Surveying Associate
Competency Frameworks
Version Control
Version | Author | Release Date | Change Description |
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V0.90 | CF Taskforce | 28th July 2005 | Draft Document |
V0.95 | CF Taskforce | 25th Aug 2005 | Final for forwarding to the Surveyors Board |
V1.00 | CF Taskforce | 13th Oct 2005 | Released Document |
V2.00 | SBQ | Reviewed Document | |
V3.00 | SBQ | 20th August 2007 | Board approval |
Document References
Ref | Title | Document ID | Version | Owner |
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[1] | Surveyors Act 2003 | State of Qld | ||
[2] | Competency Frameworks (Overview) | SBQ-CF-0100 | V1.00 | SBQ |
[3] | Competency Frameworks (Surveying Graduate) | SBQ-CF-0102 | V3.00 | SBQ |
[4] | Competency Frameworks (Surveyor) | SBQ-CF-0103 | V3.00 | SBQ |
[5] | Competency Frameworks (Consulting Endorsement) | SBQ-CF-0104 | V1.00 | SBQ |
[6] | Competency Frameworks (Cadastral Endorsement) | SBQ-CF-0105 | V3.00 | SBQ |
[7] | Competency Frameworks (Engineering Endorsement) | SBQ-CF-0106 | V3.00 | SBQ |
[8] | Competency Frameworks (Hydrographic Endorsement) | SBQ-CF-0107 | V1.00 | SBQ |
[9] | Competency Frameworks (Mining Endorsement) | SBQ-CF-0108 | V3.00 | SBQ |
[10] | National Competency Standards for Professional Surveyors | 1996 | ISA |
Introduction
This document describes the Competency Framework for registration as a Surveying Associate as prescribed under section 39 of the Surveyors Act 2003.
The competency framework describes the competency Units, Elements and Descriptors that are required to be met for registration as a Surveying Associate. The competency framework describes the performance that the candidate is required to display. Competency is developed through the appropriate combination of qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
Definitions
Unit of Competency (Unit):
A major segment of the overall competency of a profession, typically representing a major function, role or field of activity.
Element of Competency (Element):
A subdivision of a unit of competency into an observable function or activity.
Performance Criteria (Descriptors):
An indicative list of the aspects of professional performance that would be regarded as evidence of competent professional performance in the work place in an element of competency.
With Guidance:
The performance of the descriptor is achieved by the applicant under the direction of a competent supervisor. The applicant need not be able to perform the activity without requesting help in planning and execution.
Under Supervision:
The performance of the descriptor is achieved by the applicant without direct supervision of each step; however the result of the activity cannot be used unless it has been checked by a competent supervisor.
Interpretation of the Framework
The competencies for Surveying Associates will be demonstrated by field surveyors practising in any sector of the market. A Surveying Associate will work under the direct supervision of an experienced professional Surveyor.
They will have developed sound technical skills during their years of education, training and work experience and will demonstrate increasing ability to apply these technical skills in the workplace.
Competency Requirements for Surveying Associate
An Applicant will need to demonstrate competency in the following Units:
- Unit 1: Professional Practice
- Unit 2: Collection of Data and Information
- Unit 3: Management of Data and Information
- Unit 4: Presentation of Information
- Unit 5: Quality Assurance Programs
- Unit 6: Communications
- Unit 9: Controlling the Location of Developments
Competency Table for Surveying Associate
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
- Seek advice from senior colleagues on environmental issues encountered in regular practice.
Unit 1: Professional PracticeUnder the guidance of a Registered Surveyor, a Surveying Associate will recognize that they work in a professional field and there is a need to work in a professional manner. |
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1.1. Advance the science of surveying and the image of surveyors | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they:
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1.2 Fulfil community service obligations | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they:
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1.3 Follow an accepted code of professional conduct and ethics | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they:
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1.4 Undertake a program for personal professional development and continuing education | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they:
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1.5 Understand and apply sustainable development and environmental principles | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they:
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to :
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1.6 Accept responsibility for professional activities | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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Unit 2: Collection of Data and InformationSurveying Associates will be competent to participate in the collection of information and data under guidance of a Professional Surveyor. |
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Element | Descriptors |
2.1 Collect data by measurement | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they:
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2.2 Search and acquire existing data | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they:
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2.3 Use modern surveying technologies to collect data | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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Unit 3: Management of Data and InformationSurveying Associates will be competent in managing data and information under the guidance of a Professional Surveyor. |
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Element | Descriptors |
3.1 Process data to accepted standards and for specific requirements | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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3.2 Record data in electronic and physical databases | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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3.3 Analyse, evaluate and interpret data | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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3.4 Process data to create information | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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Unit 4: Presentation of InformationSurveying Associates will be able to present data in a useable form for further processing by a Professional Surveyor. |
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Element | Descriptors |
4.1 Assemble data into specific data or information sets | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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4.2 Compile and produce maps, plans, charts and photographs | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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4.3 Provide digital spatial information | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they:
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to :
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4.4 Produce models | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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4.5 Certify data | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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Unit 5: Quality Assurance ProgramsSurveying Associates will be competent to participate in applying quality assurance principles under the guidance of experienced professional surveyors. They will be responsible for accurately reporting outcomes of all work personally carried out to senior colleagues. |
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Element | Descriptors |
5.1 Apply quality assurance principles | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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Unit 6: CommunicationsSurveying Associates will be able to communicate the results of surveys to other surveyors. |
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Element | Descriptors |
6.1 Communicate effectively | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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6.2 Prepare and comprehend surveying documents | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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6.3 Comprehend, report on and discuss relevant legal matters | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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Unit 7: Not Applicable
Unit 8: Not Applicable
Unit 9: Controlling the Location of DevelopmentsSurveying Associates under direct supervision will be able to collect survey results to enable a Professional Surveyor to control the location of developments. |
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Element | Descriptors |
9.1 Control and locate engineering works, development projects, and the building or installation of structures and machines. | Applicants need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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9.2 Control and measure the extraction of minerals and other materials. | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they:
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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9.3 Monitor the position, shape and size of structures, land forms and sea beds. | Applicants will need to demonstrate that they :
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to:
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