CPPSSI4030 — Operate surveying equipment

1 Plan surveying tasks.

• 1.1Identify and clarify task requirements with appropriate persons.
• 1.2Interpret technical and diagrammatic information in task specifications and designs.
• 1.3Review design information to identify components to be measured in consultation with appropriate persons.
• 1.4Select and check surveying equipment to meet task requirements and report problems according to manufacturer and organisational requirements.
• 1.5Identify hazards associated with task, implement control measures to manage risks and report problems according to organisational requirements.

2 Execute surveying tasks.

• 2.1Set up and adjust equipment required to measure identified survey components according to standard operating procedures.
• 2.2Operate equipment and software to manipulate basic spatial data.
• 2.3Cooperate with on-site personnel according to task requirements.
• 2.4Comply with organisational, legislative and manufacturer requirements for working safely.

3 Calculate surveying data.

• 3.1Reduce and manipulate measured surveying data for comparison with design to meet task and organisational requirements.
• 3.2Confirm that measurements and computations meet industry-accepted standards for accuracy.
• 3.3Check data against task requirements and identify and resolve errors in consultation with appropriate persons.
• 3.4Validate and record clear and accurate measurements, computations and field checks according to industry-accepted standards and organisational requirements.

4 Finalise surveying tasks.

• 4.1Finalise surveying activities and process data according to task and organisational requirements.
• 4.2Record and document measurements and data according to organisational requirements.
• 4.3Pack up and store equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements.
• 4.4Report any identified faults and problems with equipment.
• 4.5Complete documentation and store data according to organisational requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPPSSI4030 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPSSI4030 needs to address all 44 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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