CPCCCM2006 Name: Apply basic levelling procedures

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Unit of competency

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CPCCCM2006

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Apply basic levelling procedures

Releases:

1.0

Release date:

09/Sep/2016

☐ By hand to trainer/assessor ☐ By email to trainer/assessor

☐ Online submission via Learning Management System (LMS)

☐ Any other method _________________________________________________

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· I have read and understood the information in the Unit Requirements prior to commencing this Student Pack

· I certify that the work submitted for this assessment pack is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in my submission. I understand that a false declaration is a form of malpractice;

· I have kept a copy of this Student Pack and all relevant notes, attachments, and reference material that I used in the production of this Student Pack;

· For the purposes of assessment, I give the trainer/assessor permission to:

· Reproduce this assessment and provide a copy to another member of staff; and

· Take steps to authenticate the assessment, including communicating a copy of this assessment to a plagiarism checking service (which may retain a copy of the assessment on its database for future plagiarism checking).

Student signature: ________________________________

Date: ____/_____/______________

The student must be assessed as satisfactory in each of the following assessment methods in order to demonstrate competence in a variety of ways.

Evidence number/ Task number

Assessment method/ Type of evidence/ Task name

Sufficient evidence recorded/Outcome

Assessment task 1

Knowledge Test (KT)

S / NS (First Attempt)

S / NS (Second Attempt)

Assessment task 2

Skills Test (ST)

S / NS (First Attempt)

S / NS (Second Attempt)

Outcome

C ☐ NYC ☐

Date assessed:

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Your trainer is required to fill out the Assessment Plan Outcome records above, when:

· You have completed and submitted all the requirements for the assessment tasks for this cluster or unit of competency.

· Your work has been reviewed and assessed by your trainer/assessor.

· You have been assessed as either satisfactory or unsatisfactory for each assessment task within the unit of competency.

· You have been provided with relevant and detailed feedback.

Every assessment has a “Feedback to Student” section used to record the following information. Your trainer/assessor must also ensure that all sections are filled in appropriately, such as:

· Result of Assessment (satisfactory or unsatisfactory)

· Student name, signature and date

· Assessor name, signature and date

· Relevant and detailed feedback

You, the student, must read and understand all of the information in the Unit Requirements before completing the Student Pack. If you have any questions regarding the information, see your trainer/assessor for further information and clarification.

The purpose of this checklist

The pre-assessment checklist helps students determine if they are ready for assessment. The trainer/assessor must review the checklist with the student before the student attempts the assessment task. If any items of the checklist are incomplete or not clear to the student, the trainer/assessor must provide relevant information to the student to ensure they understand the requirements of the assessment task. The student must ensure they are ready for the assessment task before undertaking it.

Section 1: Information for Students

☐ Make sure you have completed the necessary prior learning before attempting this assessment.

☐ Make sure your trainer/assessor clearly explained the assessment process and tasks to be completed.

☐ Make sure you understand what evidence is required to be collected and how.

☐ Make sure you know your rights and the Complaints and Appeal process.

☐ Make sure you discuss any special needs or reasonable adjustments to be considered during the assessment (refer to the Reasonable Adjustments Strategy Matrix - Appendix A and negotiate these with your trainer/assessor).

☐ Make sure that you have access to a computer and the internet (if you prefer to type the answers).

☐ Make sure that you have all the required resources needed to complete this assessment task.

☐ The due date of this assessment task is in accordance with your timetable.

☐ In exceptional (compelling and compassionate) circumstances, an extension to submit an assessment can be granted by the trainer/assessor. Evidence of the compelling and compassionate circumstances must be provided together with your request for an extension to submit your assessment work.

☐ The request for an extension to submit your assessment work must be made before the due date.

Section 2: Reasonable adjustments

I confirm that I have reviewed the Reasonable Adjustments guidelines and criteria as provided in Appendix A and attached relevant evidence as required and select the correct checkbox.

☐ I do require reasonable adjustment

☐ I do not require reasonable adjustment

Declaration (Student to complete)

☐ I confirm that the purpose and procedure of this assessment task has been clearly explained to me.

☐ I confirm that I have been consulted about any special needs I might have in relation to the assessment process.

☐ I confirm that the criteria used for this assessment has been discussed with me, as have the consequences and possible outcomes of this assessment.

☐ I confirm I have accessed and understand the assessment information as provided in the Training Organisation’s Student Handbook.

☐ I confirm I have been given fair notice of the date, time, venue and/or other arrangements for this assessment.

☐ I confirm that I am ready for assessment.

Student Name: ______________________________________

Student Signature: ___________________________________ 

Assessment type

· Written Questions

Instructions provided to the student:

Assessment task description:     

· This is the first (1) assessment task you must successfully complete to be deemed competent in this unit of competency.

· The Knowledge Test is comprised of nine (9) written questions

· You must respond to all questions and submit them to your Trainer/Assessor.

· You must answer all questions to the required level, e.g. provide an answer within the required word limit, to be deemed satisfactory in this task

· You will receive your feedback within two (2) weeks, and you will be notified by your Trainer/Assessor when your results are available.

Applicable conditions:        

· All knowledge tests are untimed and are conducted as open book assessment (this means you can refer to your textbook during the test).

· You must read and respond to all questions.

· You may handwrite/use a computer to answer the questions.

· You must complete the task independently.

· No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.

· As you complete this assessment task, you are predominately demonstrating your written skills and knowledge to your trainer/assessor.

Resubmissions and reattempts: 

· Where a student’s answers are deemed not satisfactory after the first attempt, a resubmission attempt will be allowed.

· The student may speak to their trainer/assessor if they have any difficulty in completing this task and require reasonable adjustments.

· For more information, please refer to the Training Organisation’s Student Handbook.

Location:

· This assessment task may be completed in:

☐ a classroom

☐ learning management system (i.e. Moodle),

☐ workplace,

☐ or an independent learning environment.

· Your trainer/assessor will provide you with further information regarding the location for completing this assessment task.

Instructions for answering the written questions:

· Complete a written assessment consisting of a series of questions.

· You will be required to answer all the questions correctly.

· Do not start answering questions without understanding what is required. Read the questions carefully and critically analyse them for a few seconds; this will help you to identify what information is needed in the answer.

· Your answers must demonstrate an understanding and application of the relevant concepts and critical thinking.

· Be concise, to the point and write answers within the word-limit given to each question. Do not provide irrelevant information. Remember, quantity is not quality.

· You must write your responses in your own words.

· Use non-discriminatory language. The language used should not devalue, demean, or exclude individuals or groups based on attributes such as gender, disability, culture, race, religion, sexual preference or age. Gender-inclusive language should be used.

· When you quote, paraphrase, summarise or copy information from other sources to write your answers or research your work, always acknowledge the source.

Purpose of the assessment

This assessment task is designed to evaluate student’s knowledge essential to apply basic levelling procedures in range of contexts and industry settings and knowledge regarding the following:

· Knowledge of the characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of different types of levelling devices

· Knowledge of the methods of performing calculations associated with levelling

· Knowledge of the processes for setting out levelling tasks

· Knowledge of the requirements for line, level and plumb in construction projects

· Knowledge of the site and equipment safety requirements relevant to basic levelling procedures

· Knowledge of the symbols and construction terminology used when interpreting construction plans

· Knowledge of the techniques used when applying basic levelling procedures

· Knowledge of the contents of and terms used in job safety analyses (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS) and the use of this documentation when levelling.

Task instructions

· This is an individual assessment.

· To ensure your responses are satisfactory, consult a range of learning resources and other information such as handouts, textbooks, learner resources etc.

· To be assessed as Satisfactory in this assessment task, all questions must be answered correctly.

Q1:

Discuss two (2) characteristics, two (2) technical capabilities and two (2) limitations of levelling devices given in column 1 of the table below:   Levelling devices  Characteristics (two (2)) Technical capabilities (two (2)) Limitations (two (2)) Laser levelling devices  Optical levelling devices  Alternative levelling devices  

Satisfactory response

Yes

No

Q2:

Answer the following questions related to methods of performing calculations associated with levelling 2.1. What are the two (2) methods of calculating the reduced level of measurement readings taken along a traverse?  2.2. Write four (4) characteristics for each of the following calculation methods used for levelling. Collimation method Rise and fall method 

Satisfactory response

Yes

No

Q3:

Answer the following: 3.1. How can you establish the building line (profile, the perimeter of a building) and ensure it is square and level? Prepare a list of six (6) steps. 3.2. What is ‘level’? Why is it required to identify levels throughout the construction process? Write your answer in 50-70 words. 3.3. Explain the application of plumb bobs. Discuss its one limitation. Write your answer in 50-70 words.

Satisfactory response

Yes

No

Q4:

Answer the following questions related to site and equipment safety requirements relevant to basic levelling procedures 4.1. What levelling procedures should you follow for maintaining site and equipment safety requirements when using the rise and fall method? Answer using 50-100 words.  4.2. What levelling procedures should you follow for maintaining site and equipment safety requirements when using the height of the instrument method? Answer using 50-100 words. 

Satisfactory response

Yes

No

Q5:

Answer the following questions related to symbols and construction terminology used when interpreting construction plans 5.1. Explain the following construction symbols and terminology relevant to levelling procedures: Contour lines Datum Reduced level (R.L.) Write your answer in 100-150 words. 5.2 List six (6) basic elements used in the set of construction plans. Explain each of the following terms and their effect in relation to colour using 30-E 

Satisfactory response

Yes

No

Q6:

Answer the following questions related to techniques used when applying basic levelling procedures 6.1. What is differential levelling? When should differential levelling be used? Write your answer in 50-70 words. 6.2. Explain Trigonometric levelling in 30-50 words.

Satisfactory response

Yes

No

Q7:

Answer the following questions related to contents of and terms used in job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS) and the use of this documentation when levelling 7.1. What is Job Safety Analysis (JSA)? What are its’ three (3) elements? Write your answer in 70-120 words.  7.2. What are the minimum requirements for a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)? List any three (3)

Satisfactory response

Yes

No

Q8:

Explain the following techniques and associated mathematical formulas of setting out construction tasks relating to levelling operations: Height of instrument method Rise and fall method Write your answer in 100-150 words for each.

Satisfactory response

Yes

No

Q9:

Describe the following processes for checking operation and tolerances in 100-200 words each. Two peg tests for automatic level Reverse readings for a spirit level

Satisfactory response

Yes

No

Outcome

Outcome (make sure to tick the correct checkbox):

Satisfactory (S) ☐ or Not Satisfactory (NS) ☐

Date: _______(day)/ _______(month)/ _______(year)

Feedback:

Outcome (please make sure to tick the correct checkbox):

Satisfactory (S) ☐ or Not Satisfactory (NS) ☐

Date: _______(day)/ _______(month)/ _______(year)

Feedback:

Student Declaration

· I declare that the answers I have provided are my own work. Where I have accessed information from other sources, I have provided references and/or links to my sources.

· I have kept a copy of all relevant notes and reference material that I used as part of my submission.

· I have provided references for all sources where the information is not my own. I understand the consequences of falsifying documentation and plagiarism. I understand how the assessment is structured. I accept that the work I submit may be subject to verification to establish that it is my own.

· I understand that if I disagree with the assessment outcome, I can appeal the assessment process, and either re-submit additional evidence undertake gap training and or have my submission re-assessed.

· All appeal options have been explained to me.

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Trainer/Assessor Declaration

I hold:

☐ Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered

☐ Current relevant industry skills

☐ Current knowledge and skills in VET, and undertake

☐ Ongoing professional development in VET

I declare that I have conducted an assessment of this student’s submission. The assessment tasks were deemed current, sufficient, valid and reliable. I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable, and flexible assessment. I have provided feedback to the student.

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