Course Title: Develop subdivision survey designs for local government approval

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: GEOM5156C

Course Title: Develop subdivision survey designs for local government approval

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

Dr. Toby Manning

Senior Educator   Surveying Department School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Science (SVEHS)
RMIT University
Building 51, Level 6, Room 10E
115 Queensberry St
Carlton 3053, Australia
Tel. +61 3 9925 4934
Email: toby.manning@rmit.edu.au  

Simon Shachter

Teacher    School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Science (SVEHS)
RMIT University
Building 51, Level 6, Room 10
115 Queensberry St
Carlton 3053, Australia
Tel. +61 3 9925 8983
Email: simon.shachter@rmit.edu.au   

Nominal Hours: 120

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

 This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop a subdivision survey design for local government approval using cadastral surveying methods and equipment. The unit covers analysing and researching client service requests and existing information to assess and prioritise work tasks, and conducting a survey of the land to be subdivided. The unit also covers conducting measurements and calculations; and developing plans detailing required information, including boundary dimensions and corners, subdivision lots, features, surrounds, connections and offsets. The unit requires the ability to set up, calibrate and use surveying equipment to measure, record and reduce surveying data. The unit also requires the ability to prepare, lodge and monitor a detailed design submission for local government approval which details engineering aspects, physical constraints and any environmental impacts. The unit requires knowledge of land and planning law and local government building approval processes. It requires consultation with clients and professionals to obtain advice for input into the design submission.

The unit supports those who work in a lead role in a surveying or spatial information services team, in areas such as town planning, surveying and mapping.

 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CPPSIS5044 Develop subdivision survey designs for local government approval
Element:	1. Identify type of service requests.
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Client requirements and timelines are established in consultation with appropriate persons. 1.2 Client service requirements are assessed to establish if they are within the jurisdiction and ability of relevant authority and any necessity for statutory compliance. 1.3 Work is prioritised and recorded, and research is conducted to gather additional information as required according to organisational requirements.
Element:	2. Conduct subdivision survey.
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Surveying equipment is set up, calibrated and used according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements. 2.2 Identified components of land to be subdivided are measured and subdivision lots marked according to client service and organisational requirements. 2.3 Measured surveying data is reduced according to organisational requirements. 2.4 Measurements are validated and recorded according to organisational requirements. 2.5 Problems are identified and resolved, and contingencies managed according to organisational requirements.
Element:	3. Develop detailed design submission for local government approval.
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Surveying data is used to develop plan according to client service and organisational requirements. 3.2 Appropriate persons are consulted to obtain professional advice for input into subdivision submission. 3.3 Availability of existing services and costs of supply, including local government and utility authority contributions, are determined. 3.4 Engineering aspects in subdivision design are considered and documented according to local government requirements. 3.5 Subdivision submission is prepared to incorporate physical constraints and environmental impact of the development according to client service requirements.
Element:	4. Monitor approval process.
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Local government approval assessment criteria are further examined and advertising and exhibition requirements observed according to organisational requirements. 4.2 Outcomes of subdivision submission are reviewed to identify required follow-up actions.
Element:	5. Advise client of outcomes.
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Client is advised of submission outcomes in writing and verbally according to organisational requirements. 5.2 Rights of appeal are explained to client where appropriate, and advice is recorded according to organisational requirements. 5.3 Documentation is completed and records stored according to organisational requirements

Learning Outcomes

See elements above

 

Details of Learning Activities

You will learn to:

• determine,
• collect and
• write specifications

for appropriate documentation and compile a plan to accompany a development application to an approving authority.

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	O - Outline of course, Portfolio requirements, What is a title? What is freehold land as distinct from Crown land? – LASSI, SMES, LANDATA, SPEAR Brief on Survey sites allocated - TBM and station requirements, F - Field survey planning and reconnaissance, locate TBM adjacent to site and connect to AHD O – Preparatory Plan preparation, feature survey, FN and PS templates, Closure programs
2	Survey Practice Handbook and Surveyor General Practice Directives, LASSI notations – OP, PS, PC, LP, TP, RE, BP, AP SMES notations – PM, PCM, PSM, 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc order, PM sketch plan and report Survey Briefing F – Establish and level stations, Undertake feature survey O - Feature survey data reduction and plan production
3	O - Reestablishment Principles – Office and Field Practices, 3 methods of boundary definition Case Studies Suitable bearing datum, why survey bearings are on datum survey bearings initially and not MGA F – Identify boundary extents, Locate control for cadastral survey, Commence cadastral survey of whole of land to be subdivided with connections O – Finalise feature survey plan production with boundary dimensions overlay
4	O – Finalise feature survey plan production with boundary dimensions overlay O – Design requirements of subdivision, The outline development plan design, existing conditions and subdivision, Planning requirements and zoning restrictions, Clause 56, heritage, flooding, F – Complete cadastral surround survey and road connection O - Prepare Plans
5	O – Interpretation of fieldnotes F – Connect to MGA, Peg site boundary O - Prepare Plans
6	O - Reestablishment Priinciples, Plan of Subdivision approval process – Council and Titles Office, compute subdivisional lot boundary adoptions F – Mark subdivision lots O - Prepare Plans
7	O – Reestablishment Principles F – Reestablishment Survey
8	O – Test assessment	Assessment 1 - Friday 28 August 2020
BREAK
9	O – Boundaries, Briefing – survey reestablishment, examining fieldnotes, finding marks from datum survey F - Reconnaissance, commence locating freeway fence in relation to control marks and sufficient spot levels over open area (not NMIT) for production of contours O – Go into land.vic.gov.au and obtain aerial image of whole of Site 4 with contours to be incorporated in surround survey, commence plotting of boundaries of Fairfield and NMIT from OPs on blackboard
10	O – Survey Practice Handbook and Surveyor General Practice Directives Briefing, Understanding a title , Plan of Subdivision and fieldnotes   F – Finalise spot levels, Establish cadastral survey datum, commence control traverse survey and locate all RMs indicated O – Finalise plots of OPs and incorporate aerial imagery, levels from map and survey levels on a Plan format, Commence plot of control survey traverse on fieldnotes proforma
11	O - Reestablishment principles Design requirements of subdivision, open space contribution, The outline development plan design, existing conditions and subdivision F – Continue control traverse survey and find all RMs indicated. Locate fence posts and offsets at every corner and bend in boundary. Also locate brick wall on the northern boundary of the NMIT site. O - Plan preparation
12	O - Reestablishment Principles – Case Study 2 Suitable bearing datum F – Continue control traverse survey and find all RMs indicated. Locate fence posts and offsets at every corner and bend in boundary O - Prepare Plans
13	O - Reestablishment Priinciples F – Finalise control traverse survey and find all RMs indicated. Locate fence posts and offsets at every corner and bend in boundary. Check closures. O - Prepare Plans
14	O – Reestablishment Principles F – Reestablishment
15	O - Reestablishment Principles, Plan preparation F – Connect survey to MGA using 3 control marks O - Prepare Plans
16	O – Test & Finalise Portfolios	Assessment 2 & 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

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

Assessment
Task 1	Test 1
Task 2	Test 2
Task 3	Portfolio

 

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1 – Theory Test
Assessment Task 2 – Theory Test
Assessment Task 3 – Portfolio

Assessment Matrix

Element	Performance criteria
		Assessment       Task 1: Outline subdivisional process	Assessment Task 2: Reestablishment principles	Assessment Task 3: Practical Portfolio (Comprises of 2 tasks)
1. Identify type of service requests.	1.1. Client requirements and timelines are established in consultation with appropriate persons.			AT’s 1&2: Part B; 2.2
1.2. Client service requirements are assessed to establish if they are within the jurisdiction and ability of relevant authority and any necessity for statutory compliance.			AT’s 1&2: Part B; 2.5,2.6
1.3. Work is prioritised and recorded, and research is conducted to gather additional information as required according to organisational requirements.			AT’s 1&2: Part B;  2.3 - 2.7,2.9,2.10
2. Conduct subdivision survey.	2.1. Surveying equipment is set up, calibrated and used according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements.			AT’s 1&2: Part A; 1.2,1.6, Part B: 2.17
2.2. Identified components of land to be subdivided are measured and subdivision lots marked according to client service and organisational requirements.			AT’s 1&2: Part A; 1.1,1.2
2.3. Measured surveying data is reduced according to organisational requirements.			AT’s 1&2: Part B:2.15
2.4. Measurements are validated and recorded according to organisational requirements.			AT’s 1&2: Part A:1.3
2.5. Problems are identified and resolved, and contingencies managed according to organisational requirements.			AT’s 1&2: Part A: 1.7,1.9
3. Develop detailed design submission for local government approval.	3.1. Surveying data is used to develop plan according to client service and organisational requirements.			AT’s 1&2: Part B: 2.3,2.4,2.8, 2.11,2.16
3.2. Appropriate persons are consulted to obtain professional advice for input into subdivision submission.			AT’s 1&2: Part B:2.1
3.3. Availability of existing services and costs of supply, including local government and utility authority contributions, are determined.			AT’s 1&2: : Part B:2.6,2.7,2.10
3.4. Engineering aspects in subdivision design are considered and documented according to local government requirements.			AT’s 1&2: Part B:2.4
3.5. Subdivision submission is prepared to incorporate physical constraints and environmental impact of the development according to client service requirements.			AT’s 1&2: : Part B:2.8, 2.9,2.10
4. Monitor approval process.	4.1. Local government approval assessment criteria are further examined and advertising and exhibition requirements observed according to organisational requirements.			AT’s 1&2: AT’s 1&2: Part B:2.10, 2.12, 2.13
4.2. Outcomes of subdivision submission are reviewed to identify required follow-up actions.			AT’s 1&2: Part B:2.14
5. Advise client of outcomes.	5.1. Client is advised of submission outcomes in writing and verbally according to organisational requirements.			AT’s 1&2: Part B:2.14
5.2. Rights of appeal are explained to client where appropriate, and advice is recorded according to organisational requirements.			AT’s 1&2: Part B:2.11
5.3. Documentation is completed and records stored according to organisational requirements.	-	-	AT’s 1&2: Part B:2.18

Other Information

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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. 
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