CPPSSI4030 Operate surveying equipment

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to use a range of surveying equipment for data capture or spatial data set-out. It includes selecting, setting up and operating surveying equipment to perform basic measurements, and recording and calculating horizontal and vertical information. It also includes validating and checking data accuracy and performing basic data reductions and manipulation using software.

This unit is suitable for entry-level technicians who use a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a range of methods, tools, materials and information to complete routine and non-routine activities and provide and transmit solutions to a variety of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

Surveying and spatial information skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence.  

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.