Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: BUIL6451C
Course Title: Plan and conduct field surveying operations
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4417 - Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105
Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Anthony Poriazis
Surveying Educator
Building 57, Level 5, Room 36
Queensberry Street.
RMIT University - SVEHS
Carlton 3053, Australia
Tel. + 61 415163449
Email: anthony.poriazis@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to organise and conduct field surveying operations. This includes planning and preparing equipment and supplies to meet task and work health and safety requirements for field surveying operations. The course also includes completing surveying operations in the field and cleaning, checking, maintaining and storing equipment after the field work is completed.
This course is suitable for entry-level technicians who use a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a range of methods, tools, materials and information to complete routine and non-routine activities and provide and transmit solutions to a variety of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSSI4032 Plan and conduct field surveying operations |
Element: |
1. Plan field surveying operation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify field surveying objectives, principal work activities and site location in consultation with appropriate persons. 1.2 Analyse plans and other relevant information to determine the location of services and site references. 1.3 Determine spatial data specifications, required resources, constraints, and WHS requirements. 1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and integrate risk control measures into field services plan according to organisational requirements. 1.5 Develop a job schedule with allocated tasks and timeframes. 1.6 Plan logistics according to location, duration and size of field trip and resupply requirements. 1.7 Plan contingency procedures in case of unforeseen events according to organisational requirements. 1.8 Prepare equipment and vehicles and load and secure supplies according to organisational requirements. 1.9 Prepare and allocate safety equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) for field work. |
Element: |
2. Carry out field surveying activities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Locate, prepare and maintain surveying field site according to task and organisational requirements. 2.2 Conduct surveying activities to meet objectives, timeframes and WHS requirements, and to minimise environmental impact. 2.3 Determine and record feature positions in two distinct systems, analogue and digital. 2.4 Monitor surveying activities against planned schedules and objectives. |
Element: |
3. Finalise field surveying operation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Restore site as near as practicable to original condition and dispose of waste according to organisational requirements. 3.2 Clean and store tools and equipment in a secure location according to organisational requirements. 3.3 Check equipment, report problems and organise any necessary repairs according to organisational requirements. 3.4 Complete documentation and check against job specifications. 3.5 Report job completion to appropriate persons according to organisational requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn to:
- OHS analysis processes including emergency planning
- Planning for surveying operations
- Scheduling tasks and developing project timeframes
- Completing field-based activities
- Quality assurance checks during field operations
- Completing documentation and finalising project requirements
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
Course SyllabusWeekTopicAssessment / Learning activities
| Week 1 |
- Meet with teacher and students Activity 1: Levelling: Closed loop level run – Between 2 PMs |
- Meet and greet - Introduction to subject / assessment requirements |
| Week 2 | Activity 2: Levelling: Closed loop level run – Between 2 PMs | Skills building Levelling |
| Week 3 | Activity 3: Levelling: Closed loop level run – Between 3 PMs | Skills building Levelling |
| Week 4 | Activity 4: Set-out TBM & Grid for contours using HPC method. | Skills building Levelling |
| Week 5 | Assessment 1 Part 1 - OHS Analysis & Emergency Planning | Assessment 1 OHS Analysis & Emergency Planning |
| Week 6 | Assessment 1 Part 2 - Plan field surveying operation | Assessment 1 Plan field surveying operation |
| Week 7 | Assessment 1 Part 3 - Carry out field surveying activities | Assessment 1 level run to establish TBM (RL) & Set-Out Grid |
| Week 8 | Assessment 1 Part 4: Finalise field surveying operation | Assessment 1 natural surface Grid Reduce Levels to determine DTM (digital terrain model) |
| Week 9 | Activity 9: Trig Heighting: Area 2 | Activity 9: manual computations |
| Activity 10: Traversing 1 setting out a Lot and reference Pegs. | Transformation manual Computations. | |
| Week 11 | Activity 11: Traversing 1. setting out Lot and reference Pegs. Transformation manual Computations. | Transformation manual Computations. |
| Week 12 | Activity 12: Traversing 2. setting out Lot and reference Pegs. Transformation manual Computations. | Activity 12: Traversing 1. Transformation manual Computations. Using LISCAD |
| Week 13 | Activity 13: Traversing 3. setting out Lot and reference Pegs. Transformation manual Computations. | Activity 13: Traversing 1. Transformation manual Computations. Using LISCAD |
| Week 14 |
Assessment 2: 3D traverse Part 1 - OHS Analysis / Part 2 - Plan field surveying operation |
Assessment 2: Part 1 - OHS Analysis / Part 2 - Plan field surveying operation |
| Week 15 | Assessment 2: 3D traverse. Part 3 - Carry out field surveying activities |
Assessment 2: 3D traverse. Part 3 - Carry out field surveying activities |
| Week 16 | Assessment 2: 3D traverse. Part 4: Finalise field surveying operation |
Assessment 2: 3D traverse. Part 4: Finalise field surveying operation |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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 for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 Levelling Surveying Project
Assessment 2 3D Traverse and Transformation
Assessment Matrix
Performance Evidence | ||
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements below |
Assessment Task1: Title |
Assessment Task 2: Title
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To demonstrate competency a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by:
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Planning for field survey operations implemented for a levelling project. Carrying out the project completed and assessed. |
Planning for field survey operations implemented for a total station project. Carrying out the project completed and assessed. This project is simulated to be in a remote location (LePage Homestead RMIT field site) |
Knowledge Evidence | ||
To be competent in this unit a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of: |
Assessment Task1: Title |
Assessment Task 2: Title
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planning and organising techniques and their application to field surveying work
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KQ1 |
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use of maps, photographs and other available data for planning activities.
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KQ2 |
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types and uses of surveying equipment.
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KQ3 |
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hazards, risks and risk control measures for field operations
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KQ4
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contingency procedures in the event of unforeseen events according to organisational requirements
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KQ1 |
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emergency communication procedures, including use of distress beacons.
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KQ2 |
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emergency equipment and procedures, including when working in remote and isolated areas.
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KQ3 |
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procedures for minimising the impact on the environment from field work activities.
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KQ4 |
Assessment conditions |
Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions |
Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations. |
Assessors need to satisfy the assessor requirements for delivering this unit. Assessors to have appropriate industry experience and knowledge This to be managed by the training manager |
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Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting where these skills and knowledge would be performed.
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Assessments reflect the workspace environment. Assessors to have appropriate industry experience and knowledge |
Candidates must have access to | |
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communications equipment appropriate to field site location
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UHF Radios are used in both AT1 & AT2 for communications on site |
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emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to the operation
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PPE is documented and included in the observation checklist for both AT1 & AT2. UHF Radios are used in both AT1 & AT2 for emergency response procedures |
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relevant equipment and instruments for field survey
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AT2 includes scanning total station to complete the field surveying operations |
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organisational procedures and documentation relating to work health and safety (WHS).
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Students are provided with documentation relating to work health and safety (WHS) through RMIT links and evacuation plans. |
Other Information
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.
Study Support:
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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
Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support to find more information about Study and learning Support
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.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
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:
Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration to find more information about special consideration
Academic Integrity:
"Academic integrity means acting with the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility in learning, teaching and research."
It means referencing the work of others while developing your own insights, knowledge and ideas.
Breaches of academic integrity include:
- plagiarism and failure to correctly acknowledge sources
- contract cheating or paying/getting another person to prepare an assignment
- submitting work prepared by another person
- copying other people’s work
- cheating in exams
- breaching the Research Code
- using unauthorised materials or devices
Please Refer: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity to find more information about plagiarism.
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