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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Calculate geographic co-ordinates for flight control 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11593  Calculate geographic co-ordinates for flight control 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Surveying 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  10 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2004-12-02  2007-12-02  SAQA 1657/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02   2011-12-02  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard has been developed for the surveying occupational area and is intended for persons who aim to achieve career advancement by gaining surveying skills leading to a qualification based on unit standards. A person who has successfully completed this unit standard is able to Plan and execute pre-flight planning.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Prepare for flight briefing.
  • Determine geographical co-ordinates.
  • Produce flight control maps/diagrams.
  • Perform data processing. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    NQF Level 5 numeracy and literacy. The ability to determine the photographic film to use, as well as the scale of photography would be of benefit to the candidate.

    The ability to transform from geodetic co-ordinates to geographical co-ordinates is essential. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for flight briefing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Base maps of the area required are acquired in accordance with task requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The appropriate scale of photography for the task is decided in accordance with task specific survey standards 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The direction of the flight line is determined in accordance with task requirements and accepted photogrammetrical procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range: shape of area, size of area, relief.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Determine geographical co-ordinates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Weather conditions are determined for the time of the flight. The impacts of varying conditions are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Effective cover as opposed to actual cover is determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Flight line separation is determined in accordance with task requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Flying height is determined in accordance with task specific requirements. Consequences of selecting the incorrect flying height are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Produce flight control maps/diagrams. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Flight control maps/diagram is produced to a suitable scale. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Flight lines are drawn on Map/diagram in accordance with task requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Flying heights per strip are determined in accordance with task specific and scale requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Co-ordinates of start and end points of strips are determined from the flight control map/diagram. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Co-ordinates are transformed to WGS 84 co-ordinates for GPS navigation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Perform data processing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Flight control map/diagram is digitized in accordance with task specific requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Flight control lines are digitized from Flight control map/diagram. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Co-ordinates digitized from map/diagram are transformed into digital format. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Orientation maps are produced in accordance with task requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Digital data is downloaded into GPS in accordance with task and manufacturers requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA and registered with the FE / HE registrar.
    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

    Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation or community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:
  • A minimum of 2 (two) years` practical, relevant occupational experience.
  • Declared competent in all the outcomes of the National Assessor Unit Standards as stipulated by SAQA.

    Detailed documentary proof of educational qualification, practical training undergone, and experience gained by the applicant must be provided (Portfolio of Evidence). 
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    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    1. Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where Display KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING" is required.
    2. Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary.

    Supplementary Information

    1. The relevant information is contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Training manuals.
  • Survey Codes of Practice.
  • Survey Instructions.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Professional Publications.

    2. The appropriate sections are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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