Course Title: Capture new spatial data
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: GEOM5179C
Course Title: Capture new spatial data
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
Greg Patterson
Spatial Scientist and Surveying Teacher
School of Vocational Engineering, Health & Sciences
RMIT University
Building 56
Carlton, Vic, 3053, Australia
Phone: +61 400 231 518
Email: gregory.patterson@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 100
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 capture new spatial data to meet client specifications using a variety of data capture methodologies. This includes setting up and using specialist equipment and technologies to capture and manipulate spatial data including attributes, topological features and metadata and checking and validating the integrity and accuracy of results.
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: |
CPPSSI5032 Capture new spatial data |
Element: |
1. Prepare for data collection |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review project and client specifications and schedule key activities and timelines according to organisational requirements. 1.2 Review and comply with administrative and legislative requirements for data collection according to organisational requirements. 1.3 Select equipment and technologies required to capture spatial data according to project specifications. 1.4 Implement safe work practices when operating equipment and collecting data according to organisational requirements. |
Element: |
2. Gather spatial data |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Set up and operate equipment and technologies according to manufacturer specifications. 2.2 Collect data and attributes and relate data to a reference system according to project specifications. 2.3 Manage and manipulate spatial data, including attributes and topological structures, using relevant technologies. 2.4 Apply industry-accepted methods for assessing the validity and integrity of spatial data. 2.5 Identify, record and report discrepancies between specifications and collected data. 2.6 Document metadata according to industry-accepted standards and organisational requirements. |
Element: |
3. Finalise collection process |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Record data correctly and complete documentation according to project specifications and organisational requirements. 3.2 Check and validate data integrity and accuracy according to project specifications. 3.3 Store data and documentation according to organisational and licensing 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 to:
- Capture new spatial data to meet client specifications using a variety of data capture methodologies.
- Setting up and using specialist equipment and technologies to capture and manipulate spatial data including attributes, topological features and metadata
- Checking and validating the integrity and accuracy of results.
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
Capture new spatial data
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.
Session/Date |
Theme |
Assessments/ Activity |
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6 - 10 February
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Welcome and course overview In this session you will be introduced to the assessment requirements and risks associated with capturing spatial datasets |
Activity: Course and assessment overview and risks associated with data capture |
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13-19 February
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Introduction to Risk Assessment In this session you will be introduced to the process of conducting risk assessments. This will include personal risks associated with conducting the field work where you will complete a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) in the field and risks associated with datasets |
Activity: Introduction to Risk Assessment and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) sheets
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20 - 26 February
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Introduction to Data Capture methodology and validation methods In this session you will be introduced to different methods for capturing and validating spatial data and attribute information. This will include requirements for obtaining additional datasets, purpose / uses for capturing data, methods for validating, managing and manipulating spatial datasets including attributes and topological structures, documents used for recording asset information and converting attribute information from CSV files into spatial information |
Activity: Introduction to data capture and validation techniques |
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27 February - 5 March
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Introduction to remote sensing and handheld GNSS equipment In this session you will be introduced to GNSS equipment and associated software. This will include setting up instruments, satellite information, digital vector dataset types and formats, raster imagery and discrepancies between specifications and collected data
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Activity: Introduction to GNSS equipment and associated software |
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6-12 March
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Introduction to Metadata In this session you will be introduced to Metadata and the associated standards including associated metadata fields
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Activity: Introduction to metadata standards and associated fields |
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13-19 March
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Assessment 1: Project Initiation In this session you will meet the client where you will discuss and acknowledge all project requirements. This will involve a visit to the project area where you will be required to complete the Job Safety Analysis Sheet
Note: 13 Feb - Labour Day public holiday |
Assessment 1: Project Initiation |
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20-26 March
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Assessment 1: Project Execution In this session you will collect and validate required assets using GNSS equipment and data collection sheet as per project requirements |
Assessment 1: Project Execution |
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Census DateLinks to an external site.
31 March 2023
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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: Project Execution (Continued) In this session you will continue to collect and validate required assets using GNSS equipment and data collection sheet as per project requirements. You will also complete the metadata statement for the datasets that you have captured |
Assessment 1: Project Execution (Continued) |
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3-9 April
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Assessment 1: Project Finalisation In this session you will check and update all documentation, complete the knowledge questions and submit all requirements onto canvas
Note: 07 April (Friday) - Good Friday public holiday |
Assessment 1: Project Finalisation |
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Mid-semester break 10-16 April
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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
Notes: 10 April - Easter Monday public holiday 11 April - Easter Tuesday RMIT holiday |
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17-23 April
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Welcome and course overview In this session you will be introduced to the assessment requirements and discuss outcomes for assessment 1 |
Activity: Assessment overview |
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24-30 April
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Introduction to Data Capture methodology In this session you will identify different methods that could be implemented for capturing spatial data and attribute information. This will include documents used for recording asset information, converting attribute information into different formats and using the equipment to capture assets. |
Activity: Introduction to data capture methodology |
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ANZAC Day Public holiday 25 April 2023
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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
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Introduction to Data Capture methodology (Continued) In this session you will identify different methods that could be implemented for capturing spatial data and attribute information. This will include documents used for recording asset information, converting attribute information into different formats and using the equipment to capture assets. |
Activity: Introduction to data capture methodology |
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8-14 May
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Assessment 2: Project Initiation In this session you will meet the client where you will discuss and acknowledge all project requirements. This will involve a visit to the project area where you will be required to complete the Job Safety Analysis Sheet and determine appropriate hardware and software requirements |
Assessment 2: Project Initiation |
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15-21 May
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Assessment 1: Project Execution In this session you will collect and validate required assets using GNSS equipment and data collection sheet as per project requirements |
Assessment 2: Project Execution |
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22-28 May |
Assessment 1: Project Execution (Continued) In this session you will continue to collect and validate required assets using GNSS equipment and data collection sheet as per project requirements. You will also complete the metadata statement for the datasets that you have captured |
Assessment 2: Project Execution (Continued) |
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29 May - 4 June |
Assessment 1: Project Finalisation In this session you will check and update all documentation, complete the knowledge questions and submit all requirements onto canvas |
Assessment 2: Project Finalisation |
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5-11 June |
Revision and feedback on work completed | |
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12-18 June |
Assessment marking and finalising results | |
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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
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 Asset data collection –Business Geolocation
Assessment 2 Asset data collection – Park assets
Assessment Matrix
Mapping Assessments to the Unit of Competency – Instructions
Element |
Performance criteria |
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AT1 Asset data collection –Business Geolocation |
AT2 Asset data collection – Park assets |
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1. Prepare for data collection.
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1.1. Review project and client specifications and schedule key activities and timelines according to organisational requirements. |
A1 |
A1 |
1.2. Review and comply with administrative and legislative requirements for data collection according to organisational requirements. |
A3 |
A3 |
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1.3. Select equipment and technologies required to capture spatial data according to project specifications. |
A2, A6 |
A2, A6 |
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1.4. Implement safe work practices when operating equipment and collecting data according to organisational requirements. |
A4, A5 |
A4, A5 |
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2. Gather spatial data |
2.1. Set up and operate equipment and technologies according to manufacturer specifications. |
A6 |
A6 |
2.2 Collect data and attributes and relate data to a reference system according to project specifications. |
A7 |
A7 |
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2.3. Manage and manipulate spatial data, including attributes and topological structures, using relevant technologies. |
A8 |
A8 |
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2.4. Apply industry-accepted methods for assessing the validity and integrity of spatial data. |
A9 |
A9 |
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2.5. Identify, record and report discrepancies between specifications and collected data. |
A9 |
A9 |
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2.6. Document metadata according to industry-accepted standards and organisational requirements. |
A10 |
A10 |
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3. Finalise collection process.
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3.1. Record data correctly and complete documentation according to project specifications and organisational requirements. |
A7 |
A7 |
3.2. Check and validate data integrity and accuracy according to project specifications. |
A9, Q3 |
A9, Q3 |
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3.3. Store data and documentation according to organisational and licensing requirements. |
A12 |
A12 |
Foundation Skills |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Performance Evidence | ||
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements below |
AT1 Asset data collection –Business Geolocation |
AT2 Asset data collection – Park assets |
To demonstrate competency a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by capturing new spatial data that accurately and precisely collects and records spatial data that meets client specifications for two different projects. Each project must: | ||
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Use two of the following pieces of equipment: · data logger or other mobile computing device · global navigation satellite system (GNSS)
· laser scanner, · digital level, · sonar, · total station, · unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) |
A2, A6 |
A2, A6 |
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Use two of the following data capture methodologies: · conversion or translation from existing information, including hard copy or digital · data logging, including GNSS · remote sensing
· photogrammetry, · laser scanning, · sonar, · tacheometry. |
A2, A6, A9 |
A2, A6, A9 |
Knowledge Evidence | ||
To be competent in this unit a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of: |
AT1 Asset data collection –Business Geolocation |
AT2 Asset data collection – Park assets |
Purpose and uses of data capture technologies and equipment |
A11 Question 1 |
A11 Question 1 |
Methods for validating the integrity of spatial data |
A11 Question 2 |
A11 Question 2 |
Methods for manipulating spatial data using software |
A11 Question 3 |
A11 Question 3 |
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legislative requirements for accessing and storing spatial data, including data privacy, copyright and licensing.
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A11 Question 4, 5 |
A11 Question 4 |
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. |
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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. Assessors to have appropriate industry experience and knowledge. Students have access to computers with the latest GIS software packages during scheduled class times that comply with current industry practices. |
Candidates must have access to: | |
Computer with software appropriate for spatial data management |
All labs have the appropriate computers, printers and software installed Students will be provided home use for ArcGIS Pro Students will be allocated appropriate storage media |
Organisational procedures relating to data privacy, copyright and licensing. |
Students will be provided documentation relating to data privacy, copyright and/or licensing as part of the training. The student will be identifying the location as part of the assessment requirements. |
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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