Course Title: Perform complex surveying computations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: GEOM5172C
Course Title: Perform complex surveying computations
Important Information:
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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
Course Coordinator: Thierry Demathieu
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 8359
Course Coordinator Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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 perform advanced surveying computations to solve a range of surveying and simple engineering-related problems. This includes the application of mathematical concepts, computations and conversions relating to algebra, statistics, geometry and trigonometry. The course also includes identifying errors and missing elements. This includes developing appropriate a priori and a posteriori uncertainty values to support compliance with surveying industry standards.
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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSSI5053 Perform complex surveying computations |
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1. Prepare for surveying computations |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify task requirements in consultation with appropriate persons. 1.2 Identify requirements for accuracy and tolerances according to industry-accepted practices. 1.3 Select computational equipment to perform advanced surveying computations according to task and organisational requirements. |
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2. Solve advanced computation problems |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Compute the coordinates of a traverse and adjust and compute missing elements and coordinates. 2.2 Reduce traverse information and simplify to requirements for single horizontal and vertical angle. 2.3 Identify and solve problems involving linear figures of parallel, constant or different width according to standards. 2.4 Solve road intersection problems by calculating the bearing and distance from a relevant point with different road widths according to requirements. 2.5 Perform computations to maintain areas of closed figures according to industry-accepted standards. 2.6 Research and use equipment accuracy information in uncertainty calculations. 2.7 Calculate a priori and a posteriori uncertainty values to demonstrate compliance of data with industry-accepted standards. 2.8 Perform computations on all elements of complex circular and reverse curves and solve missing elements by checking for precision and accuracy according to organisational requirements. |
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3. Finalise computations |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Apply rigorous checking procedures to identify errors in computational results. 3.2 Adjust checked measurements and computations as required according to industry-accepted standards and task requirements. 3.3 Finalise and record computations using industry-accepted templates and formats according to 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
You will learn:
- Bearings and angles computations
- Coordinates system computations
- Closed Traverse computations using industry examples
- Open Traverse computations using industry examples
- Compute using HP Prime and LisCAD software
- Missing traverse elements computation
- Trigonometric heights computations
- Complex reverse curve computations
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
Syllabus
The following syllabus provides you with this course's Training and Assessment schedule. Refer to this page to find out what themes will be discussed each week and when assessments are due. You will also find important information on census dates, excursions and practices. While we endeavour to deliver and assess in line with this syllabus, we reserve the right to make changes to accommodate unexpected circumstances.
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Session One 6-12 February
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Theme Title: Introduction to Course content and Assessments
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Session Two 13-19 February |
Theme Title: Introductions to Bearings and angles
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Session Three 20-26 February |
Theme Title: Coordinate systems & Computation
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Session Four 27 February - 5 March |
Theme Title: Closed Traverses (Part 2)
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Session Five 6-12 March |
Theme Title: Open Traverses (Part 3)
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Session Six 13-19 March |
Theme Title: Industry examples
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Session Seven 20-26 March |
Theme Title: Assessment 1
Part 1 & 2 – Prepare for simple surveying computations & calculate simple surveying data.
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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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Session Eight 27 March - 2 April |
Theme Title: Assessment 1 Part 3 – Knowledge Questions |
Assessment 1 due REPORT Knowledge Questions Due Date: Sunday 2 Avril 2023 |
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Session Nine 3-9 April |
Theme Title: Introduction to LisCAD software
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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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Session Ten 17-23 April |
Theme Title: Missing traverse elements (Part 1)
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Session Eleven 24-30 April |
Theme Title: Trigonometric Heighting (Part 2)
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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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Session Twelve 1-7 May |
Theme Title: Complex reverse curve (Part 3)
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Session Thirteen 8-14 May |
Theme Title: Assessment 2: Part 1 – Prepare for simple surveying computations
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Session Fourteen 15-21 May |
Theme Title: Assessment 2: Part 2 – Calculate simple surveying data
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Session Fifteen 22-28 May |
Theme Title: Assessment 2: Part 3 – Knowledge questions |
Assessment 2 due REPORT Knowledge Questions Due Date: Sunday 28 May 2023 |
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Session Sixteen 29 May - 4 June |
Theme Title: Resolving Assessment 2 problem using LisCAD
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Session Seventeen 5-11 June |
No scheduled class
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Session Eighteen 12-18 June |
No scheduled class
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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.
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 number | Assessment type | Week Due |
| Assessment 1 | Project - Traverse Computation | Week 8 |
| Assessment 2 | Project - Traverse & Horizontal Curve | Week 15 |
Assessment Matrix
Mapping Assessments to the Unit of Competency
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. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Performance Evidence | ||
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Assessment Task 1: Traverse Computation |
Assessment Task 2: Traverse & Horizontal Curve
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To demonstrate competency a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by accurately performing and recording complex computations required in surveying practice. | ||
Candidates must: | ||
perform two complex measurements for using circular geometry and trigonometry |
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Part 3 – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
interpret statistics from two adjustments relating to normal curve and distributions, and standard deviations and errors |
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Part 2 – 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 |
solve two computational problems relating to angular, linear and height observations |
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Part 2 – 2.1, 2.2 |
perform two transformations for east and north coordinates from one system to another. |
Part 2 - 2.6 |
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Assessment Task 1: Traverse Computation |
Assessment Task 2: Traverse & Horizontal Curve |
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To be competent in this unit a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of: | |||
principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry to calculate area, height, and missing lines |
KQ1.a KQ1.b KQ1.c
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features of complex computational data provided in diagrammatic form |
KQ2
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Part 1 – 1.3,1.4 |
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industry-accepted standards relating to accuracy and tolerances for surveying computations |
KQ3 |
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methods for: |
calculating linear, angular and height measurements |
KQ5 |
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computing data from supplied field information |
KQ6 |
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checking accuracy of computations to identify errors and solve problems |
KQ4 |
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organisational guidelines relating to completing records and documentation |
KQ7 |
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Assessment conditions |
Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions |
Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations. |
RMIT employment requires all trainers and assessors to comply with the Standards for RTOs in respect to holding the TAE40116, or higher VE qualification including any necessary updated units. All employees must show currency within their vocational specialty along with their professional employment |
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting where these skills and knowledge would be performed. |
Assessments reflect the workspace environment. Work is carried our in a simulated office environment, the students are carrying out a Part that is similar to work that would be carried out in the workplace, with students discussing with the manger/ Teacher. |
Candidates must have access to: | |
scientific or programmable calculator or a software application that includes surveying calculations. |
Students will be provided programmable calculator Microsoft Office including EXCEL available through Office 365 |
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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