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Provide field support services for surveying and spatial projects

Provide field support services for surveying and spatial projects

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSSI3016
State Code
OCV06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
031101 - Surveying
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to provide field support services for surveying and spatial projects. It includes selecting equipment and supplies and carrying out field support tasks while following safety procedures. This unit is suitable for surveying or spatial information services assistants working under supervision. They use cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a range of methods, tools, materials and information to complete routine activities and provide solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with relevant state/territory regulations that govern surveying work, as well as work health and safety (WHS) legislation and regulations that apply to the workplace.Cadastral surveying must be undertaken under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Users must check with the relevant regulatory state/territory authority before delivery. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for field support tasks.
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm task requirements with appropriate persons.
  • 1.2 Select and prepare equipment and supplies appropriate to the task requirements.
  • 1.3 Obtain and examine site drawings and plans to determine location and features of utilities on the site.
  • 1.4 Follow work health and safety procedures to identify hazards and control risks relating to the worksite.
  • 1.5 Access and use relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
2 Execute field support tasks.
  • 2.1 Set up equipment according to task and organisational requirements.
  • 2.2 Provide support as directed and communicate with surveying and spatial information team members.
  • 2.3 Assist equipment operator with data collection and recording.
  • 2.4 Perform and record simple measurements such as height of equipment and target.
  • 2.5 Prepare basic site sketches for equipment set ups.
3 Finalise field support tasks.
  • 3.1 Restore site as near as practicable to original condition and dispose of waste according to organisational requirements.
  • 3.2 Clean, pack and store equipment, according to manufacturer and organisational requirements.
  • 3.3 Report unsafe or faulty tools and equipment according to organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXF79 CPPSIS3016 Provide field support services for surveying and spatial projects Unit of competency