Course Title: Perform geodetic surveying computations
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5320 Diploma of Surveying
Course Title: Perform geodetic surveying computations
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GEOM5118C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2014, Term1 2016, Term2 2016 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to perform basic relevant geodetic surveying calculations. It requires the ability to analyse data and plan approaches to technical problems. Functions would be carried out within organisational guidelines.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSIS5054A Perform geodetic surveying computations |
Elements: |
1. Prepare to perform geodetic surveying. 2. Perform computations on the reference surface. 3. Perform computations on the projection plane. 4. Finalise the task. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities. You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment |
Weight |
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Assessment 1 |
SF, Curve & Ref – Assignment 1 |
25% |
Assessment 2 |
Grid Bearing Comps-Assignment 2 |
25% |
Assessment 3 |
Test |
40% |
Assessment 4 |
Portfolio |
10% |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
Assessment 4 |
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2.5 |
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4.3 |
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X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.