Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: GEOM5183C
Course Title: Store and retrieve spatial data
Important Information:
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
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
Fardin Seifi
Email: Fardin.Seifi@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61399258267
Nominal Hours: 50
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 store and retrieve spatial data. This includes storing, accessing and backing up data according to organisational procedures.
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 solutions to a variety of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSSI4022 Store and retrieve spatial data |
Element: |
1. Prepare for spatial data storage |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and clarify task requirements with appropriate persons. 1.2 Identify the file naming conventions of an existing spatial data catalogue. 1.3 Select method of spatial data storage and distribution to enable access to current data and to comply with organisational requirements. 1.4 Locate required spatial data according to organisational procedures. |
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2. Access and retrieve spatial data |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Retrieve data to geographic information system (GIS) and convert into required format according to task requirements. 2.2 Use attribute and spatial queries to select features from spatial data. 2.3 Save data according to organisational requirements. |
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3. Manage spatial data security |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Store data according to enterprise guidelines and administrative and legal requirements for storage and retrieval of spatial data, including data and information privacy and/or licensing. 3.2 Apply data security and backup measures according to organisational risk management plan and procedures. 3.3 Identify and report problems with data security, storage or retrieval according to organisational procedures. |
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
The following syllabus provides you with this course's Training and Assessment schedule. Refer to this page to find out what themes will be discussed each week and when assessments are due. You will also find important information on census dates, excursions and practices. While we endeavour to deliver and assess in line with this syllabus, we reserve the right to make changes to accommodate unexpected circumstances.
Session/Date |
Theme |
Assessments/Activities |
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Session One 10 - 16 February |
Welcome and Course Overview During this session, the student will be provided with an overview of the assessment. The teacher will guide the students through the assessment documentation, explaining the requirements and expectations. |
Demonstration on the equipment used throughout the course. |
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Session Two 17 - 23 February |
Introduction to GNSS During this session, you will be introduced to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). |
How to create a job in Trimble General Survey and defining job properties. |
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Session Three 24 February - 2 March |
GNSS's Distance Measurement In this session, you will learn about different techniques used to measure distance between receiver and satellite in GNSS. |
This initial planning section requires you to analyse both the ‘Client Specifications and requirements’ and ‘Client deliverables’ to complete the following components. Each item requires a written answer and must be included in the final written report. |
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Session Four 3 - 9 March
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Real Time Kinematic (RTK) In this session you will introduced to RTK technique and receive training using the GNSS Survey Equipment. |
You will learn how to connect to the VRS (2020 vrs), measure in general and topo points, and enter coordinates manually to stake them out. Assessment One: Preparation and planning component |
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Session Five 10 - 16 March
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Data Collection Using RTK In this session, we will collect data for a feature survey. |
Assessment One: Conducting The Fieldwork |
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Session Six 17 - 23 March |
Advanced Data Collection using RTK In this session you will learn about Tool box meeting and other OHS requirements. |
Assessment One: Conducting The Data Processing |
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Session Seven 24 - 30 March
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Assessment One: Data Collection In this session you will plan for and complete the full workflow of collecting spatial data for a feature and level survey using GNSS equipment. This involves: Planning the spatial capture method to meet industry standards as preparation of the field survey; conducting the capture and storage field process using GNSS equipment based on the planned methodology; and finalising the survey data and written report to meet client requirements. An OHS procedure is required to be undertaken prior to conducting the fieldwork. |
Assessment One: Conducting The Data Processing 20 April 2025 23:59 Due |
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Census Date
31 March |
Note: 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 31 March - 6 April
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Assessment One: Data Processing In this session, you will process the datasets obtained in the field. |
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Session Nine 7 - 13 April |
Assessment One: Data Processing Cont'd In this session, you will process the datasets obtained in the field. |
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Session Ten 14 - 20 April |
Grid Levelling Using RTK: Field Work In this session you will learn how to use RTK for Grid Levelling. |
Grid Levelling using RTK |
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Mid-semester break |
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 Eleven 28 April - 4 May
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Grid Levelling Using RTK: Data Processing Data collected last session will be used in LISCAD for processing stage. |
Assessment Two: Preparation and planning component |
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Session Twelve 5 - 11 May
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Assessment Two: Field Work |
Assessment Two: Conducting The Fieldwork |
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Session Thirteen 12 - 18 May |
Assessment Two: Field Work Cont'd |
Assessment Two: Conducting The Fieldwork |
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Session Fourteen 19 - 25 May |
Assessment Two: Data Processing |
Assessment Two: Conducting The Data Processing |
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Session Fifteen 26 May - 1 June |
Assessment Two: Data Processing Cont'd |
Assessment Two: Conducting The Data Processing
8 June 2025 23:59 Due |
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Session Sixteen 2 - 8 June |
Final session for resubmission This session will be dedicated to students who have not yet met the assessment requirements for assessment two. |
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Session Seventeen 9 - 15 June |
Revision and Feedback |
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Session Eighteen 16 - 22 June |
Marking and Results |
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Official Results Release Date 3 July
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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 16-22 June 2025. After this date, you can contact them to talk about your final result if you need it.
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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 Name |
Description |
Release Date |
Due Date |
| Feature & Level Survey |
The full workflow for completing a GNSS feature and level survey is required to be completed to industry standards. This will involve both collating a written report on each aspect of the project listed in the instructions and successfully completing the practical fieldwork required. At the end of the project a series of knowledge questions are required to be answered correctly and attached to the report as an attachment. |
10 February 2025 | 20 April 2025, 23:59 |
| Lot and Building Set-out Project |
The client requires some surveying work to be carried out in preparation of proposed development works that is to take place in Bundoora. The work involves completing a lot and building set-out using GNSS-RTK measurement techniques. |
10 February 2025 | 8 June 2025, 23:59 |
Assessment Matrix
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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. |
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Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
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Performance Evidence | ||
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A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements below |
Assessment Task 1 Feature & Level Survey |
Assessment Task 2: Lot and Building Set-out Project |
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To demonstrate competency a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by storing and retrieving spatial data for two different projects. |
Feature survey project using GNSS- Part 2 |
Lot and building set-out project – Part 1 |
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Knowledge Evidence | ||
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Assessment Task 1 Feature & Level Survey |
Assessment Task 2: Lot and Building Set-out Project |
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Key features of geographic and projected spatial reference systems and Australian Height Datum |
KQ1 |
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Methods for translating data between global navigation satellite system (GNSS), geographic information system (GIS) and other relevant software application |
KQ2 |
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Spatial data querying techniques. |
KQ3 |
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Data risk management strategies. |
KQ4 |
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Assessment conditions |
Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions |
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Assessors must satisfy 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. |
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. |
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Candidates must have access to: | |
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Computer with software appropriate for spatial data storage and retrieval |
All labs have the appropriate computers and software installed with current licences activated. This includes AutoCAD and LISCAD SEE |
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Digital data storage media |
Students will have access to the appropriate digital data storage media including Microsoft cloud base storage and RMIT dedicated storage |
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Organisational procedures and documentation relating to work health and safety (WHS), data and information privacy and/or licensing. |
Students will be provided with documents on the days of assessment relating to work health and safety (WHS), and RMIT’s data and information for privacy and storage processes. |
Other Information
Attendance Requirement - 85% for all students.
Resubmission Policy: To pass this course, students must achieve a Satisfactory (S) result for all their Assessments (and parts of those assessments).
Students who do not achieve a Satisfactory (S) result for their entire original submission for an Assessment will be provided with 1 (one) more submission opportunity (e.g. the resubmission) with a specific due date by their assessor. Students must achieve a Satisfactory (S) result on their resubmission for that Assessment, by the due date given to them by their Assessor.
Students who fail to submit their assessment by the due date will be issued a DNS (Did Not Submit) result which will not be overturned by teaching or managing staff. A DNS result will be overturned based on an approved Extension of Time or approved Special Consideration.
To be deemed Competency Achieved, students must achieve a satisfactory result in all assessment tasks. Students who fail to receive a Satisfactory result on all assessment tasks and have exhausted their resubmissions, extension of time applications, special consideration applications or Equitable Learning Plan provisions will be deemed as Not Yet Competent.
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:
Please refer to:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
Relevant
Current
Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course.
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer
http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre
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 lodgement 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
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating, and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer:
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity
to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
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