Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for GPS data collection.
- A data collection plan is developed, detailing key activities and timelines, which are scheduled with full consideration of the specifications and team activity.
- Organisational GPS survey requirements are complied with and recorded.
- Equipment is prepared for the survey with consideration of the specific project parameters and requirements.
- 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.
- Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in GPS equipment.
- Collect GPS data.
- GPS equipment is operated according to manufacturer specifications and organisational guidelines.
- Point positionaldata is collected and related to a reference system based on specifications.
- GPS data is collected using methodologies detailed in the data collection plan.
- Conditions for obtaining optimum GPS positions are determined.
- Basic methods to improve the accuracy of GPS point positioning are recognised and used.
- GPS measurements are validated and recorded on the reference system according to the project specifications.
- Any discrepancies between specifications and actual activities are identified and addressed.
- OHS requirements are adhered to.
- Finalise the collection process.
- Basic GPS software is used to communicate with basic GPS receivers.
- GPS software is used to determine required information.
- Measured GPS data is compared against design.
- Checks are completed according to organisational requirements.
- All required documentation is completed according to organisational guidelines.
- Appropriate software is used to process the data in order to determine required information, according to organisational guidelines.