Course Title: Collect and set out spatial data

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: GEOM5133C

Course Title: Collect and set out spatial data

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4336 - Certificate IV in 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

Nominal Hours: 20

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to collect data using basic global navigation satellite system (GNSS) equipment and to be able to use suitable software to communicate with a GNSS receiver. It requires the ability to combine technical application in a team environment with sound communication skills. Functions would be carried out under limited supervision and within organisational guidelines.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSIS4024A Collect and set out spatial data

Element:

1. Prepare for GNSS data collection

Performance Criteria:

1.1 A data collection plan is developed, detailing key activities and timelines, which are scheduled with full consideration of the specifications and team activity.

1.2 Organisational GNSS survey requirements are complied with and recorded.
1.3 Equipment is prepared for the survey with consideration of the specific project parameters and requirements.
1.4 Designated responsibilities are communicated to and by relevant personnel to ensure clarity of understanding of the work and to provide a basis for ongoing data assessment.

Element:

2. Collect GNSS data.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 GNSS equipment is operated according to manufacturer specifications and organisational guidelines.

2.2 Point positional data is collected and related to a reference system based on specifications.
2.3 GNSS data is collected using methodologies detailed in the data collection plan.
2.4 Conditions for obtaining optimum GNSS positions are determined.
2.5 Basic methods to improve the accuracy of GNSS point positioning are recognised and used.
2.6 GNSS measurements are validated and recorded on the reference system according to the project specifications.
2.7 Discrepancies between specifications and actual activities are identified and addressed.
2.8 OHS requirements are adhered to.
2.9 GNSS equipment is operated according to manufacturer specifications and organisational guidelines.

Element:

3. Finalise the collection process.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Basic GNSS software is used to communicate with basic GNSS receivers.
3.2 GNSS software is used to determine required information.
3.3 Measured GNSS data is compared against design.
3.4 Checks are completed according to organisational requirements.
3.5 Required documentation is completed according to organisational guidelines.
3.6 Appropriate software is used to process the data in order to determine required information, according to organisational guidelines.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

 You will be involved in the following learning activities:

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Projects

Yarra Bend survey site


Teaching Schedule

Session 5 - Getting started with Junos & Introduction

Session 6 - Juno Practical

Session 7 - Introduction to GNSS- RTK measurements for building setout  

Session 8 - Theory involved GNSS- RTK  for miscellaneous practicals

 

 


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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

  • matching collection objectives with resources
  • accessing and interpreting basic design information to identify the components to be measured and monitored
  • performing basic measurements
  • reducing and manipulating GNSS data
  • recording and reporting non-conformity aspects
  • knowledge of GNSS data collection methods.

Assessment Tasks

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

 

Assessment

Weight

Assessment 1

Assignment 1

50%

Assessment 2

Assignment 2

50%

 

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

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

2.7

X

X

2.8

X

X

2.9

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


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

 

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

Assessment

Weight

Assessment 1

Assignment 1

50%

Assessment 2

Assignment 2

50%


Assessment Matrix

 

Element / Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

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

2.7

X

X

2.8

X

X

2.9

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

 

Other Information

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.

 

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.
 

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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:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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