Interpretation of the Framework The notes to the framework are for guidance only are not an official part of the framework. The Board can add to, amend or delete notes at their discretion. Version Control Version Author Release Date Change Description V0.90 CF Taskforce 28th July 2005 Draft Document V0.95 CF Taskforce 25th August 2005 Final for forwarding to the Surveyors Board V1.00 CF Taskforce 13th October 2005 Released Document V2.00 SBQ Reviewed Document V3.00 SBQ 20th August 2007 Board approval V4.00 SBQ TBA Approval Document References Ref Title Document ID Version Owner [1] Surveyors Act 2003 State of [2] Competency Frameworks (Overview) SBQ-CF-0100 V1.00 SBQ [3] Competency Frameworks (Surveying Associate) SBQ-CF-0101 V4.00 SBQ [4] Competency Frameworks (Surveying Graduate) SBQ-CF-0102 V4.00 SBQ [5] Competency Frameworks (Surveyor) SBQ-CF-0103 V5.00 SBQ [6] Competency Frameworks (Consulting Endorsement) SBQ-CF-0104 V1.00 SBQ [7] Competency Frameworks (Engineering Endorsement) SBQ-CF-0105 V4.00 SBQ [8] Competency Frameworks (Cadastral Endorsement) SBQ-CF-0106 V4.00 SBQ [9] Competency Frameworks (Hydrographic Endorsement) SBQ-CF-0107 Superseded V1.00 SBQ [10] Competency Frameworks (Mining Endorsement) SBQ-CF-0108 Superseded V3.00 SBQ [11] Competency Frameworks (Associate Degree Mapping) SBQ-CF-0109 Superseded V1.00 SBQ [12] Competency Frameworks (Graduate Degree Mapping) SBQ-CF-0110 Superseded V1.00 SBQ [13] Competency Frameworks (Surveyor Degree Mapping) SBQ-CF-0111 Superseded V1.00 SBQ
[14] Competency Frameworks (Mining O Endorsement) SBQ-CF-0112 V1.00 SBQ [15] Competency Frameworks (Mining UC Endorsement) SBQ-CF-0113 V1.00 SBQ [16] Competency Frameworks (Mining UM Endorsement) SBQ-CF-0114 V1.00 SBQ
Competency Table for Surveying Associate Unit 1: Personal Qualities Element Descriptors Notes SA 1.1 Are professional in their dealings with the public Applicants will need to demonstrate that they: Have not conducted themselves in a manner that erodes the public confidence in the profession. Have not been unfair or unethical in their dealings with the public. An absence of contrary evidence will be sufficient evidence for this element. Applicants are obliged to reveal any matter related to their character, honesty and integrity which would affect their application. SA 1.2 Know and comply with published ethical codes Applicants will need to demonstrate that they: Understand and can explain the Surveyors Board of Queensland’s Code of Practice for Surveyors Code of Practice for Surveyors SA 1.3 Keep knowledge and skills current Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have made themselves aware of changes in surveying practice through activities such as: Attending continuing professional development events Reading literature relevant to surveying practice Undertaking further formal education SA 1.4 Know what limitations apply to their work Applicants will need to demonstrate that they: Can describe the regulation of surveying in Queensland. Have not undertaken work beyond limits of personal skills and expertise See Surveyors Act 2003 An absence of contrary evidence will be sufficient evidence for descriptor (ii). Applicants are obliged to reveal any matter related to character, honesty and integrity which would affect their application. Unit 2: Collection of Data and Measurement
Use occupational health and safety procedures that comply with the relevant legislation Unit 4: Process Field Measurements Element Descriptors Notes SA 4.1 Can detect errors in existing data and field observations Applicants will need to demonstrate that, under direction of a supervisor, they are able to: Identify errors in data that is supplied by other parties Use quality assurance processes to ensure that errors are detected and eliminated SA 4.2 Understands the accuracy of existing data and creates new data with appropriate accuracy Applicants will need to demonstrate that, under direction of a supervisor, they are able to: Determine the accuracy and reliability of data SA 4.3 Can combine existing data with new survey data Applicants will need to demonstrate that, under direction of a supervisor, they: Are able to deduce or estimate the accuracy limitations of existing data sets Do not use data sources of insufficient accuracy in survey products SA 4.4 Can produce plans that are accurate, legible and useful Applicants will need to demonstrate that, under direction of a supervisor, they are able to: Use a computer drafting package to produce paper plans Produce sketches that are fit for purpose Descriptor (ii) requires evidence that the applicant produces plans for set out operations that accurately and unambiguously identify the marks placed and their relation to works to be constructed.
SA 6.1 Use geodetic reference systems Applicants will need to demonstrate that, under direction of a supervisor, they are able to: Use appropriate geodetic datums and map projections SA 6.2 Integrate survey control Applicants will need to demonstrate that, direction of a supervisor, they are able to: Describe and comply with the regulation of surveying and mapping infrastructure in Queensland Find and recognise evidence of previous surveys See Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003 Descriptor (ii) refers to evidence of previous cadastral, engineering and mining surveys. SA 6.3 Establish and measure horizontal survey control Applicants will need to demonstrate that, under direction of a supervisor, they are able to: Establish project control networks using GNSS and terrestrial measurements Use adequate redundant measurements to validate data SA 6.4 Establish and measure vertical survey control Applicants will need to demonstrate that, under direction of a supervisor, they are able to: Perform precise level measurements Identify the effects of curvature and refraction on levelling and apply this knowledge to trigonometrical levelling