Course Title: Apply basic survey methods to engineering
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: MIET6333
Course Title: Apply basic survey methods to engineering
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager: John Kite Telephone: + (61 3) 9925 4338 Email: john.kite@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Mr. Muhamad Mian Phone: + (61 3) 9925 8312 Email: muhammad.mian@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Mihir Soneji Phone: + (61 3) 9925 2015 Email: mihir.soneji@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency deals with the skills and knowledge required to design, measure and calculate surveys for height control and to draw sketch plans for small sites.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EDC130B Apply basic survey methods to engineering |
Element: |
1. Apply knowledge of the fundamentals of surveying. |
Element: |
2. Use typical survey measurement systems. |
Element: |
3. Carry out a preliminary survey. |
Element: |
4. Carry out detail mesurement on a construction / engeering site. |
Element: |
5. Carry out third order levelling. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Activity 1: Calculations of angles and bearings
Activity 2: Carry out the linear surveying on given layout during the class.
Activity3: Calculations on angular misclosure
Activity4: Practical task at Yarra Bend / Field work
Activity5: Calculations on coordinates system
Activity6: Calculations on Rise and Fall method.
Activity7: Practical task at Yarra Bend / Field work
Activity8: Calculations on HPC method
Activity9: Practical task at Yarra Bend / Field work
Teaching Schedule
| WeeK | Topic | Resources and Activities | Element | Performance criteria | Assessment task |
| 1 |
Introduction to the Unit Principles of angular, linear and areal measurement Conversion of angle into bearings Conversion of quadrant bearings to whole circle bearings Whole circle bearings and quadrants bearings |
Part B course guide – handout Class notes Activity 1: |
1,2 | 1.1 ,1.3,2.2,2.3 | |
| 2 |
Information on types of survey- • Radiations |
Activity 2: Carry out the linear surveying on given layout during the class. |
1,2 | 1.2,2.1 | |
| 3 |
Information on types of survey-Coordinate system • Calculation of angular misclosure in polygon |
Class notes Activity3: Calculations on angular misclosure |
2 | 2.5 | |
| 4 | Determine relative position of features • Detail survey using tape Measurement of angles • Use of compass Accurately completion of field book Accurate presentation of sketches of field notes |
Activity4: Practical task at Yarra Bend / Field work |
3,4 | 3.1,3.2, 3.6,4.1,4.2,4.6 | Group Assignment 1: |
| 5 | Information on types of survey- • Coordinate system • Rise and Fall method |
Activity5: Calculations on coordinates system Activity6: Calculations on Rise and Fall method |
2 5 |
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| 6 |
Identification of survey features and location of survey control Preparation of field sketch for terrain and cultural features Determine relative position of features Carry out reconnaissance surveys Adjustment of reconnaissance survey Scaled and oriented sketch of engineering site Use of magnetic compass for magnetic bearings Information on types of survey-Coordinate system |
Activity7: Practical task at Yarra Bend / Field work |
2,3,4 | 2.5,3.1,3.2,3.3, 3.5,3.6,4.3,4.4,4.5 | Group Assignment 2 |
| 7 | Use of standard levelling procedures • HPC |
Activity8: Calculations on HPC method | 5 | 5.3 | |
| 8 | • Carry out Rise and Fall methods |
Practical task at Yarra Bend / Field work | 5 | 5.1,5.2 | Group Assignment 3 |
| 9 | Exam | Theory knowledge and calculations will be assessed ( Week 1 to week 8) | 1,2,5 | 1.1 , 1.2,1.3, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.5 |
Notes: • Teaching schedule is subject to change. Students will be notified on blackboard if changes are made.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
William Irvine, 1995, Surveying for Construction, 4th edition, MC Graw-Hill, England |
References
Other Resources
1. Work notes.
2. Calculator, ruler and pencil.
3. Prescribed text books
4. Access to blackboard notes.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:
NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent
CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass
CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit
CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction
CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction
Assessment Tasks
Group Assignment 1: Taking measurements, calculations, drafting and writing a report (10%weighting).
Group Assignment 2: Carryout preliminary survey, reconnaissance survey, theory, drafting and writing a report. (20%weighting)
Group Assignment 3: Carryout levelling using Rise and fall and HPC methods (theory, drafting and report). (20%weighting)
Final Exam: Theory knowledge and calculations will be assessed (Week 1 to week 8) (50%weighting).
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task Performance criteria Weighting
Group Assignment 1 1.2,2.1,3.1,3.2, 3.6,4.1,4.2,4.6 10%
Group Assignment 2 1.2,2.1,2.4,2.5,3.1,3.2,3.3, 3.5,3.6,4.3,4.4,4.5 20%
Group Assignment 3 2.2,2.3,5.1,5.2,5.3 20%
Final Exam 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.5, 5.2 50%
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