Course Title: Set out site and building works

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: GEOM5143C

Course Title: Set out site and building works

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

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: 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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

NIL

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to set out spatial data for building or site works using surveying methods and equipment. The unit covers using horizontal and vertical control techniques to set out marks and lines to define the position and level of design points on site. It also covers interpreting plans and specifications in order to conduct measurements and calculations that ensure building elements are the correct size, in the correct plan position, and at the correct reduced level. The unit requires the ability to check and validate measurements and calculations against specifications, and complete set-out documentation.

The unit supports those who work under supervision in a surveying field team.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSIS4041 Set out site and building works

Element:

1. Prepare for set-out tasks.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Relevant plans and specifications are accessed and interpreted to identify set-out requirements.
1.2 Equipment is selected and prepared according to set-out and organisational requirements.
1.3 Work is planned in consultation with appropriate persons to ensure correct understanding of set-out activities.

Element:

2. Use control techniques for set-out.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Horizontal control points are located throughout work area and coordinates are set out according to plans and specifications.
2.2 Design points are set out and checked to ensure correct tolerances according to specifications.
2.3 Control points are used and accuracy is checked according to plans and specifications.
2.4 Set-out pegs or markers are used to indicate base lines and offsets relative to work area.
2.5 Vertical control points are established to ensure design points are positioned at correct levels according to plans and specifications.
2.6 Offsets and profiles are put in place to define main lines of building or site works and provide vertical controls.
2.7 Measured surveying data is reduced and calculations are conducted according to industry-accepted standards and organisational requirements.

Element:

3. Finalise set-out tasks.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Measurements are checked and validated to ensure correct size, plan position, and reduced level of set-out according to plans and specifications.
3.2 Discrepancies between specifications and actual activities are identified and addressed or reported according to organisational requirements.
3.3 Set-out is finalised and documentation completed according to organisational requirements.

Learning Outcomes


See elements above


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities:

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Projects

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 to Assessment 1

2

Part 1. Prepare for set-out tasks.

The construction plan

3

Part 1. Prepare for set-out tasks

Equipment list

Work planning

4

Part 2. Use control techniques for set-out

STAGE 1 – HORIZONTAL CONTROL SURVEY

5

Part 2. Use control techniques for set-out

STAGE 2 -VERTICAL CONTROL SURVEY

6

Part 3. Finalise set-out tasks.

Completed the set-out of the house by placing reference markers

Comparison

7

 Knowledge Questions

8

 Assessment 1 - finalisation Assessment 1 due

9

 Introduction to Assessment 2

10

Part 1. Prepare for set-out tasks.

The construction plan

11

Part 1. Prepare for set-out tasks

Equipment list

Work planning

12

Part 2. Use control techniques for set-out

STAGE 1 – HORIZONTAL CONTROL SURVEY

13

Part 2. Use control techniques for set-out

STAGE 2 -VERTICAL CONTROL SURVEY

14

Part 3. Finalise set-out tasks.

Completed the set-out of the house by placing reference markers

Comparison

15

 Documentation compilation

16

 Assessment 2 - Finalisation 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

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

Assessment

Task 1

Assessment 1

Task 2

Assessment 2

 


Assessment Tasks

Name of Assessment Task

Method of Assessment

Assessment 1

Building setout using a total station

Assessment 2

Building setout using a GNSS antenna


Assessment Matrix


Element

Performance criteria

 

 

 

 

Assessment

      Task 1: Shed Setout Project

Assessment

Task 2: House Setout Project

1. Prepare for set-out tasks.

 

 

1.1. Relevant plans and specifications are accessed and interpreted to identify set-out requirements.

Part 1.1

Part 1.1

1.2. Equipment is selected and prepared according to set-out and organisational requirements.

Part 1.2

Part 1.2

1.3. Work is planned in consultation with appropriate persons to ensure correct understanding of set-out activities.

Part 1.3A to 1.3G

Part 1.3A to 1.3G

2. Use control techniques for set-out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.1. Horizontal control points are located throughout work area and coordinates are set out according to plans and specifications.

Part 2.1

Part 2.1

2.2. Design points are set out and checked to ensure correct tolerances according to specifications.

Part 2.2

Part 2.2

2.3. Control points are used and accuracy is checked according to plans and specifications.

Part 2.3

Part 2.3

2.4. Set-out pegs or markers are used to indicate base lines and offsets relative to work area.

Part 2.4

Part 2.4

2.5. Vertical control points are established to ensure design points are positioned at correct levels according to plans and specifications.

Part 2.5

 

2.6. Offsets and profiles are put in place to define main lines of building or site works and provide vertical controls.

Part 2.6

Part 2.6

2.7. Measured surveying data is reduced and calculations are conducted according to industry-accepted standards and organisational requirements.

Part 2.7

Part 2.7

3. Finalise set-out tasks.

 

 

3.1. Measurements are checked and validated to ensure correct size, plan position, and reduced level of set-out according to plans and specifications.

Part 3.1

Part 3.1

3.2. Discrepancies between specifications and actual activities are identified and addressed or reported according to organisational requirements.

Part 3.2

Part 3.2

3.3. Set-out is finalised and documentation completed according to organisational requirements.

Part 3.3

Part 3.3


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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Services offered by Study Support to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
maths and science developmental support and advice 
English language development 

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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) 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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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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