Course Title: Collect spatial data using GNSS

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: GEOM5140C

Course Title: Collect spatial data using GNSS

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4388 - Certificate IV in Surveying

Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359

Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Dr. Toby Manning

Senior Educator   Surveying Department RMIT University - SVEHS
Building 51, Level 6, Room 10
80-92 Victoria Street
Carlton 3053, Australia Tel. +61 3 9925 4934
Email: toby.manning@rmit.edu.au

Anthony Poriazis

Surveying Teacher

RMIT University - SVEHS
Building 51, Level 6, Room 10
80-92 Victoria Street
Carlton 3053, Australia
Tel. +61 3 9925 4438 
Email: anthony.poriazis@rmit.edu.au


Nominal Hours: 20

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 collect spatial data using global navigation satellite system (GNSS) equipment for surveying purposes, using both single point and differential techniques. The unit covers planning work tasks and setting up and operating GNSS equipment to achieve the required accuracy. The unit includes validating data to identify errors.

 The unit supports those who work in support positions collecting field surveying data.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSIS4025 Collect spatial data using GNSS

Element:

1. Prepare for spatial data collection

Performance Criteria:

1.1.Task requirements are reviewed and spatial data collection is planned in consultation with appropriate persons .
1.2.GNSS equipment is selected and checked according to task requirements.

Element:

2. Use GNSS equipment to collect data.

Performance Criteria:

2.1.Site conditions are checked to identify factors that could obstruct or interfere with GNSS operation and impact on accuracy of data.
2.2.Conditions for obtaining optimum GNSS positions are determined and basic methods to improve accuracy of GNSS point positioning are applied.
2.3.GNSS equipment is set up and operated according to organisational requirements.
2.4.Point positional data is collected, validated and recorded according to task specifications and organisational requirements.
2.5.Checked data is collected according to organisational requirements.

Element:

3. Finalise spatial data collection.

Performance Criteria:

3.1.Data is downloaded and verified, and additional data gathered where required according to organisational requirements.
3.2. Data is processed, and reports and documentation are completed according to organisational requirements.


Learning Outcomes


See elements above


Details of Learning Activities

This unit of competency requires you to collect spatial data using global navigation satellite system (GNSS) equipment for surveying purposes, using both single point and differential techniques. The unit covers planning work tasks and setting up and operating GNSS equipment to achieve the required accuracy. The unit includes validating data to identify errors.

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.

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
 


Teaching Schedule


Week number

Topic

Assessment due date

1

Introduction

2

Part 1 -OHS Analysis & Toolbox Meeting

3

Part 2 -Planning and preparation for project

4

Part 2 -Planning and preparation for project

5

Part 3 -Conducting fieldwork for Project

6

Part 3 -Conducting fieldwork for Project

7

Part 4 -Finalising project requirements.

8

Part 4 -Finalising project requirements. Assessment 1 due 

9

Part 1 -OHS Analysis & Toolbox Meeting

10

Part 1 -OHS Analysis & Toolbox Meeting

11

Part 2 -Planning and preparation for project

12

Part 2 -Planning and preparation for project

13

Part 3 -Conducting fieldwork for Project

14

Part 3 -Conducting fieldwork for Project

15

Part 4 -Finalising project requirements.

16

Part 4 -Finalising project requirements. Assessment 2 due 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts

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


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

You must pass each of the  following assessment tasks to demonstrate competency

  

Assessment

Task 1

Assessment 1

Task 2

Assessment 2

 

 


Assessment Tasks


Assessment

Task 1

Assessment 1

Task 2

Assessment 2



Assessment Matrix

Element

Performance criteria

 

 

 

 

Assessment

      Task 1: Shed Setout Project

Assessment

Task 2: House Setout Project

1. Prepare for spatial data collection.

 

1.1. Task requirements are reviewed and spatial data collection is planned in consultation with appropriate persons .

Part2(1)

Part2(1,3)

1.2. GNSS equipment is selected and checked according to task requirements.

Part3(2)

Part3(2)

2. Use GNSS equipment to collect data.

 

 

 

 

2.1. Site conditions are checked to identify factors that could obstruct or interfere with GNSS operation and impact on accuracy of data.

Part 3(3)

 

2.2. Conditions for obtaining optimum GNSS positions are determined and basic methods to improve accuracy of GNSS point positioning are applied.

Part 3(3)

 

2.3. GNSS equipment is set up and operated according to organisational requirements.

Part 3(1,2,5,6)

Part 3(1,2,3,4)

2.4. Point positional data is collected, validated and recorded according to task specifications and organisational requirements.

Part 3(2,5,6)

Part 3(1,2,3,4)

2.5. Checked data is collected according to organisational requirements.

Part 3(2)

Part 3(2,4d)

3. Finalise spatial data collection.

 

3.1. Data is downloaded and verified, and additional data gathered where required according to organisational requirements.

Part 4(1,2)

 

3.2. Data is processed, and reports and documentation are completed according to organisational requirements.

Part 4(3,4,5,6,7)

Part 4(1)

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
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  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

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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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Academic Integrity: 


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It means referencing the work of others while developing your own insights, knowledge and ideas.

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  • plagiarism and failure to correctly acknowledge sources
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  • cheating in exams
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  • using unauthorised materials or devices

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Other Information: 

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