Course Title: Conduct complex engineering set-out surveys

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

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

Simon Shachter Teacher  Surveying Department School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Science (SVEHS)
RMIT University
Building 51, Level 6, Room 10
115 Queensberry St
Carlton 3053, Australia
Tel. +61 3 9925 8983
Email: simon.shachter@rmit.edu.au  

Nominal Hours: 120

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

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


See elements above


Details of Learning Activities

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.

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.

 

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.

 


Teaching Schedule

 

 

Week

Topic

Assessments due

Part 1: Traversing to establishing control for engineering set-out

1

Induction to Advanced Diploma and Field Station

 

2

Traversing from known coordinates to establish control on site & simple set-out procedures

Activity 1 (ADS2)

3

Traversing from known coordinates to establish control on site & simple set-out procedures

Activity 1 (ADS1)

4

Establish a new project with MGA control based on design DXF

Activity 2 (ADS2)

5

Establish a new project with MGA control based on design DXF

Activity 2 (ADS1)

6

Field Test – Establishing control for new engineering set-out project

Assessment 1 (ADS2)

7

Field Test – Establishing control for new engineering set-out project

Assessment 1 (ADS1)

Part 2: Building set-out to establish datum for project work

8

Building set-out Project 1

Activity 3 (ADS2)

9

Building set-out Project 1

Activity 3 (ADS1)

Part 3: Complex engineering set-out

10

High rise construction set-out

Activity 4 (ADS2)

11

High rise construction set-out

Activity 4 (ADS1)

12

Complex engineering set-out – Industry example 1

Activity 5 (ADS2)

13

Complex engineering set-out – Industry example 1

Activity 5 (ADS1)

14

Field Test – Complex engineering set-out

Assessment 2 (ADS2)

15

Field Test – Complex engineering set-out

Assessment 2 (ADS1)

16

Portfolio due

Assessment 3

17

Finalise assessments

 

18

Feedback

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT 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 competency  

Assessment

Task 1

Assessment 1

Task 2

Assessment 2

Task 3

Portfolio

 

 


Assessment Tasks

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. 

No

Name of Assessment Task

Method of Assessment

1.

Control survey

Practical

2.

Engineering setout

Practical

3.

Portfolio

 Assignment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Assessment Matrix

Element

Performance criteria

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment

      Task 1: Control Survey

Assessment

Task 2: Engineering Setout

Assessment

Task 3: Portfolio

1. Prepare for complex engineering set-out survey.

1.1. Organisational priorities are determined to identify project objectives and specifications.

-

Practical Day 1

1

1.2. Project specifications are presented to appropriate persons .

-

1.1

 

1.3. Characteristics of the operating environment and any special equipment or resource requirements are identified according to organisational requirements.

3 a)

1.2

2

1.4. Surveying equipment is selected and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality according to manufacturer specifications.

-

-

3

2. Plan complex engineering set-out survey.

2.1. Design is interpreted to identify surveying data components required for set-out.

-

1.2

 

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.

3 f) g)

1.2

 

2.3. Project management mechanisms are implemented to schedule, measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to agreed schedule and plans.

-

-

7

2.4. Agreed communication processes between client and other appropriate persons are implemented and maintained.

-

--

7

2.5. Risk management and contingency strategies are devised and followed to ensure project complies with legal and statutory standards and organisational requirements.

-

-

7

2.6. Work responsibilities are allocated and supervisory processes and problem-solving techniques implemented to ensure work is completed within time available.

-

-

7

3. Manage complex engineering set-out survey.

3.1. Identified project components are accurately set out according to project specifications.

3 f)

2.2

5

3.2. Set-out measurements and calculations are conducted, validated and recorded using control network according to project specifications.

3 i)

2.2 2.3

 

3.3. Project progress is reviewed and agreed changes are implemented to ensure consistency with project scope, objectives and constraints.

-

2.5

 

3.4. Problems are identified and resolved, and contingencies managed according to organisational requirements.

-

2.4

 

4. Finalise complex engineering set-out survey.

4.1. Project is finalised and checked for compliance with project and organisational requirements.

-

3.1

6

4.2. Appropriate persons are notified of project results according to organisational requirements.

-

-

7

4.3. Documentation is completed and spatial data archived according to project and organisational requirements.

-

3.2

6 8

5. Review project.

 

5.1. Project achievements are reviewed against organisational strategic goals.

-

-

7

5.2. Recommendations are made on possible links between project achievements and future organisational goals.

-

-

7

Other Information

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Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge 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 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
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Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


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