn to:

  • Observe
  • Monitor
  • Process

Observation data for complex engineering surveying structures

The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; workplace visits, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students.


Teaching Schedule

                                                   

Week Topic Assessments
Wk 19 Introduction  
Wk 20 Calibration of Equipment &  Primary Control for monitoring sites  
Wk 21 Feature Plan  
Wk 22 Assessment 1 Assessment 1 due Friday
Wk 23 Monitor site 1 – Post processing and network adjustments  
Wk 24 Monitor site 2 – Post processing and network adjustments  
Wk 25 Monitor site 3 – Post processing and network adjustments  
Wk 26 Data reduction and Processing  
Wk 27 Laser scanning: Modelling and set out project  
Wk 28 Monitor site 2 – Post processing and network adjustments  
Wk 29 Monitor site 3 – Post processing and network adjustments  
Wk 30 Assessment 2 Assessment 2 due Friday
Wk 31 Monitor site 1 – Post processing and network adjustments  
Wk 32 Monitor site 2 – Post processing and network adjustments  
Wk 33 Monitor site 3 – Post processing and network adjustments  
Wk 34 Assessment 3 Assessment 3 due Friday
Wk 35 Feedback  
Wk 36 Feedback  

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

                 Check the Library Subject Guides: http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial


References


Other Resources

 

 


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. 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. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competence.

Assessment

Weight %

Assessment 1

Assignment Project Plan

30

Assessment 2

Written Assignment

30

Assessment 3

Portfolio

40

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

X

 

X

1.2

X

 

X

1.3

X

 

X

1.4

X

 

X

2.1

X

 

X

2.2

X

 

X

2.3

X

 

X

2.4

X

 

X

2.5

X

 

X

2.6

X

 

X

2.7

X

 

X

3.1

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

3.3

X

X

X

3.4

X

X

X

3.5

X

X

X

4.1

 

 

X

4.2

 

 

X

4.3

 

 

X

4.4

 

 

X

5.1

 

X

X

5.2

 

X

X

5.3

 

X

X

5.4

 

X

X

6.1

 

X

X

6.2

 

X

X

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Organise Project Resources and Develop Project Plan (30%)

Assessment 2: 3D laser scanning for modelling and set-out project (30%)

Assessment 3: Portfolio - Manage and Monitor Survey Structures (40%)

 

 

Reasonable Adjustment

Students with a disability or long-term medical or mental health condition can apply for adjustments to

their study and assessment conditions (Reasonable Adjustments and Equitable Assessment

Arrangements) by registering with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=jvfh87gfsfux1 

 




Assessment Matrix

Assessment 1: Organise Project Resources and Develop Project Plan

Students are to complete both field and office operations to establish accurate control coordinates for three monitoring sites. This assessment is to be submitted as a ring bound report, including work flow and procedures, final results and control plans.

Weighting towards final results for this assessment task: 30%

 

Assessment performance criteria

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

Report based assessment

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assessment 2: 3D laser scanning for modelling and set-out project

Students are to monitor 1 site using a 3D laser scanner. This assessment will be submitted as a report.

Weighting towards final results for this assessment task: 30% 

Assessment performance criteria

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

6.1

6.2

Report based assessment

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assessment 3: Portfolio - Manage and Monitor Survey Structures: Report on Project Methodology, Field Work, Final Results, Survey Plans and Conclusion

This assessment is a collection of weekly projects, submitted as a portfolio at the end of semester.

Weighting towards final results for this assessment task: 40%

Assessment performance criteria

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

Portfolio based assessment

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

 

Assessment performance criteria

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

6.1

6.2

Portfolio based assessment

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

 

 

 

Other Information

Assessment Submission:

Turnitin

Turnitin is an online text-matching service which can be used to support academic integrity and address plagiarism. All submissions via Turnitin within Blackboard include the relevant wording for the e-Submission authorisation process. Students are to use Turnitin. to verify that the work submitted is their

own work and referenced accordingly. This software will be used by all staff to ensures original work by students is checked at submission of the assessment.

e-Submission

The University is obliged to obtain clear student authorisation on all assessable works. RMIT’s e-Submission process provides a valid authorisation equivalent to a signature on a paper coversheet

allowing students to submit assessment works electronically.The e-Submission process requires that specific wording and a link to the assessment declaration is included in your assessment documentation in order to comply with legal and statutory obligations, and

can be used with all RMIT teaching technologies, including;

• Blackboard

• WebLearn

• RMIT’s Google Apps for Education (Gmail, Drive, Sites etc.)

The use of fully electronic submissions saves significant time for both staff and students.

Good practice

• Providing clear advice to students on the e-Submission process as part of their assessment expectations assists in ensuring that it is straightforward for RMIT students to submit work electronically.

• Students can submit non-electronic works via conversion by a digital scanner, i.e. paper-based assessments can be scanned and submitted for assessment via the e-Submission process.

• Establishing a Turnitin assignment in Blackboard is a quick way to provide an e-Submission process for a class group.

Students must submit all assessment task electronically via blackboard as directed by their teacher.

Students are not to email or hand assessment tasks to teachers in class, corridor or cafeteria etc

 

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

 

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

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• Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
• Maths and science developmental support and advice
• English language development
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre  to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
 

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.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
 

Late Submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete 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 two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two 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.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity  to find more information about plagiarism.
 

Email Communication:

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