Course Title: Conduct GNSS surveys

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: GEOM5149C

Course Title: Conduct GNSS surveys

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5368 - Diploma of 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: 40

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct global navigation satellite system (GNSS) surveys for data collection and engineering set-outs, using GNSS equipment and suitable software to communicate with GNSS receivers. The unit covers project managing data collection activities, including planning collection methodologies and allocating work tasks in a team environment. The unit requires the ability to validate the accuracy of data and identify discrepancies between specifications and actual activities.

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

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSIS5047 Conduct GNSS surveys

Element:

1. Prepare for GNSS survey.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 GNSS survey specifications and organisational requirements are identified and analysed, and key activities and timelines are scheduled according to available resources.
1.2 Equipment is prepared according to survey and organisational requirements.
1.3 Survey methodology is planned to meet survey specifications and organisational requirements.
1.4 Existing survey control data is obtained and validated according to organisational requirements.
1.5 Set-out data is collated, validated, manipulated and uploaded into GNSS receiver.
1.6 Work responsibilities are allocated and communicated to appropriate persons according to survey and organisational requirements.

Element:

2. Carry out GNSS surveying tasks.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 GNSS equipment is operated according to survey specifications and organisational requirements.
2.2 GNSS instruments are related to a reference system based on survey specifications.
2.3 GNSS data is collected using planned methodology according to survey specifications and organisational requirements.
2.4 GNSS measurements are validated and recorded on the reference system according to specifications.

Element:

3. Finalise GNSS survey.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 GNSS software is used to process data according to survey specifications and organisational requirements.
3.2 Validation checks are completed according to specifications and organisational requirements.
3.3 Discrepancies between specifications and actual data are identified and addressed according to survey specifications and organisational requirements.
3.4 Survey is finalised and documentation completed according to organisational requirements.


Learning Outcomes


See elements above


Details of Learning Activities

You will learn to conduct global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) surveys for both

  • data collection
  • engineering set outs

as related to an engineering/construction environment

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

Topic, Readings and Activities

Assessment

1

Feature survey of ovals using GPS-RTK

 
3

Feature survey of ovals using GPS-RTK

 
5

Assessment 1: Feature survey

 
7 Assessment 1: Feature survey

 Assessment 1

Due Friday 21 August 2020

 TERM BREAK
9  Building design and set out survey using GPS-RTK  
11  Subdivision design and set out survey using GPS-RTK  
13 Subdivision and building design and set out survey using GPS-RTK  
15 Assessment 2: Engineering Road design and GNSS set-out Project Assessment 2 due Friday 16 October 2020
17 Assessment 3: Portfolio

Assessment 3 due Friday 30 October 2020

 

 


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 

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

Assessment

Task 1

Assessment

Task 2

Assessment

Task 3

Portfolio

 


Assessment Tasks

1.

Practical Assessment 1

2.

Practical Assessment 2

3.

Portfolio Assessment 3


Assessment Matrix

Element

Performance criteria

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment

Task 1: GNSS data collection project

Assessment

Task 2: Engineering Road design and GNSS set-out Project

Assessment

Task 3: Portfolio

 

1. Prepare for GNSS survey.

1.1. GNSS survey specifications and organisational requirements are identified and analysed, and key activities and timelines are scheduled according to available resources.

 

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, Q5

1.1, 1.2.3, 1.4, 1.6

A1.1 1.2

1.2. Equipment is prepared according to survey and organisational requirements.

 

1.2

1.3, 3.1, 2.4

A1,2,3 A2

1.3. Survey methodology is planned to meet survey specifications and organisational requirements.

 

1.3

1.4

 

1.4. Existing survey control data is obtained and validated according to organisational requirements.

 

Point 9, 3.4, Q4

 

1.2, 2.5

Report 12.0, Q3

Obs P1,

1.5. Set-out data is collated, validated, manipulated and uploaded into GNSS receiver.

 

point 8, 3.2

2.6-3.1

A15

1.6. Work responsibilities are allocated and communicated to appropriate persons according to survey and organisational requirements.

Q1, Obs 7.0, 2.0, Point 4,

 

Q5

Obs 3.0

 

2. Carry out GNSS surveying tasks.

 

 

 

2.1. GNSS equipment is operated according to survey specifications and organisational requirements.

Point 8, 3.2 – 3.5

2.1 TO 2.6

A15 A31

2.2. GNSS instruments are related to a reference system based on survey specifications.

point 7, Q2, 3, 3.2

2.2

-

2.3. GNSS data is collected using planned methodology according to survey specifications and organisational requirements.

point 8, 3.1 – 3.6

2.5 2.6

A15 A31

2.4. GNSS measurements are validated and recorded on the reference system according to specifications.

point 7, 10, 3.2, 3.4, 4.2, obs7

2.2

-

3. Finalise GNSS survey.

 

 

 

3.1. GNSS software is used to process data according to survey specifications and organisational requirements.

 

point 10, 4.1

2.5 2.6

A23

3.2. Validation checks are completed according to specifications and organisational requirements.

 

Point 10, 4.2, 4.3

 

2.5

Report 12.0,

Obs P1,

3.3. Discrepancies between specifications and actual data are identified and addressed according to survey specifications and organisational requirements.

 

Q4, 3.4, 4.2

2.5, 3.0, Q3, Q5

Obs checklist activity 1 point 1

3.4. Survey is finalised and documentation completed according to organisational requirements.

 

Point 10, 4.1 – 4.8

3

A32

 

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