Course Title: Conduct engineering surveys
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: GEOM5171C
Course Title: Conduct engineering surveys
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
Dr. Toby Manning
Program Coordinator - Building, Surveying and Land Management
College of Vocational Education
RMIT University
+61 39925 4934
Nominal Hours: 70
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 conduct an engineering survey based on specifications and information in construction or engineering designs. This includes topographical surveys, grid, road, pipe (stormwater and sewer) and building set-outs. The course also includes using surveying equipment to measure, record and reduce surveying data; validating the accuracy of data; and identifying discrepancies between specifications and activities.
This course is suitable for skilled surveying technicians and skilled spatial information system (SIS) technicians who use a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to analyse information and provide solutions to sometimes complex surveying/spatial information problems. Surveying and spatial information skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSSI5048 Conduct engineering surveys |
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1. Prepare for engineering survey |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Analyse survey specifications, cross-sections and plans and technical descriptions of surveying data and their requirements. 1.2 Interpret design information to identify components to be measured. 1.3 Plan key survey activities according to available resources, and project and organisational requirements. 1.4 Create set-out files from design to meet project requirements. 1.5 Plan and document data collection methodologies that allow for contingencies. 1.6 Plan compliance with legislative requirements according to project requirements. |
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2. Carry out engineering surveying tasks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select and check surveying equipment for correct operation and functionality, and report or resolve problems according to manufacturer specifications. 2.2 Measure identified survey components according to project specifications. 2.3 Reduce measured surveying data according to project requirements and specifications. 2.4 Validate and record measurements according to project specifications and organisational requirements. 2.5 Identify and resolve problems and manage contingencies according to organisational requirements. 2.6 Comply with industry-accepted standards for validating accuracy of surveying data and identifying errors and discrepancies. |
Element: |
3. Finalise and report engineering survey results |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Finalise and check survey for compliance with project and organisational requirements. 3.2 Prepare conformance and non-conformance reports. 3.3 Notify appropriate persons of survey results according to organisational requirements. 3.4 Complete survey documentation and archive data according to project and organisational requirements. |
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
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct an engineering survey based on specifications and information in construction or engineering designs. It includes topographical surveys, grid, road, pipe (stormwater and sewer) and building set-outs. The unit also includes using surveying equipment to measure, record and reduce surveying data; validating the accuracy of data; and identifying discrepancies between specifications and activities.
Teaching Schedule
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6-12 February
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Welcome and course overview In this session you will be introduced to the concepts and instruments used for the course, along with an outline of the assessment requirements. You will also learn the basics of setting up a total station successfully over a reference mark. |
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13-19 February |
Introduction to elementary traversing using the Total Station In this session you will be introduced to the basic functions of the total station, the concept of bearing/disctance measurements and how to check angular accuracy (misclose). |
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20-26 February |
Introduction to Grid reference lines In this session you will be introduced to the basic concepts of what grid references are and how they are used in real world scenarios. |
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27 February - 5 March |
Introduction to connecting control to grid references In this session you will be shown how control is connected to grid refences. The process will start from the beginning when the title re-establishment takes place. |
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6-12 March |
Computations and importing of grid refences onto controllers Grids will be imported, rotated, translated, and scaled ready for set-out. |
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13-19 March |
Basic set-out methods using a Total Station and GNSS In this session you will learn the basics of completing a variety of set-out methods like stakeout and refline |
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20-26 March |
Preparation and planning component of assessment 1 In this session you will commence the preparation and planning components of the assessment 1 project. The written work completed in this session will be compiled into a project report and submitted at the completion of the assessment with all other written requirements. |
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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 |
Assessment 1: GRID SETOUT ASSESSMENT In this session you will complete the fieldwork component of the assessment. This requirement will be marked using the observation checklist. It is required that you demonstrate each skill to a satisfactory level to pass this component. |
Assessment 1: Conducting the fieldwork |
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3-9 April |
Assessment 1: Finalisation Assessment 1 In this session you will finalise the project and all written requirements. The written work completed in this session will be compiled into a project report and submitted along with the knowledge questions prior to the due date. |
Assessment 1: Finalisation of the project |
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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. | |
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17-23 April |
Introduction to building set-out and how surveying is used in construction industry In this session you will learn how construction surveying is applied to real world scenarios. We will discuss what type of elements are required to be marked by surveyors and the techniques we use to do this. |
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24-30 April |
Unpack how data is computed in CAD ready for building set-out. (Rotate, translate and scale) In this session you will learn the best-practice for computing from digital building files ready to setout. |
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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 |
Key methods for marking out buildings and structures In this session we will go into detail about what is issued to us as surveyors from a client and what is expected from us in return. |
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8-14 May |
Carry out post processing checks of building set-out In this session you will undertake a basic set-out and record all your point onto your controller. From there we will undertake checks against design to ensure what we have set-out meets all the requirements. |
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15-21 May |
Carry out set-out surveying using GNSS and Total Station. In this session you will use the GNSS and total to undertake basic set-out operations using a variety of techniques. |
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22-28 May |
Preparation for assessment 2 In this session you will finalise the project and all written requirements. The written work completed in this session will be compiled into a project report and submitted along with the knowledge questions prior to the due date. |
Assessment 2: Preparation for field work |
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29 May - 4 June |
Assessment 2: BUILDING SETOUT ASSESSMENT In this final field session you will reflect on all skills and knowledge learnt and demonstrate the ability to carry out a building set-out as per the requirements outlined in the assessment guidelines. |
Assessment 2: Undertake fieldwork component of assessment 2
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5-11 June |
Revision and feedback on work completed |
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12-18 June |
Revision and feedback on work completed |
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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
Assessment 1: Building Set-Out Project
Assessment 2: Grid Set-Out Project
Assessment Matrix
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Assessment Task 1: Building Set-out |
Assessment Task 2: Grid Set-out |
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1. Prepare for engineering survey. |
1.1 Analyse survey specifications, cross-sections and plans and technical descriptions of surveying data and their requirements. |
Part A (1.1) |
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1.2 Interpret design information to identify components to be measured. |
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Part A (1.1) |
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1.3 Plan key survey activities according to available resources, and project and organisational requirements. |
Part A (1.2) |
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1.4 Create set-out files from design to meet project requirements. |
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Part A (1.2) |
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1.5 Plan and document data collection methodologies that allow for contingencies. |
Part A (1.2) Part A (2.2) |
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1.6 Plan compliance with legislative requirements according to project requirements. |
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Part A (1.3) |
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2 Carry out engineering surveying tasks. |
2.1 Select and check surveying equipment for correct operation and functionality, and report or resolve problems according to manufacturer specifications. |
Part A (2.1) |
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2.2 Measure identified survey components according to project specifications. |
Part A (2.2) |
Part A (2.1) |
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2.3 Reduce measured surveying data according to project requirements and specifications. |
Part A (2.3) |
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2.4 Validate and record measurements according to project specifications and organisational requirements. |
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Part A (2.2) |
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2.5 Identify and resolve problems and manage contingencies according to organisational requirements. |
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Part A (2.3) |
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2.6 Comply with industry-accepted standards for validating accuracy of surveying data and identifying errors and discrepancies. |
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Part A (2.4) |
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3 Finalise and report engineering survey results. |
3.1 Finalise and check survey for compliance with project and organisational requirements. |
Part A (3.1) |
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3.2 Prepare conformance and non-conformance reports. |
Part B (1.1) |
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3.3 Notify appropriate persons of survey results according to organisational requirements. |
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Part A (3.1) |
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3.4 Complete survey documentation and archive data according to project and organisational requirements. |
Part A (3.2) Part B (1.2) |
Part B (1.1) |
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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