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

Compute geodetic information using basic principles and understanding of geodetic surveying 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11726  Compute geodetic information using basic principles and understanding of geodetic surveying 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Surveying 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 4  NQF Level 04  2 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2005-09-13  2008-09-13  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-09-13   2012-09-13  

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 within social and economic transformation by gaining surveying skills leading to a qualification based on unit standards. A person who has successfully completed this unit standard is able to compute geodetic information using basic principles and understanding of geodetic surveying.

A qualifying learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge on the basic concepts of Geodetic Surveying.
  • Demonstrate knowledge on the basic concepts of Astronomical Observations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic Triangulation Networks.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of Levelling Networks.
  • Calculate basic geodetic quantities from triangulation and levelling observations. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    NQF Level 4, and numeracy and literacy that will facilitate better understanding and proficiency in this unit standard. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge on the basic concepts of Geodetic Surveying. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Terms and concepts of Geodetic Surveying are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Geodetic Surveying, Spheroid, Geoid, Absolute Measurement, Relative Measurement, Astronomical Observations.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Theory and concepts of methods used to obtain horizontal control are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Traverse, Triangulation, Trilateration, Astronomical Observations.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge on the basic concepts of Astronomical Observations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Concepts of Astronomical Observations are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Purpose of Astronomical Observations
  • Latitude Observations
  • Longitude Observations
  • Azimuth Observations
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate knowledge of basic Triangulation Networks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Theory and Concepts of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary triangulation are understood and explained. how well. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Knowledge of various beacons used in the triangulation network are understood and explained how well. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of Levelling Networks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Terms and concepts associated with Leveling Networks are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Precise Leveling, Mean Sea Level, and Bench Marks.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Knowledge of the construction of Leveling Networks is understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Fundamental Bench Marks, Main Bench Marks, Intermediate Bench Marks, Primary Leveling, Secondary Leveling and Tertiary Leveling.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Calculate basic geodetic quantities from triangulation and leveling observations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Reduction of triangulation observations are determined in accordance with Survey Standards. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Reduce field books for provisional coordinates and/or calculate least squares adjustment with appropriate software.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Checks for computed quantities are done in accordance with Survey Standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Leveling observations are reduced in accordance with Survey Standards. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Reduce field books for provisional coordinates and/or calculate least squares adjustment with appropriate software.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Loop closures to be computed and distributed proportionately in accordance with Survey Standards. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Provisional values determined and/or calculated using appropriate software.
     


    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 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.

    4. Anyone wishing to become an assessor or provider of learning must provide an affordable assessment / learning service.

    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. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where Display KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING" is required.

    (i) Theory and principles associated with Geodetic Surveying.
    (ii) Relevant sections of the statutory and legal requirements that may be required in this unit standard. 


    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 NOTES 
    1. Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary.

    2. The following critical cross-field outcomes are covered in this unit standard under the specific outcomes section. They are not assessed directly, but are assessed holistically through the outcomes as indicated in the following tabulation.


    Supplementary Information

    The relevant information is contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Training manuals
  • Survey Codes of Practice
  • Survey Instructions
  • Managerial Instructions
  • Manufacturers' Manuals and Specifications
  • Professional Publications

    The appropriate sections are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Surface Surveying

    - Land Survey Act 8 of 1997
    - South African Professional and Technical Surveyor's Act 40 of 1984
  • Occupational Health and Safety

    - Occupational Health And Safety Act 85/1993 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  60549   National Diploma: Aeronautical Information Management Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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