RIISDM501D — Conduct mine surveying operations

1 Plan and prepare to conduct mine survey operations

• 1.1Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for conducting mine surveying operations and ensure the work activity is compliant
• 1.2Identify and schedule key activities and time lines
• 1.3Identify stakeholders and organise activities in consultation
• 1.4Identify and plan survey work
• 1.5Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards
• 1.6Select and use personal protective equipment
• 1.7Adhere to emergency procedures

2 Gather data for conducting mine survey operations

• 2.1Operate equipment to gather spatial data
• 2.2Correctly measure identified spatial components
• 2.3Validate and record measurements
• 2.4Reduce measured spatial data to project spatial reference system for comparison against design parameters
• 2.5Identify and record inconsistencies in information
• 2.6Determine uses and limitations of base data

3 Organise and process data

• 3.1Identify the outcomes and elements of systems
• 3.2Develop systems standards and integrate into data management quality programs
• 3.3Verify the integrity of base spatial and textual data and process and store data
• 3.4Verify the integrity of processed data
• 3.5Select database and collate relevant spatial and textual data in one system for transfer and integration into other systems
• 3.6Convert and transfer data between systems and media
• 3.7Administer databases by manipulating information and ensuring the security and maintenance of data

4 Analyse, evaluate and interpret data

• 4.1Apply systems to analyse spatial data and information
• 4.2Determine the accuracy and reliability of spatial data and information
• 4.3Interpret data to ensure they meet client/stakeholder needs
• 4.4Enhance or add value to data to increase quality and usability
• 4.5Collate and relate data to specific areas of operations

5 Assemble data

• 5.1Identify, clarify and satisfy stakeholder and operations personnel spatial data requirements
• 5.2Create specific information from a number of databases to meet needs
• 5.3Assemble data into useful sets of information
• 5.4Compile and produce maps, plans and charts
• 5.5Format data

6 Compile and produce survey records

• 6.1Determine the application and limitations of base spatial data
• 6.2Maintain records of original survey data
• 6.3Identify, select and apply techniques and technology to present graphical and photographic records to meet client needs
• 6.4Transfer spatial data between media to provide consolidated digital spatial information, ensuring the accuracy and reliability and maximum potential of the data
• 6.5Integrate spatial data with other information to provide consolidated digital spatial information, ensuring the accuracy and reliability and maximum potential of the data
• 6.6Create models of nature or cultural entities and phenomena
• 6.7Create model files and integrate with other data
• 6.8Transfer model files between media

7 Complete and present documentation

• 7.1Record data accurately
• 7.2Identify and resolve omissions and gaps in spatial data
• 7.3Complete promptly and accurately all required documentation
• 7.4Store all documentation
• 7.5Prepare information and reports in a format and detail appropriate to the client/stakeholder
• 7.6Employ appropriate communication and display techniques to present information and reports
• 7.7Verify the accuracy and reliability of data which are to be certified
• 7.8Certify and sign-off data and information

8 Maintain survey equipment

• 8.1Check survey instruments and ensure accuracy and performance
• 8.2Calibrate survey instruments to ensure correct and accurate measurements
• 8.3Ensure safe storage and transport of equipment and survey instruments
• 8.4Maintain equipment and survey instrument condition and cleanliness

What does an assessment tool for RIISDM501D need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIISDM501D needs to address all 82 unit components: 8 elements with 50 performance criteria, 14 performance evidence requirements, 18 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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