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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for field support tasks.
   • Task requirements are identified and confirmed with appropriate persons according to organisational requirements.
   • Equipment and supplies appropriate to the task are selected and prepared according to task and organisational requirements.
   • Hazards relating to the work site are identified and risks controlled according to organisational and safety requirements.
   • Site drawings and plans are obtained and examined to determine location of services.
   • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is accessed and used according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements.
2. Execute field support tasks.
   • Support tasks are carried out in consultation with appropriate persons and according to task requirements.
   • Equipment is operated according to task and organisational requirements.
3. Finalise field support tasks.
   • Site is restored as near as practicable to original condition, and waste is disposed of according to organisational requirements.
   • Equipment is cleaned and stored in a secure location according to manufacturer specifications.
   • Repair work is organised for unsafe or faulty tools and equipment according to organisational requirements.

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Appropriate persons must include at least one of the following:	experienced colleague. supervisor or line manager.
Support tasks must include at least five of the following:	assisting equipment operator with data collection and recording clearing lines finding survey marks loading and unloading equipment and tools performing simple measurements, such as height of instrument and target placing survey marks setting up tripods and equipment in preparation for use by an instrument operator shifting equipment between designated points using and maintaining tools, such as shovels, crow bars, axes and brush hooks.

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit. The person must also provide five of the field support tasks listed in the range of conditions for two different spatial data collection projects.

While providing the above field support services, the person must:

communicate clearly with others to clarify work tasks

comply with organisational, legislative and manufacturer requirements in order to work safely and protect the work environment while in the field

cooperate with team members to collect and record data

select and use the following spatial tools and equipment to complete support tasks:

communication device

data measuring and recording equipment and tools

safety equipment and supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

industry-accepted standards and practices for measuring and recording basic spatial data

organisational policies and procedures relating to work tasks, including reporting and equipment use and maintenance

purpose and uses of required tools and equipment

site restoration and waste disposal procedures

work health and safety procedures relating to field support activities.

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