Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: GEOM5182C
Course Title: Collect spatial data using GNSS
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
Course Coordinator: Thierry Demathieu
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 8359
Course Coordinator Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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 collect spatial data using global navigation satellite system (GNSS) equipment for surveying purposes. This includes setting up and operating GNSS equipment to achieve the required accuracy and validating data to identify errors.
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
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CPPSSI4025 Collect spatial data using GNSS |
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1. Prepare for spatial data collection |
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1.1 Review task requirements and plan for spatial data collection in consultation with appropriate persons. 1.2 Select and check GNSS equipment according to task requirements. 1.3 Determine conditions for obtaining optimum GNSS positions and apply basic methods to improve accuracy of GNSS point positioning. 1.4 Comply with organisational and legislative requirements for identifying hazards and working safely. |
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2. Use GNSS equipment to collect data |
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2.1 Set up and operate GNSS equipment according to organisational and task requirements. 2.2 Set required datum and map projection and other parameters in equipment. 2.3 Use GNSS software to communicate with GNSS receivers. 2.4 Collect, validate and record point positional data and attributes according to task. 2.5 View collected positional data spatially and view collected attributes non-spatially. 2.6 Recognise and address possible anomalies in collected data. |
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3. Finalise spatial data collection |
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3.1 Verify accuracy of a sample of collected points by recollecting points or other suitable method. 3.2 Gather additional data where required for task requirements. 3.3 Download collected data in suitable format for task requirements. 3.4 Process, report and document complete data 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:
- Prepare resources for GNSS survey projects
- Develop project planning for GNSS data collect methods
- Store spatial data with correct attribute information
- Data management and post-processing techniques for GNSS survey data
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
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Session One 6-12 February Office first two hours Field last two hours |
Theme Title: Data management
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Session Two 13-19 February Office first two hours Field last two hours |
Theme Title: Zeno GNSS training Reconnaissance SMES marks
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Session Three 20-26 February Office first two hours Field last two hours |
Theme Title: Demo RTK in melbourne museum – DTM exercise
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Session Four 27 February - 5 March BUNDOORA CAMPUS |
Theme Title: Bundoora Recover 3 Permanent Marks for the feature and level survey Data capture
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Session Five 6-12 March Office first two hours Field last two hours |
Theme Title: Process data from field |
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Session Six 13-19 March BUNDOORA CAMPUS |
Theme Title: Advanced Data Capture |
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Session Seven 20-26 March Office first two hours Field last two hours |
Theme Title: Process and present data from field |
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Census Date 31 March 2023 |
The Census Date is the last day you can withdraw from this course without financial penalty. If you need to withdraw from this course, you must do so before this date to avoid additional student fees. | |
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Session Eight 27 March - 2 April Office first two hours Field last two hours |
Theme Title: REPORT & Knowledge Questions |
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Session Nine 3-9 April Office first two hours Field last two hours |
Theme Title: Assessment due |
Assessment one due |
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Mid-semester break 10-16 April |
The Mid-semester break is a scheduled break in the semester. No teaching or assessment will occur during this time. Also, your Trainer/Assessor won't be available during this time. If you need to contact them, please email them via your student email account, and they will respond once they return from the break. | |
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Session Ten 17-23 April Office first two hours Field last two hours |
Theme Title: COMPUTE SUBDIVISION |
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Session Eleven 24-30 April BUNDOORA CAMPUS |
Theme Title: SETOUT HOUSE, HOUSE AND POOL |
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ANZAC Day Public holiday (TUESDAY) 25 April 2023 |
No teaching or assessment will occur on ANZAC Day. Additionally, RMIT staff will not be available during this time. If you need to contact them, please email them via your student email account, and they will respond once they return from the break. | |
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Session Twelve 1-7 May Office first two hours Field last two hours |
Theme Title: PEG CHECK |
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Session Thirteen 8-14 May BUNDOORA CAMPUS |
Theme Title: SETOUT ROAD, PATH WITH STAKES AND MARKERS |
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Session Fourteen 15-21 May Office first two hours Field last two hours |
Theme Title: Processing and checking |
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Session Fifteen 22-28 May Office first two hours Field last two hours |
Theme Title: Documentation preparation |
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Session Sixteen 29 May - 4 June Office first two hours Field last two hours |
Theme Title: Assessment two due |
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Session Seventeen 5-11 June |
No scheduled class | |
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Session Eighteen 12-18 June |
No scheduled class | |
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Queens Birthday Public Holiday 12 June 2023 |
No teaching or assessing will occur on the Queen's Birthday. Additionally, RMIT staff will not be available during this time. If you need to contact them, please email them via your student email account, and they will respond once they return from the break. | |
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Official Results Release Date 29 June 2023 |
Important: It is your responsibility to check your results on this date. Your official results for this course will be released on this date. Your teacher will not inform you of your final result. It will only be available via My Student Record on RMIT's website. It is not your Trainer/Assessors responsibility to let you know your final result. Your teacher will not be available to comment on your assessment or final results from 18-29 June 2022. After this date, you can contact them to talk about your final result if you need it. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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: Feature & Level Survey
- Assessment 2: Lot and Building Set-out Project
Assessment Matrix
Mapping Assessments to the Unit of Competency – Instructions
Foundation Skills – This section is only completed when foundation are explicitly stated in the unit of competency. In most Training Packages the foundation skills are integrated into the unit of competency and this is clearly stated. |
Foundation skill |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency |
Performance Evidence | ||
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Assessment Task 1 Feature & Level Survey |
Assessment Task 2: Lot and Building Set-out Project |
To demonstrate competency a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by collecting spatial data using global navigation satellite system (GNSS) equipment for two different surveying projects. |
Data is collected using GNSS-RTK methods for a feature survey |
Data is set-out and collected using GNSS-RTK for a set-out project |
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To be competent in this unit a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of: |
Assessment Task 1 Feature & Level Survey |
Assessment Task 2: Lot and Building Set-out Project |
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Assessment conditions |
Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions |
Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations. |
RMIT employment requires all trainers and assessors to comply with the Standards for RTOs in respect to holding the TAE40116, or higher VE qualification including any necessary updated units. All employees must show currency within their vocational specialty along with their professional employment.
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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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Both assessment tasks are simulated at the Bundoora field station using the latest GNSS surveying equipment. Specialised software is used to simulate the processing workflow included in storing and retrieving spatial data. |
Candidates must have access to: | |
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Students will be provided GNSS equipment and associated software All labs have the appropriate computers and software installed Students will be provided home use for LISCAD |
Task specifications and plans |
Students have access to technical task workflows, client specifications and requirements and Building design plans to complete the assessment tasks. |
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Organisational procedures relating to OHS and PPE will be covered in AT1. These protocols are required to be demonstrated during the field procedure. |
Other Information
Interim Results
After you have submitted an assessment, you will receive an interim result. This is displayed in the Grades section of this Canvas shell. These will be as follows:
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Satisfactory (S) |
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Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) |
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Did Not Submit (DNS) |
You will receive this result when you have not submitted your assessment by the due date or time. Your Trainer/Assessor, the Program Coordinator or the Program Manager cannot overturn this interim result. An approved Special Consideration is required to allow further opportunities to complete the assessment. Additionally, moderation panels cannot overturn this result either. |
Note: You must achieve a Satisfactory (S) result for every assessment in this course in order to pass.
Interim results will inform the moderation panel of their decision as to whether or not you are deemed competent and can pass the course. Your final and official result will be published via My Results on RMIT's website. It is your responsibility to check your final results. Your Trainer/Assessor, the Program Coordinator or the Program Manager will not inform you of your final result.
Resubmission Policy:
After you submit your assessment, your Trainer/Assessor will review your submission. If you have met all the requirements of the assessment task, you will receive an S result in your Grades section of this course.
If the Trainer/Assessor determines that you have not met the assessment requirements, you will receive an NYS result in the Grades section. In this case, your Trainer/Assessor will provide you with the following opportunities to resubmit:
- Project/Practical-Based Assessment Task: One Resubmission per assessment.
- Knowledge-Based Assessment Task (Tests): Two Resubmissions per assessment
Important: If you do not submit an assessment by its due date or time, you are not entitled to a resubmission. You will only receive an opportunity to submit an assessment that you have failed to submit on time if you provide an approved Special Consideration. Your Trainer/Assessor, Program Coordinator & Program Manager or the Moderation panel cannot overturn a DNS result without approved Special Consideration.
*Resubmissions cannot be accepted via email or as attachments to the comments of another assessment. Any work submitted in this manner will not be accepted or recognised, regardless of the circumstances. All resubmissions must be uploaded via the original submission folder and by the due date and time set by the Trainer/Assessor.
**Your Trainer/Assessor, Program Coordinator or Program Manager cannot issue further resubmission opportunities beyond those stated here. You will only be provided with further opportunities based on the successful application for Special Consideration or upon the course moderation panel's review and decision at the course's end.
Attendance:
You are required to attend a minimum of 85% of your classes. If you miss classes, you will need to provide a medical certificate to your Trainer/Assessor for classes that result in you not meeting the 85% requirement.
If you fail to attend the minimum required classes and engage in each class, your trainer/assessor will not accept your assessment submissions. You will be required to attend an in-person interview with your trainer/assessor at a time determined by them. Failure to attend this interview will result in your assessment being rejected. Additionally, the trainer/assessor reserves the right to reject your assessment based on the interview's outcome. This is required to ensure RMIT meets the Standards set for RTOs to ensure the validity of your work.
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