Course Title: Conduct complex engineering set out surveys
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: GEOM5127C
Course Title: Conduct complex engineering set out surveys
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6129 - Advanced Diploma of Surveying
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Stephen Falzon
School of Engineering (TAFE)
Ph: 9925 8359
Email: stephenjoseph.falzon@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 120
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
Nil
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct complex engineering set out surveys. It requires the ability to demonstrate highly specialised technical skills and to plan and execute project activity according to job specifications. Functions will entail complying with and developing or amending organisational guidelines.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSIS6035A Conduct complex engineering set out surveys |
Element: |
1. Identify project. |
Element: |
2. Organise project resources. |
Element: |
3. Plan the project. |
Element: |
4. Manage and monitor the project. |
Element: |
5. Finalise the project. |
Element: |
6. Review project's strategic achievements. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function for example CPCCSV5007A Undertake Site Surveys. It requires the ability to demonstrate highly specialised technical skills and to plan and execute project activity according to job specifications. Functions will entail complying with and developing or amending organisational guidelines
Teaching Schedule
This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function for example CPCCSV5007A Undertake Site Surveys
TASKS - Traversing
Setout PM450005600. Swing to MGA using PM702 and 704
Survey traverse from PM450005600 to PCM116120019 Nail in asphalt road. Radiate RMIT PM709 in your traverse.
Closing survey traverse to PM450005600 from PCM116120019 and determine misclosure of traverse and calculate linear accuracy.
Undertake survey traverse from PM450005600 to locate PM450005620
Closing survey traverse to PM450005600 from PM450005620 and determine misclosure of traverse. If PM450005620 has not been located, commence traverse from RMIT PM741. Calculate linear accuracy.
Coordinate PM279601270 and PCM116120019 from RMIT PM 710 and RMIT PM 711
Coordinate RMIT PM729. Swing to MGA using the RMIT PM733 and RMIT PM734 below. Radiate to PM901 while traversing.
Determine the MGA bearing of the west and south face of concrete pond. Swing to MGA using the RMIT PM710 and RMIT PM711 below.
TASKS - Building Setout
Building setout Sites 1 - 9
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competence.
Assessment |
Weight % |
|
Assessment 1 |
Field Test 1 |
30 |
Assessment 2 |
Field Test 2 |
30 |
Assessment 3 |
Portfolio |
40 |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
X |
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1.2 |
X |
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2.1 |
X |
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2.2 |
X |
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2.3 |
X |
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2.4 |
X |
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X |
2.5 |
|
X |
X |
3.1 |
|
X |
X |
3.2 |
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X |
X |
3.3 |
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X |
X |
3.4 |
|
X |
X |
3.5 |
|
X |
X |
3.6 |
X |
X |
X |
3.7 |
X |
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X |
3.8 |
X |
|
X |
4.1 |
X |
X |
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4.2 |
X |
X |
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4.3 |
X |
X |
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4.4 |
X |
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X |
4.5 |
X |
X |
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4.6 |
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X |
X |
4.7 |
X |
X |
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4.8 |
X |
X |
X |
5.1 |
|
X |
X |
5.2 |
|
X |
X |
5.3 |
|
X |
X |
6.1 |
X |
X |
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6.2 |
X |
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X |
This competency is delivered as a cluster in Theme 1, but is individually assessed.
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Tasks
TEST 1 Field Test Traversing 30% Week 7
TEST 2 Building setout 30% Week 17
PORTFOLIO Semester work 40% Week 17
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Matrix
Element / Performance Criteria Covered | Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 |
1.1 | X | ||
1.2 | X | ||
2.1 | X | ||
2.2 | X | ||
2.3 | X | ||
2.4 | X | X | |
2.5 | X | X | |
3.1 | X | X | |
3.2 | X | X | |
3.3 | X | X | |
3.4 | X | X | |
3.5 | X | X | |
3.6 | X | X | X |
3.7 | X | X | |
3.8 | X | X | |
4.1 | X | X | |
4.2 | X | X | |
4.3 | X | X | |
4.4 | X | X | |
4.5 | X | X | |
4.6 | X | X | |
4.7 | X | X | |
4.8 | X | X | X |
5.1 | X | X | |
5.2 | X | X | |
5.3 | X | X | |
6.1 | X | X | |
6.2 | X | X |
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
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• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study and Learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
• Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
• Maths and science developmental support and advice
• English language development
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
Late Submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special Consideration:
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the university.
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Email Communication:
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