Course Title: Conduct precision surveys
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: GEOM5197C
Course Title: Conduct precision surveys
School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6175 - Advanced Diploma of Surveying
Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359
Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Simon Shachter | Teacher - Building, Surveying and Land Management
College of Vocational Education
RMIT University
+61 39925 2000
simon.shachter@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment and instruments for the precise levelling and setting out of a precision survey. This includes applying high level surveying computations to surveying problems, including statistical analysis of measurements and errors in order to achieve specified accuracies and tolerances.
This course is suitable for skilled surveying technicians who use a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to analyse information and provide solutions to sometimes complex surveying/spatial information problems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSSI5057 Conduct precision surveys |
Element: |
1. Prepare for precision survey |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Analyse standards, specifications and information in plans and drawings to determine surveying and precision requirements. 1.2 Apply safe work practices, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and strategies to manage risk and contingencies according to organisational requirements. 1.3 Determine specialised equipment and relevant attachments required for precise levelling and setting out according to project specifications. |
Element: |
2. Apply techniques for precise setting out |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Carry out precise levelling run and calculate and record results according to organisational requirements. 2.2 Determine specialised surveying techniques to be used for precise setting out according to project specifications. 2.3 Determine remote measuring systems to be used for industrial measurements according to project specifications. 2.4 Conduct set-out and observations according to project specifications, using instruments and attachments where required for high accuracy. 2.5 Use precision surveying techniques, measurements and error analysis to achieve specified accuracies and precision tolerances. |
Element: |
3. Detect structural deflection and deformation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Determine survey methods used to check horizontal movement of engineering structures. 3.2 Determine survey methods used to check vertical movement due to settlement of engineering structures. 3.3 Determine survey methods and instruments used to monitor verticality of tall structures. 3.4 Carry out precision survey to detect and monitor deformation or deflection of engineering structure according to project specifications. 3.5 Analyse measurements for errors and resolve problems to attain accuracy and precision in calculations according to industry standards. |
Element: |
4. Finalise precision survey |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Check precision survey for compliance with project and organisational requirements. 4.2 Notify appropriate persons of survey results according to organisational requirements. 4.3 Check and store surveying equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements. 4.4 Record technical information, complete survey documentation and archive data according to organisational and legislative 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 for precision survey
- Apply techniques for precise setting out
- Detect structural deflection and deformation
- Finalise precision survey
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
Conduct Precision Surveys | ||
Week |
Topic |
Assessment / Learning activities |
Week 1 |
Introduction to course learning and assessment |
Introduction |
Week 2 |
2D Traversing project |
Learning Activity 1 - 2D Traversing |
Week 3 |
3D Traversing project |
Learning Activity 2 - 3D Traversing |
Week 4 |
Robotic Total station Set-out project |
Learning Activity 3 - Set-out project |
Week 5 |
Digital Levelling |
Learning Activity 4 - Digital Levelling |
Week 6 |
Assessment 1: Establishing precise bench mark heights on control |
Assessment 1 - Part 1: Preparation and Planning |
Week 7 |
Assessment 1: Establishing precise bench mark heights on control |
Assessment 1 - Part 2: Conducting Fieldwork |
Week 8 |
Assessment 1: Establishing precise bench mark heights on control |
Assessment 1 - Part 3: Post-processing |
Week 9 |
Assessment 1: Establishing precise bench mark heights on control |
Assessment 1 - Report to Client (Submission) |
Week 10 |
Network surveying for establishing 2D control |
Learning Activity 5 - Network Surveying and least squares adjustment |
Week 11 |
Network surveying for establishing 3D control |
Learning Activity 6 - Network Surveying and least squares adjustment |
Week 12 |
Establishing monitoring site |
Learning Activity 7 - Establishing accurate sensors |
Week 13 |
Assessment 2: 3D Monitoring |
Assessment 2 - Part 1: Preparation and Planning |
Week 14 |
Assessment 2: 3D Monitoring |
Assessment 2 - Part 2: Conducting Fieldwork |
Week 15 |
Assessment 2: 3D Monitoring |
Assessment 2 - Part 3: Post-processing |
Week 16 |
Assessment 2: 3D Monitoring |
Assessment 2 - Report to Client (Submission) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
Assessment 1: Precise Levelling Project
Assessment 2: 3D Monitoring Project
Assessment Matrix
Mapping
Mapping Assessments to the Unit of Competency – Instructions
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Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
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To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by conducting two different precision surveys selected from the list below:
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Assessment Task 1 |
Assessment Task 2 |
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Precise levelling run, using one of the following pieces of specialised equipment and relevant attachments:
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A precise level run survey using a digital level is the required project for AT1 |
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Precise setting out using one of the following pieces of equipment and relevant attachments:
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Precise setting out using one of the following remote measuring systems:
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Precise monitoring survey using one of the following pieces of equipment and relevant attachments:
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A precise monitoring survey using a total station is the project requirement for AT2. |
Knowledge Evidence | ||
Assessment Task1 |
Assessment Task 2: |
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To be competent in this unit a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of: | ||
graphical and technical information in construction and engineering plans |
KQ1 |
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common terms used in precision surveying calculations |
KQ2 |
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standard survey plan design and presentation conventions |
KQ3 |
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types of surveying equipment used in precision surveys |
KQ1 |
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types of surveying equipment attachments and their uses |
KQ4 |
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methods for checking calibration of specialist instruments and attachments |
KQ2 |
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application of electromagnetic measuring principles and techniques |
KQ5 |
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data reduction techniques |
KQ3 |
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concepts of algebra, geometry and trigonometry |
KQ4a (algebra), KQ4b (geometry), KQ4c (trigonometry) |
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industry-accepted methods for error analysis and standards for accuracy. |
KQ5, KQ6 |
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Assessment conditions |
Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions |
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Assessors must satisfy 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 precise survey projects are to be conducted at the RMIT Bundoora West Campus using existing engineering structures and control networks to closely simulate industry procedures. |
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Candidates must have access to:
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Students have access to all total station and levelling equipment and accessories to simulate these precise survey projects. This includes specialised software for network adjustments, analysis and visualisation of data. Students have access to engineering drawings and design plans to assist in the process of simulating these projects. PPE is discussed with students during the OHS toolbox meeting prior to fieldwork and make sure and assess that all students have the appropriate PPE prior to commencing work. This procedure simulates processes undertaken on construction sites. |
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
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
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