Course Title: Compile and check survey plans
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: CIVE7003C
Course Title: Compile and check survey plans
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: C5416 - Diploma of Surveying
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
Simon Shachter | Course Coordinator
College of Vocational Education
RMIT University
+61 39925 8583
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 required to prepare a compiled survey plan to industry standards. This includes checking the plan to ensure compliance with organisational requirements and industry standards.
This course applies to those working as land surveyors. The skills and knowledge described in this course must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work independently, while performing routine tasks in a familiar context.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPLND002 Compile and check survey plans |
Element: |
1. Check a survey plan |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Check survey plans to ensure compliance with specialised requirements and industry standards. 1.2 Refer any discrepancies or abnormalities to the appropriate personnel for verification or amendment. 1.3 Endorse approval. |
Element: |
2. Compile a survey plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Access and gather information and resources required. 2.2 Check the compiled plan to ensure it is mathematically correct. 2.3 Ensure the plan is endorsed by the appropriate personnel. |
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 use Lassi to locate survey plans, use SMES to locate information relating to survey marks and conduct Quality Assurance on completed survey plans
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
Session/Date |
Theme |
Activities/Assessments |
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6-12 February
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Introduction - Access to Software Discussing what we will be learning throughout the course during the semester and given instructions on how to access the software |
Activity: locating software used in this subject |
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13-19 February |
Using Lassi to Compile Survey Plans Introduction to the Lassi website that is used to obtain survey plans |
Activity: Use Lassi to obtain survey plans for a specific address |
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20-26 February |
Using SMES and Land Channel to Compile Permanent Marks Sketchs and Property Reports Introduction to the SMES and Land Channel websites that is used to locate permanent mark sketches and property reports |
Activity: Use SMES and Land Channel to obtain permanent mark sketches and property reports for a specific address |
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27 February - 5 March |
Re-establishment - Field Process - Aspendale Discussion on the field process for a urban re-establishment survey in Aspendale |
Activity: run thought the field process of a re-establishment survey from reconnaissance to completing the measurements |
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6-12 March |
Re-establishment Computations - Aspendale Learn how to complete the computations for an urban re-establishment survey in Aspendale |
Activity: go through computations for a re-establishment to ensure you have gotten onto datum |
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13-19 March |
Abstract of Field Records- Aspendale Learn how to draft an abstract of field records for and urban re-establishment survey and complete a thorough quality assurance check |
Activity: draft an abstract of field records for an urban re-establishment survey in Aspendale and conduct a quality assurance check |
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20-26 March |
Assignment 1 - Draft Survey Plan Discuss the drafting techniques required to complete the plan of survey for assignment 1 |
Activity: draft the plan of survey for assignment 1 |
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Census DateLinks to an external site. 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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27 March - 2 April |
Assignment 1 - Check Survey Plan Discuss how to conduct a quality assurance check on the completed plan of survey for assignment 1 |
Activity: conduct quality assurance check on plan of survey for assignment 1 |
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3-9 April |
Assignment 1 - Compile Final Submission Discuss how to compile all items required for submission for assignment 1 |
Activity: compiling information and documentations required for submission for assignment 1 |
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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. |
Assignment 1 Due |
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17-23 April |
Re-establishment - Field Process - Frankston Discussion on the field process for a urban re-establishment survey in Frankston |
Activity: run thought the field process of a re-establishment survey from reconnaissance to completing the measurements |
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24-30 April |
Re-establishment Computations- Frankston Learn how to complete the computations for an urban re-establishment survey in Frankston |
Activity: go through computations for a re-establishment to ensure you have gotten onto datum |
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ANZAC Day Public holiday 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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1-7 May |
Abstract of Field Records- Frankston Learn how to draft an abstract of field records for and urban re-establishment survey and complete a thorough quality assurance check |
Activity: draft an abstract of field records for an urban re-establishment survey in Frankston and conduct a quality assurance check |
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8-14 May |
Assignment 2 - Draft Survey Plan Discuss the drafting techniques required to complete the plan of survey for assignment 2 |
Activity: draft the plan of survey for assignment 1 |
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15-21 May |
Assignment 2 - Check Survey Plan Discuss how to conduct a quality assurance check on the completed plan of survey for assignment 2
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Activity: conduct quality assurance check on plan of survey for assignment 2 |
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22-28 May |
Assignment 2 - Compile Final Submission Discuss how to compile all items required for submission for assignment 2 |
Activity: compiling information and documentations required for submission for assignment 1 |
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29 May - 4 June |
Subdivision using Architect plans Learn how to draft a plan of subdivision based on a architectural plans provided in AutoCAD |
Assignment 2 Due Activity: draft a plan of subdivision using architectural plans provided in AutoCAD |
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5-11 June |
Assessment Feedback |
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12-18 June |
Assessment Feedback |
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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 DateLinks to an external site. 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
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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 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
| Assignment 1 | Plan of Subdivision - Camberwell | Start of Week 1 | End of Week 9 |
| Assignment 2 | Plan of Subdivision - Melton | Start of Week 1 | End of Week 15 |
Assessment Matrix
Mapping Assessments to the Unit of Competency – Instructions
Element |
Performance criteria |
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Assessment Task 1: Camberwell |
Assessment Task 2: Melton |
1. Check a survey plan |
1.1 Check survey plans to ensure compliance with specialised requirements and industry standards. |
B3 |
B3 |
1.2 Refer any discrepancies or abnormalities to the appropriate personnel for verification or amendment. |
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A1
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1.3 Endorse approval. |
B4 |
B3, B5 |
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2. Compile a survey plan |
2.1 Access and gather information and resources required. |
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A2 |
2.2 Check the compiled plan to ensure it is mathematically correct. |
A1, B2, B4
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A1, A2, |
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2.3 Ensure the plan is endorsed by the appropriate personnel. |
B5 |
B5 |
Performance Evidence | ||
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Assessment Task 1: Camberwell |
Assessment Task 2: Melton |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion. | ||
compiling and preparing survey plans |
A1, B1, B2, B6
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A1, A2, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 |
interpreting survey plans |
A1 |
A1, A2
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checking survey plans |
B3 |
B3 |
calculating a survey close |
A2 |
A1 |
converting imperial dimensions to metric |
A1 |
A2
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creating an easement or covenant |
B2 |
B1, B2 |
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 skill
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Description
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Describe how each foundation skill is demonstrated through the relevant assessment |
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit. |
Knowledge Evidence | ||
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Assessment Task 1: Camberwell |
Assessment Task 2: Melton |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate. | ||
land titles office guidelines for plan preparation and lodgement |
KQ1 |
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distance calculations and geometry |
KQ2 |
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past and current survey techniques and practices |
KQ3, KQ4 |
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easement or covenant creation |
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KQ1 |
public sector legislation, including work health and safety, environment, privacy and diversity in the context of compiling and checking survey plans |
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KQ2 |
Assessment conditions |
Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions |
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide. | |
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. |
All teachers hold TAE. |
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:
Results |
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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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