Course Title: Conduct precision surveys
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: GEOM5197C
Course Title: Conduct precision surveys
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: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment and instruments for the precise levelling and setting out of a precision survey. This includes applying high level surveying computations to surveying problems, including statistical analysis of measurements and errors in order to achieve specified accuracies and tolerances.
This course is suitable for skilled surveying 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: |
CPPSSI5057 Conduct precision surveys |
Element: |
1. Prepare for precision survey |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1Analyse standards, specifications and information in plans and drawings to determine surveying and precision requirements. 1.2Apply safe work practices, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and strategies to manage risk and contingencies according to organisational requirements. 1.3Determine specialised equipment and relevant attachments required for precise levelling and setting out according to project specifications. |
Element: |
2. Apply techniques for precise setting out |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1Carry out precise levelling run and calculate and record results according to organisational requirements. 2.2Determine specialised surveying techniques to be used for precise setting out according to project specifications. 2.3Determine remote measuring systems to be used for industrial measurements according to project specifications. 2.4Conduct set-out and observations according to project specifications, using instruments and attachments where required for high accuracy. 2.5Use precision surveying techniques, measurements and error analysis to achieve specified accuracies and precision tolerances. |
Element: |
3.Detect structural deflection and deformation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1Determine survey methods used to check horizontal movement of engineering structures. 3.2Determine survey methods used to check vertical movement due to settlement of engineering structures. 3.3Determine survey methods and instruments used to monitor verticality of tall structures. 3.4Carry out precision survey to detect and monitor deformation or deflection of engineering structure according to project specifications. 3.5Analyse measurements for errors and resolve problems to attain accuracy and precision in calculations according to industry standards. |
Element: |
4. Finalise precision survey. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1Check precision survey for compliance with project and organisational requirements. 4.2Notify appropriate persons of survey results according to organisational requirements. 4.3Check and store surveying equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements. 4.4Record technical information, complete survey documentation and archive data according to organisational and legislative 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
Completing these assessment tasks allows students to demonstrate their ability to:
- Prepare for precision survey
- Apply techniques for precise setting out
- Detect structural deflection and deformation
- Finalise precision survey
Teaching Schedule
| Session/Date | Theme | Assessment/Activities |
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15 - 21 July
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Welcome and Course Overview Discussing what we will be learning throughout the course during the semester. |
Demonstration on the equipment used throughout the course.
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22 - 28 July |
1D Measurement & Errors Discussing different types of Errors in Surveying and how we handle them as well as Redundancy of observations. |
In this session, we will get familiar with Leica Sprinter 250M Digital Level to run our levelling tasks. |
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29 July - 4 August |
Accuracy vs Precision Discussing what Accuracy and Precision mean in the context of Surveying. |
In this session, we will do a Level Run with our Digital Level instrument. |
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5 - 11 August |
1D Adjustment & Adjustment Methods Discussing different adjustment methods in Surveying with an emphasis on Least Squares Adjustment. In this session, we will use LISCAD SEE to do the analysis of observations collected last week. In addition, you will commence the preparation and planning components of the assessment one project. |
Assessment One: Preparation and planning component |
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12 - 18 August |
Assessment One: Field Work 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 One: Conducting The Fieldwork |
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19 - 25 August |
Assessment One: Data Processing In this session you will analyse data collected last week using LISCAD SEE Least Squares Adjustment package. |
Assessment One: Conducting The Data Processing |
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26 August - 1 September |
Assessment One: Data Processing Cont'd 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 One: Conducting The Data Processing |
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2 September
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Note: 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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Mid-semester break 2 - 8 September
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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. |
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9 - 15 September
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3D Measurements In this session you will learn about different types of observation we collect in a 3D network. |
In this session, you will learn how to use Leica's Measure Sets application. |
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16 - 22 September |
3D Measurements Field Work This is a full practical session. |
In this session, you will collect measurements of different types for a 3D network and download the data to be processed next week. |
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23 - 29 September |
3D Adjustment In this session you will be in the computer lab working on the data collected last week. In addition, you will commence the preparation and planning components of the assessment two project. |
We use LISCAD SEE's Adjustment Package to do a Least Squares Adjustment for the observations collected in the last session for the 3D network. |
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30 September - 6 October |
Assessment Two: Field Work In this session you will complete the fieldwork component of the assessment two. 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 Two: Conducting The Fieldwork |
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7 - 13 October |
Assessment Two: Field Work Cont'd In this session you will complete the fieldwork component of the assessment two. 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 Two: Conducting The Fieldwork |
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14 - 20 October |
Assessment Two: Data Processing In this session you will analyse data collected last week using LISCAD SEE Least Squares Adjustment package. |
Assessment Two: Conducting The Data Processing |
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21 - 27 October |
Assessment Two: Data Processing Cont'd In this session you will analyse data collected last week using LISCAD SEE Least Squares Adjustment package. |
Assessment Two: Conducting The Data Processing |
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28 October - 3 November |
Assessment Two: Project Finalisation 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 Two: Project Finalisation
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4 - 10 November |
Resubmission This session will be dedicated to students who have not yet met the assessment requirements for assessment two. |
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11 - 17 November |
Revision and Feedback | |
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18 - 24 November |
Marking and Results |
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2 December |
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
There are two (2) assessments that students will need to complete satisfactorily to be deemed competent for this unit of competency.
- Assessment 1: Precise Levelling Project
- Assessment 2: 3D Monitoring Project
Assessment Matrix
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Assessment Task 1: Precise Levelling Project |
Assessment Task 2: 3D Monitoring Project |
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1. Prepare for precision survey. |
1.1 Analyse standards, specifications and information in plans and drawings to determine surveying and precision requirements. |
B(1.1,1.2,1.3) |
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1.2 Apply safe work practices, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and strategies to manage risk and contingencies according to organisational requirements. |
A(1.1, 1.2) |
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1.3 Determine specialised equipment and relevant attachments required for precise levelling and setting out according to project specifications. |
B(2.1, 2.2) |
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2. Apply techniques for precise setting out. |
2.1 Carry out precise levelling run and calculate and record results according to organisational requirements. |
A(3.1-3.5) |
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2.2 Determine specialised surveying techniques to be used for precise setting out according to project specifications. |
B(3.1) |
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2.3 Determine remote measuring systems to be used for industrial measurements according to project specifications. |
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A(3.1-3.4) |
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2.4 Conduct set-out and observations according to project specifications, using instruments and attachments where required for high accuracy. |
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A(1.1, 2.1, 2.2) |
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2.5 Use precision surveying techniques, measurements and error analysis to achieve specified accuracies and precision tolerances. |
A(3.1-3.5)
B(6.1-6.4) |
A(3.1-3.4) B(5.1-5.4) |
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3. Detect structural deflection and deformation. |
3.1 Determine survey methods used to check horizontal movement of engineering structures. |
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B(1.1-1.4,2.1-2.4,3.1) |
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3.2 Determine survey methods used to check vertical movement due to settlement of engineering structures. |
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B(1.1-1.4,2.1-2.4,3.2) |
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3.3 Determine survey methods and instruments used to monitor verticality of tall structures. |
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B(3.3) |
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3.4 Carry out precision survey to detect and monitor deformation or deflection of engineering structure according to project specifications. |
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A(3.1-3.4) |
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3.5 Analyse measurements for errors and resolve problems to attain accuracy and precision in calculations according to industry standards. |
B(6.1-6.4) |
B(5.1-5.4) |
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4. Finalise precision survey. |
4.1 Check precision survey for compliance with project and organisational requirements. |
A(3.5) |
B(5.3) |
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4.2 Notify appropriate persons of survey results according to organisational requirements. |
B(7.2) |
B(6.2) |
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4.3 Check and store surveying equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements. |
A(4.2) |
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4.4 Record technical information, complete survey documentation and archive data according to organisational and legislative requirements. |
A(4.1) B(4.1,4.2,5.1-5.4) |
A(4.2) |
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