CPPSSI6033 - Conduct underground mine surveysCPPSSI6033Conduct underground mine surveys

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct underground mine surveying operations that comply with standards, legislation and regulations applicable to the mining industry. It includes identifying objectives, and organising resources and planning to support an underground mine surveying operation. The unit also includes the use of specialised survey equipment to capture and reduce data for the creation of mine drawings.

This unit is suitable for surveyors who use broad theoretical and technical knowledge to analyse information as well as interpret and provide solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex surveying/spatial information problems. The unit supports those who work in a technical management role in an underground mining environment.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with relevant state/territory regulations that govern surveying work, as well as work health and safety (WHS), regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

Cadastral surveying must be undertaken under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Users must check with the relevant regulatory state/territory authority before delivery.

Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states/territories where mining surveying must be undertaken under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.