Conduct an advanced GPS control survey

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:30 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPPSIS6012A

State Code
D1551

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
07/04/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

28/10/2008

Field of Education

031101 - Surveying

Original Release Date

28/10/2008

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct advanced global positioning system (GPS) control surveys. It requires the ability to demonstrate highly specialised technical skills. Functions will entail complying with, and developing or amending, organisational guidelines.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1Prepare for the survey.

1.1 Key activities and timelines are scheduled with full consideration of the specifications and available resources.1.2 Organisational GPS survey requirements are complied with and recorded.1.3 Equipment is prepared for the survey with consideration of the specific project parameters and requirements.1.4 Existing survey control data is obtained and validated.
1.5 Set out data is collated, validated, manipulated as required and uploaded into the GPS receiver.1.6 Designated staff responsibilities are communicated to relevant personnel to ensure clarity of understanding of the work and to provide a basis for ongoing assessment.1.7 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in GPS equipment.

2Conduct the survey.

2.1 GPS equipment is programmed and operated according to manufacturer specifications and organisational guidelines.2.2 GPS survey is related to a reference system based on survey requirements.2.3 Problems relating to discrepancies in the reference system are resolved.2.4 GPS data is collected using methodologies detailed in the data collection specifications according to specifications.2.5 OHS requirements are planned for and adhered to.2.6 Quality assurance processes are adhered to according to organisational guidelines.

3Finalise the survey.

3.1 Appropriate software is used to process the data according to organisational guidelines to determine required information.3.2 Validation checks are completed according to project specifications.3.3 Any discrepancies between specifications and actual are identified and evaluated.3.4 All required documentation is completed according to organisational guidelines.

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WE831	CPPSIS6032A	Conduct an advanced GNSS control survey	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W627	CPP60109	Advanced Diploma of Spatial Information Services	Qualification