The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS6032A Conduct an advanced GNSS control survey, and CPPSIS6035A Conduct complex engineering set out surveys.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

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

accessing and interpreting design information to identify the components to be measured and monitored

documenting and reporting

managing a team

performing measurements

planning resources

reducing and manipulating survey data

recording and reporting non-conformity aspects

knowledge of engineering-related tasks and associated computation.

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to:

assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book

assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements

registered training provider of assessment services

relevant guidelines, regulations and codes of practice

suitable venue and equipment.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Context of assessment

Holistic: based on the performance criteria, evidence guide, range statement, and required skills and knowledge.

Method of assessment

Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).

Demonstrated competency in a range of situations, that may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information. If this is not practicable, observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment requires that the clients’ objectives and industry expectations are met. If the clients’ objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of surveying and spatial information services requirements to assess competency.

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge (in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment, questions are to be identical).

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory.

Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (recognition of current competencies [RCC] or recognition of prior learning [RPL]), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

Assessment processes will be appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

communication skills to:

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

initiative and enterprise skills to:

interpret project requirements and translate them into design

literacy skills to:

assess, develop and use workplace information

read and write key performance reports, including technical reports

research and evaluate to source surveying and spatial information services educational information

numeracy skills to:

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

estimate costs

interpret and analyse statistics

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

undertake computations, such as road alignment design and associated computations

organisational skills to:

plan and coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities

plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

project-management skills to monitor designated features of engineering surveying structures within designated timeframes

spatial skills to:

exercise precision and accuracy in relation to complex engineering surveying

archive and retrieve spatial data

manage and manipulate spatial data

manage files

solve problems relating to height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position in actual operational activity and virtual representation

understand implications of height, depth, breadth, dimension and position to actual operational activity and virtual representation

technology skills to:

use computers to develop documentation

use specific high-level precision instruments

Required knowledge

abilities of work teams

advanced data reduction, manipulation and processing

calibration of specialised surveying equipment

data formats

guidelines of projects

industry standards

limitations of equipment, measuring and analysis guidelines

organisational policies and guidelines, such as OHS guidelines

planning and control processes

processes to establish and use high-level survey control

project review and reporting procedures

project zone design

relevant engineering-related tasks and associated computations

safe work practices

surveying computation processes

surveying reference systems

surveying data capture and data set out methodologies

understanding of errors, accuracy and precision in engineering tasks

understanding, use and application of network/traverse adjustments

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Operating environment:

may be any surveying project work site.

Organisational guidelines may include:

appropriate timelines

code of ethics

company policy

final product formats

formal design parameters

legislation relevant to the work or service function

manuals

OHS policies and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines outlining teamwork, work roles and responsibilities

requirements for data processing.

Techniques may include:

indoor

outdoor

special operating methods to suit legislative or industry requirements.

Project specifications may include:

operational goals

agreed client requirements

short or long-term organisational functions

written survey specifications.

Equipment may include:

any equipment required for survey project, including:

computer-aided design (CAD)

current meter

echo sounder

global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

laser technologies

level

photogrammetry

remote sensing

theodolite

tide gauge

total station.

Manufacturer specifications may include:

equipment specifications

operator manuals.

Constraints may include:

coverage

datum

environmental factors

industry requirements

legal and statutory

financial

resource availability

time.

Principal work activities may include the survey design of:

bridge construction

building construction (domestic and commercial)

railway construction

road construction

sewerage systems

stormwater systems.

Specifications may include:

detailed technical descriptions of survey data and its requirements

preparation of cross-sections and plans with all information included.

Client requirements refer to description of outputs and may be contained in:

contracts

memos

tender briefs

verbal instructions

written instructions.

Contingencies may include:

equipment failure

injury to personnel

personnel turnover

observation errors

obstructions to engineering activity

weather.

Design may include:

digital information

hard copy plans

maps

written instructions.

Surveying data components may include:

depth

dimension

direction

flow rates

position

slope.

Hazards may include:

broken glass and other sharp surfaces

damaged or inappropriate equipment

dust and fibres

electrical problems arising from cables, electrical fittings (switches and lights) and untested electrical equipment

environmental impact

extremes of heat and temperature

fatigue

fire

gas

heights

awkward and repetitive postures

mobile vehicle problems around plant and vehicles

moving and unguarded machinery and equipment

noise

occupational violence and bullying

poor manual handling techniques

poor personal hygiene practices

repetitive motion, force and vibration

syringes or other sharp objects

ultraviolet light

underfoot conditions e.g. slippery, uneven and rough surfaces

unrestricted people access

work in isolated and remote environments.

OHS may include:

Australian standards

development of site safety plan

identification of potential hazards

inspection of work sites

training staff in OHS requirements

use of personal protective clothing

use of safety equipment and signage.

Legislative requirements may include:

Australian standards

award and enterprise agreements

certification requirements

codes of practice

quality assurance requirements.

Legal and statutory standards may include:

local government requirements

national standards

state statutes and regulations.

Relevant personnel may include:

colleagues

registered surveyors

site personnel

staff or employee representatives

supervisors or line managers

suppliers

users.

Measurements may include use of:

equipment required for survey project

GNSS

level

tape

total station.

Supervisory process may include:

planning

targeting

delegating

implementing

monitoring

overseeing practices

finalising activity

review.

Project management mechanisms may include:

communication with stakeholders

dispute resolution guidelines

monitoring and adjusting key milestones

progress reports.

Client may include:

customers with routine or special requests

external to organisation

internal to organisation

regular and new customers, including:

business enterprises

government agencies

members of the public

suppliers.

Quality assurance processes may be internal and external and include:

product or service measurement against set criteria

standard verification

target monitoring.

Required documentation may include:

electronic or paper-based correspondence with client

field records

final report

records of conversation

survey plots

organisational work activity sheets.

Stakeholders may include:

human resource personnel: internal or external

procurement agency: internal or external management.