Course Title: Conduct complex engineering set-out surveys

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: GEOM5162C

Course Title: Conduct complex engineering set-out surveys

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6156 - Advanced Diploma of Surveying

Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359

Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@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

There are no pre-requisites for this unit.

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct a complex engineering set-out survey based on specifications and client requirements. The unit covers analysing specifications and organisational priorities to identify and negotiate projects and organise resources. The unit also covers implementing project management mechanisms relating to scheduling, measuring, recording, monitoring and reporting, and reviewing project progress and outcomes against organisational goals. It covers planning for risks and contingencies and staff supervision, and involves setting up and using specialised surveying equipment to measure, record and reduce surveying data using an established control network and spatial coordinate and reference systems. The unit requires the ability to validate the accuracy of data, and identify and resolve problems.

The unit supports those who work in a technical management role in a surveying team.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSIS6035 Conduct complex engineering set-out surveys

Element:

1.Prepare for complex engineering set-out survey.

Performance Criteria:

1.1.Organisational priorities are determined to identify project objectives and specifications.
1.2.Project specifications are presented to appropriate persons.
1.3.Characteristics of the operating environment and any special equipment or resource requirements are identified according to organisational requirements.
1.4.Surveying equipment is selected and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality according to manufacturer specifications.

Element:

2.Plan complex engineering set-out survey.

Performance Criteria:

2.1.Design is interpreted to identify surveying data components required for set-out.
2.2.Plan is developed detailing objectives, constraints, work activities, technologies and techniques to be used for set-out according to project specifications and client requirements.
2.3.Project management mechanisms are implemented to schedule, measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to agreed schedule and plans.
2.4.Agreed communication processes between client and other appropriate persons are implemented and maintained.
2.5.Risk management and contingency strategies are devised and followed to ensure project complies with legal and statutory standards and organisational requirements.
2.6.Work responsibilities are allocated and supervisory processes and problem-solving techniques implemented to ensure work is completed within time available.

Element:

3.Manage complex engineering set-out survey.

Performance Criteria:

3.1.Identified project components are accurately set out according to project specifications.
3.2.Set-out measurements and calculations are conducted, validated and recorded using control network according to project specifications.
3.3.Project progress is reviewed and agreed changes are implemented to ensure consistency with project scope, objectives and constraints.
3.4.Problems are identified and resolved, and contingencies managed according to organisational requirements.

Element:

4.Finalise complex engineering set-out survey.

Performance Criteria:

4.1.Project is finalised and checked for compliance with project and organisational requirements.
4.2.Appropriate persons are notified of project results according to organisational requirements.
4.3.Documentation is completed and spatial data archived according to project and organisational requirements.

Element:

5.Review project.

Performance Criteria:

5.1.Project achievements are reviewed against organisational strategic goals.
5.2.Recommendations are made on possible links between project achievements and future organisational goals.

Learning Outcomes


Please refer to the Elements of Competency.


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

TEACHING SCHEDULE

Week

No.

TASK DETAILS – PART A: TRAVERSING WEEKS 1-8

TASK No.

1

Setout PM450005600. Swing to MGA using PM702 and 704

 

1

2

Survey traverse from PM450005600 to PCM116120019 Nail in asphalt road. Radiate RMIT PM709 in your traverse.

 

2a

3

Closing survey traverse to PM450005600 from PCM116120019 and determine misclosure of traverse and calculate linear accuracy.

 

2b

4

Undertake survey traverse from PM450005600 to locate PM450005620

 

3a

5

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.

 

3b

6

Coordinate PM279601270 and PCM116120019 from RMIT PM 710 and RMIT PM 711

 

4

7

Test 1

 

 

8

Determine the MGA bearing of the west and south face of concrete pond.  Swing to MGA using the RMIT PM710 and RMIT PM711 below.

 

6

 

Week

No.

TASK DETAILS – PART B: BUILDING SETOUT WEEKS 9-18

PAGE

8 - 16

Building setout Sites 1 - 9

 

1 - 9

17

Test 2, Portfolio

 


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

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent. 

Assessment

Weight%

Task 1

Project

30%

Task 2

Test

40%

Task 3

Portfolio

30%

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

1.1

X

X

 

1.2

X

 

X

1.3

X

X

 

1.4

X

X

 

2.1

X

X

 

2.2

X

 

X

2.3

X

 

X

2.4

X

 

X

2.5

X

 

X

2.6

X

 

X

3.1

X

X

 

3.2

X

X

 

3.3

X

X

 

3.4

X

X

 

4.1

X

 

X

4.2

X

 

X

4.3

X

 

X

5.1

 

X

X

5.2

 

X

X

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 set out                40%   Week 17

PORTFOLIO    Semester work               30%   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

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

1.1

X

X

 

1.2

X

 

X

1.3

X

X

 

1.4

X

X

 

2.1

X

X

 

2.2

X

 

X

2.3

X

 

X

2.4

X

 

X

2.5

X

 

X

2.6

X

 

X

3.1

X

X

 

3.2

X

X

 

3.3

X

X

 

3.4

X

X

 

4.1

X

 

X

4.2

X

 

X

4.3

X

 

X

5.1

 

X

X

5.2

 

X

X

 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
• 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.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Email Communication:
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