Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPPSIS2015A Assist in field activity.
This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 3.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to assist members of a surveying and spatial information services team by carrying out field support tasks as directed. The unit covers preparing for work by clarifying tasks and equipment to be used, including personal protective equipment (PPE). The unit also covers participating in a range of support activities, including identifying and marking surface positions; and using and storing tools and equipment. It covers restoring the work site after tasks are completed, and checking tools and equipment to report faults or problems. The unit requires the ability to follow instructions and communicate with team members to clarify work tasks, and apply mathematical concepts used for distance measurements and calculations.
The unit supports those who work under direct supervision in a surveying and spatial information services team, in positions relating to field support and administration.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Surveying and spatial information services
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
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1. |
Prepare for field support tasks. |
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Task requirements are clarified with appropriate persons . |
1.2. |
Tools and equipment are selected to meet task requirements in consultation with appropriate persons. |
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1.3. |
PPE is accessed and used according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements. |
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2. |
Assist with field support tasks. |
2.1. |
Support tasks are carried out and problems reported to appropriate persons according to organisational requirements. |
2.2. |
Surface positions are identified and marked in line with task and organisational requirements. |
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2.3. |
Tools and equipment are used according to task and organisational requirements. |
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3. |
Finalise field support tasks. |
3.1. |
Measurements are checked and recorded according to organisational requirements. |
3.2. |
Assistance is provided in restoring site as near as practicable to original condition, and waste is disposed of according to organisational requirements. |
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3.3. |
Tools and equipment are checked and stored safely according to organisational requirements and manufacturer specifications. |
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3.4. |
Unsafe or faulty tools and equipment are reported according to organisational requirements. |
Foundation Skills
This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria. |
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Skill |
Performance feature |
Numeracy skills to: |
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Reading skills to: |
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Writing skills to: |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
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Appropriate persons must include at least one of the following: |
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Support tasks must include at least two of the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
CPPSIS2015A Assist in field activity
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b