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Operate a handheld GPS device

Operate a handheld GPS device

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLPW201
State Code
OCU05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
031199 - Geomatic Engineering, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) device, including tablet and phone-based GPS systems, and record and use spatial information relating to points, tracks and routes.The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. This includes undertaking defined activities and work in a structured context. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan GPS operations
  • 1.1 Identify purpose and use of the GPS and data collected from supervisor instructions
  • 1.2 Prepare equipment and materials for GPS operations
  • 1.3 Identify key operational parameters, and adjust GPS device settings according to operator manual
  • 1.4 Source and upload support data to GPS device
  • 1.5 Plan power supply strategy for field operations
  • 1.6 Assist with the identification of fieldwork health and safety hazards, and apply controls according to supervisor instructions and workplace procedures
2. Collect, use and store GPS information in the field
  • 2.1 Establish accuracy of device for current position
  • 2.2 Clear GPS logs to establish starting point for temporal data sequence
  • 2.3 Operate handheld device to perform basic functions and record spatial and temporal data
  • 2.4 Manage power supply for portable devices for field operations
3. Use basic software to retrieve, manipulate, display and store GPS data
  • 3.1 Select software required for GPS data manipulation
  • 3.2 Upload/sync GPS data from handheld device
  • 3.3 Sort and categorise data for storage according to workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Manipulate and edit data and data sets according to software procedures
  • 3.5 Create simple visual reports for data interpretation and display
4. Shut down, maintain and store handheld GPS equipment
  • 4.1 Turn off GPS device and prepare for storage
  • 4.2 Record GPS use and identified faults according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean and store GPS device
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