Course Title: Conduct advanced GNSS control surveys
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
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: Matthew Sweeney, Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105
Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@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
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
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 |
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1.1Analyse survey specifications and plan key activities required. 1.2Identify 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. |
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2. Carry out GNSS control surveying tasks |
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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 |
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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:
- Prepare and plan for multiple types of GNSS control surveys
- Undertake large-scale GNSS static network surveys
- Complete quality assurance checks during field operations
- Conduct all post-processing procedures to process GNSS static network data to establish new control
- Completing documentation and finalising project requirements
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
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Session One 10-16 July
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Welcome and course overview In this session you will be introduced to the concepts and instruments used for the course, along with an outline of the assessment requirements. You will also learn the basics of setting up a total station successfully over a reference mark.
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Session Two 17-23 July |
Introduction to Static GNSS surveying In this session you will be introduced to basic network surveying along with post-processing techniques for establishing accurate control points.
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Session Three 24-30 July |
Case Study 1: Bundoora Homestead In this session you will be introducted to the first case study site. you will go through an introduction to the methodology of completing the field work for a Static network survey. The scope of the GNSS static control survey is to create accurate coordinates for a laser scanning project. The newly created coordinates will be used to georeference the point cloud data. |
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Session Four 31 July - 6 August |
Case Study 1: Post-processing In this session you will be introduced to the post-porcessing methodology for completing a network adjustment on GNSS static data. You will also learn methods of validating the both the observations and primary control, along with methods of determining appropriate a-priori estaimates of accuracy.. |
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Session Five 7-13 August |
Case Study 2: LePage Homestead In this session you will be completing the field work for a GNSS static network survey. You will be introduced to the conepts of 3D baselines and methods of improving network strength and predicted accuracy.
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Session Six 14-20 August |
Case Study 2: Post-processing In this session you will be introduced to the post-porcessing methodology for completing a network adjustment on GNSS static data. You will be introduced to error analysis methods for each of the 3 stages of network adjustments: FreeNet, Minimally constrained and fully constrained. |
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Session Seven 21-27 August |
Assessment 1: Preparation and planning component In this session you will commence the preparation and planning components of the assessment 1 project. The written work completed in this session will be compiled into a project report and submitted at the completion of the assessment with all other written requirements. |
Assessment 1: Preparation and planning component |
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Mid-semester break 28 August - 3 September
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The Mid-semester break is a scheduled break in the semester. No teaching or assessment will occur during this time. Also, your Trainer/Assessor won't be available during this time. If you need to contact them, please email them via your student email account, and they will respond once they return from the break. |
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Census DateLinks to an external site. 31 August |
Note: The Census Date is the last day you can withdraw from this course without financial penalty. If you need to withdraw from this course, you must do so before this date to avoid additional student fees. | Census Date |
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Session Eight 4-10 September |
Assessment 1: Conducting the fieldwork In this session you will complete the fieldwork component of the assessment. This requirements will be marked using the observation checklist. It is required that you demonstrate each skill to a satisfactory level to pass this component. |
Assessment 1: Conducting the fieldwork |
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Session Nine 11-17 September |
Assessment 1: Finalisation of the project In this session you will finalise the project and all written requirements. The written work completed in this session will be compiled into a project report and submitted along with the knowledge questions prior to the due date. |
Assessment 1: Finalisation of the project Assessment due: 20 September 2023, 23:59 |
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Session Ten 18-24 September |
Cast Study 3: Large-scale GNSS Network Adjustment This session you will be required to collaborate with all other groups to complete a GNSS static campaign. Time management plans will be created to coordinate all GNSS receivers to log at the same time, and occupy different locations so that sufficient baselines are created between all points. |
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Session Eleven 25 September - 1 October |
Cast Study 3: Post-processing In this session you will process the GNSS static data collected in the field. You will be introduced to new techniques of data validation for the baseline observations. Error analysis methods for each of the 3 stages of network adjustments will then be implemented: FreeNet, Minimally constrained and fully constrained. |
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Session Twelve 2-8 October |
Assessment overview session In this session we will review all skills and knowledge required for successfully completing the assessment requirements. |
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Session Thirteen 9-15 October |
Assessment 2: Preparation and planning component In this session you will commence the preparation and planning components of the assessment 1 project. The written work completed in this session will be compiled into a project report and submitted at the completion of the assessment with all other written requirements. |
Assessment 2: Preparation and planning component |
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Session Fourteen 16-22 October |
Assessment 2: Conducting the fieldwork In this session you will complete the fieldwork component of the assessment. This requirements will be marked using the observation checklist. It is required that you demonstrate each skill to a satisfactory level to pass this component. |
Assessment 2: Conducting the fieldwork |
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Session Fifteen 23-29 October |
Assessment 2: Finalisation of the project In this session you will finalise the project and all written requirements. The written work completed in this session will be compiled into a project report and submitted along with the knowledge questions prior to the due date. |
Assessment 2: Finalisation of the project
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Session Sixteen 30 October - 5 November |
Final session for resubmission This session will be dedicated to students who have not yet met the assessment requirements for assessment 2. |
Assessment due: 30 October 2023, 23:59 |
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Session Seventeen 6-12 November |
Revision and feedback on work completed | |
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Session Eighteen 13-19 November |
Assessment marking and finalising results | |
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Official Results Release DateLinks to an external site. 27 November |
Important: It is your responsibility to check your results on this date. Your official results for this course will be released on this date. Your teacher will not inform you of your final result. It will only be available via My Student Record on RMIT's website. It is not your Trainer/Assessors responsibility to let you know your final result. Your teacher will not be available to comment on your assessment or final results from 19-27 November 2023. After this date, you can contact them to talk about your final result if you need it. |
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
ssessment Name |
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| Assessment 1 - GNSS control Survey | This assessment requires you to demonstrate the full workflow for establishing accurate control using GNSS static network data. | 10 July 2023 | 20 September 2023, 23:59 |
| Assessment 2 - Portfolio | This assessment requires student to demonstrate skills and knowledge in 3 separate project. These include testing the accuracy of GNSS-RTK, completing a set-out project and a answering a series of knowledge questions. | 10 July 2023 | 30 October 2023, 23:59 |
Assessment Matrix
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. |
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Assessment Task1: |
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
Interim Results
After you have submitted an assessment, you will receive an interim result. This is displayed in the Grades section of this Canvas shell. These will be as follows:
Results |
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Satisfactory (S) |
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Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) |
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Did Not Submit (DNS) |
You will receive this result when you have not submitted your assessment by the due date or time. Your Trainer/Assessor, the Program Coordinator or the Program Manager cannot overturn this interim result. An approved Special Consideration is required to allow further opportunities to complete the assessment. Additionally, moderation panels cannot overturn this result either. |
Note: You must achieve a Satisfactory (S) result for every assessment in this course in order to pass.
Interim results will inform the moderation panel of their decision as to whether or not you are deemed competent and can pass the course. Your final and official result will be published via My Results on RMIT's website. It is your responsibility to check your final results. Your Trainer/Assessor, the Program Coordinator or the Program Manager will not inform you of your final result.
Resubmission Policy:
After you submit your assessment, your Trainer/Assessor will review your submission. If you have met all the requirements of the assessment task, you will receive an S result in your Grades section of this course.
If the Trainer/Assessor determines that you have not met the assessment requirements, you will receive an NYS result in the Grades section. In this case, your Trainer/Assessor will provide you with the following opportunities to resubmit:
- Project/Practical-Based Assessment Task: One Resubmission per assessment.
- Knowledge-Based Assessment Task (Tests): Two Resubmissions per assessment
Important: If you do not submit an assessment by its due date or time, you are not entitled to a resubmission. You will only receive an opportunity to submit an assessment that you have failed to submit on time if you provide an approved Special Consideration. Your Trainer/Assessor, Program Coordinator & Program Manager or the Moderation panel cannot overturn a DNS result without approved Special Consideration.
*Resubmissions cannot be accepted via email or as attachments to the comments of another assessment. Any work submitted in this manner will not be accepted or recognised, regardless of the circumstances. All resubmissions must be uploaded via the original submission folder and by the due date and time set by the Trainer/Assessor.
**Your Trainer/Assessor, Program Coordinator or Program Manager cannot issue further resubmission opportunities beyond those stated here. You will only be provided with further opportunities based on the successful application for Special Consideration or upon the course moderation panel's review and decision at the course's end.
Attendance:
You are required to attend a minimum of 85% of your classes. If you miss classes, you will need to provide a medical certificate to your Trainer/Assessor for classes that result in you not meeting the 85% requirement.
If you fail to attend the minimum required classes and engage in each class, your trainer/assessor will not accept your assessment submissions. You will be required to attend an in-person interview with your trainer/assessor at a time determined by them. Failure to attend this interview will result in your assessment being rejected. Additionally, the trainer/assessor reserves the right to reject your assessment based on the interview's outcome. This is required to ensure RMIT meets the Standards set for RTOs to ensure the validity of your work.
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