Course Title: Perform geodetic surveying computations
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5236 Diploma of Surveying
Course Title: Perform geodetic surveying computations
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 60
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
MATH5321C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2010, Term1 2011, Term1 2012 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to perform basic relevant geodetic surveying calculations. It requires the ability to analyse data and plan approaches to technical problems. Functions would be carried out within organisational guidelines.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
NONE
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSIS5024A Perform geodetic surveying computations |
Elements: |
1 Prepare to perform geodetic surveying. 2 Perform computations on the reference surface. 3 Perform computations on the projection plane 4 Finalise the task. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Overview of Assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
• applying checks wherever necessary
• applying formulae appropriately and obtaining correct results
• applying solutions to a range of problems
• assessing and recording computations from varied sources
• defining terms used in geodetic surveying calculations
• demonstrating a sound understanding of the requirement for accuracy in calculations
• understanding mathematical concepts and techniques
• performing calculations in a logical progression to solve geodetic surveying problems
• taking responsibility for own outputs in work and learning.