Course Title: Perform basic spatial computations
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3259 Certificate III in Spatial Information Services
Course Title: Perform basic spatial computations
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 100
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) |
MATH5317C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2010, Term2 2011 |
Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359
Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to perform basic spatial computations. It requires the accuracy and ability to follow specifications. Functions would be carried out under direct supervision and within organisational guidelines.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
NONE
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSIS3010A Perform basic spatial computations |
Elements: |
1 Prepare to perform basic traverse computations. 2 Execute the task. 3 Document 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 ability to ensure that accuracy is achieved in:
• applying mathematical principles and skills to a range of surveying problems
• basic documenting
• understanding basic mathematical concepts and techniques
• conducting calculations in a logical and thorough manner
• understanding the purpose of numerically solving surveying problems
• understanding the requirement for accuracy in surveying calculations
• using check equations where possible
• using formulae appropriately and obtaining results correctly