Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 |
This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 12.0. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to CPPSIS3016 Provide field support services for surveying and spatial projects. |
Application
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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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. |
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1.3 |
Obtain and examine site drawings and plans to determine location and features of utilities on the site. |
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1.4 |
Follow work health and safety procedures to identify hazards and control risks relating to the worksite. |
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1.5 |
Access and use relevant personal protective equipment (PPE). |
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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. |
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2.3 |
Assist equipment operator with data collection and recording. |
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2.4 |
Perform and record simple measurements such as height of equipment and target. |
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2.5 |
Prepare basic site sketches for equipment set ups. |
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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. |
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3.3 |
Report unsafe or faulty tools and equipment according to organisational procedures. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to CPPSIS3016 Provide field support services for surveying and spatial projects.
Links
Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b