Course Title: Conduct complex engineering set-out surveys

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6175 Advanced Diploma of Surveying

Course Title: Conduct complex engineering set-out surveys

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 120

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GEOM5195C

City Campus

TAFE

530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2022,
Term2 2023

Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105

Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to conduct a complex engineering set-out survey based on specifications and client requirements.

It includes scheduling, recording, monitoring and reporting on the project. The course also includes 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. It also includes validation of the accuracy of data and identifying and resolving problems.

This course is suitable for surveyors who use broad theoretical and technical knowledge to analyse information as well as interpret and provide solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex surveying/spatial information problems. The course supports those who work in a technical management role in a surveying team.

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSSI6035 Conduct complex engineering set-out surveys

Elements:

1. Plan and prepare for complex engineering set-out survey

2. Manage complex engineering set-out survey

3. Finalise complex engineering set-out survey


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.