Course Title: Conduct advanced GNSS control surveys
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: GEOM5193C
Course Title: Conduct advanced GNSS control surveys
Important Information:
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School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6175 - Advanced Diploma of Surveying
Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu, Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359
Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dr. Toby Manning | Program Coordinator - Building, Surveying and Land Management
College of Vocational Education
RMIT University
+61 39925 4934
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to conduct advanced global navigation satellite system (GNSS) control surveys using GNSS equipment and suitable software to communicate with GNSS receivers. This includes programming and operation of GNSS equipment, relating surveying data to a reference system, and identifying and resolving discrepancies with the reference system.
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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSSI6032 Conduct advanced GNSS control surveys |
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1. Prepare for advanced GNSS control survey |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Analyse survey specifications and plan key activities required. 1.2 Identify potential situations impacting on effectiveness of GNSS technologies and plan contingencies. 1.3 Set up and check GNSS equipment according to survey and organisational requirements. 1.4 Apply projection and datum parameters when using GNSS equipment and software. 1.5 Obtain, validate and record existing survey control data and determine need for additional controls based on identified non-conformities. 1.6 Collate, validate and manipulate data into the GNSS receiver. |
Element: |
2. Carry out GNSS control surveying tasks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Work safely, using personal protective equipment (PPE) when conducting field work. 2.2 Program and operate GNSS equipment to analyse and manipulate data according to survey and organisational requirements. 2.3 Relate GNSS survey to a reference system according to survey specifications. 2.4 Identify and resolve problems relating to discrepancies in the reference system or manage contingencies. 2.5 Collect GNSS data using planned methodologies according to survey requirements. 2.6 Analyse existing control networks and establish horizontal and vertical control positions according to project specifications. 2.7 Identify non-conformances in control networks and the need for additional controls. 2.8 Validate and record GNSS measurements on the reference system according to specifications. |
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3. Finalise advanced GNSS control survey |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use GNSS software to process data according to survey and organisational requirements. 3.2 Complete validation checks according to project specifications, industry-accepted standards and organisational requirements. 3.3 Identify and address discrepancies between survey specifications and actual data according to survey and organisational requirements. 3.4 Finalise and complete survey and documentation according to organisational requirements. |
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.
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn to:
- Plan and prepare for a Static GNSS control Survey
- Conduct an advanced GNSS static network survey
- Complete a case study analysis on the limitations of GNSS-RTK accuracies under both satellite geometry and measurement time constraints
- Conduct a GNSS-RTK set-out procedure and verify accuracies
- Use specialised software to complete post process adjustments
- Finalise survey requirement and report to client
The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; workplace visits, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Content and Assessments |
1 |
Introduction to course and content |
2 |
Activity 1: Introduction to Static GNSS surveying |
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Activity 2: LePage Static GNSS Survey Project Establishing control locations and network |
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Activity 2: LePage Static GNSS Survey Project Conducting Static survey and downloading data for day 1 of fieldwork |
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Activity 2: LePage Static GNSS Survey Project Conducting Static survey and downloading data for day 2 of fieldwork |
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Assessment 1: Static GNSS survey Part 1: Planning for field survey. The assessment will be introduced including the practical requirements, which will be assessed through observation, and the written requirements, which will be uploaded to CANVAS at the conclusion of the project. |
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Assessment 1: Circular Curve set-out. Part 2: Conducting the field survey. This second part will be conducted in the field. Time will be allocated to complete all practical set out requirements. All elements for this practical component will be assessed through observation. |
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Assessment 1: Circular Curve set-out. Part 3: Finalising the field survey. This class will be dedicated to finalising all written elements required to be submitted in the report. |
Break |
Mid semester break |
9 |
Activity 3: RMIT static control survey day 1 |
10 |
Activity 3: RMIT static control survey day 2 |
11 |
Activity 4: Integration of GNSS and total station day 1 |
12 |
Activity 4: Integration of GNSS and total station day 2 |
13 |
Assessment 2: Portfolio Activity 1: GNSS-RTK testing and analysis |
14 |
Assessment 2: Portfolio Activity 2: GNSS-RTK Lot and Building Set-out |
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Assessment 2: Portfolio Activity 3: Knowledge Questions and summary |
16 |
Finalise outstanding assessment requirements |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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
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.
Assessment Tasks
There are two (2) assessments that you will need to complete satisfactorily to be deemed competent for this unit of competency.
- Assessment 1: GNSS Static Control Survey
- Assessment 2: Portfolio
Assessment Matrix
Mapping Assessments to the Unit of Competency – Instructions
Foundation Skills – This section is only completed when foundation are explicitly stated in the unit of competency. In most Training Packages the foundation skills are integrated into the unit of competency and this is clearly stated. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Performance Evidence | ||
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Assessment Task 2:
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To demonstrate competency a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by planning and conducting an advanced global navigation satellite system (GNSS) control survey for two different projects using the following pieces of equipment in both projects:
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GNSS receiver used to set-up control using static methodologies |
Activity 1 and Activity 2 use the GNSS receiver in RTK mode as the primary measurement devise |
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Differential GNSS is completed as a static survey to establish control for the project. Real-time kinematic (RTK) GNSS is just to validate and check measurements |
Real-time-kinematic (RTK) GNSS is used for activity 1 and 2. |
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Assessment Task1 |
Assessment Task 2:
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To be competent in this unit a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
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B(KQ5) |
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B(KQ11) |
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B(KQ8) |
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B(KQ3) |
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B(KQ4) |
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B(KQ6) |
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B(KQ1) |
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B(KQ2) |
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Assessment conditions
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Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions |
Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations. |
RMIT employment requires all trainers and assessors to comply with the Standards for RTOs in respect to holding the TAE40116, or higher VE qualification including any necessary updated units. All employees must show currency within their vocational specialty along with their professional employment. |
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting where these skills and knowledge would be performed. |
Both AT1 and AT2 require students to complete industry aligned planning, conducting and finalising GNSS control survey techniques in a simulated environment. This includes the use of cutting-edge GNSS survey equipment and software. |
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Candidates must have access to:
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Students have access to the following equipment and resources for the learning and assessment processes:
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Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
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- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
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Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
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Special consideration:
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It means referencing the work of others while developing your own insights, knowledge and ideas.
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- cheating in exams
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