T Levels focus on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships. Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry.
Geospatial Survey Technicians collect geospatial data (data relating to geographic position on the earth’s surface) for use in the creation of maps, satellite navigation systems (Satnavs), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), construction of infrastructure including roads, buildings, bridges, offshore construction such as wind turbines and oil rigs, the identification of local, suburban or international boundaries, military, mining and a wide range of other purposes. Geospatial Technicians use a wide range of technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and electronic data capture tools and processes, such as Building Information Modelling.
K1: How to capture, process, manage, use and quality assure geospatial data and undertake relevant calculations
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K2: The principles and responsibilities imposed by law, codes of practice and other regulations
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K3: The principles of mapping and geographic information sciences and accuracy, scale, currency and fitness for purpose of hardcopy and/or digital maps, drawings, imagery and plans
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K4: Take, record and document geospatial measurements to the required specification. The principles and limitations of measurement and the techniques used to gather spatial data. Be aware of the importance of co- ordinate systems, projections, transformations and datums.
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K5: Appropriate geospatial technologies (must include Geographic Information Systems) and the application of these systems
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K6: How and why sustainability seeks to balance economic, environmental and social objectives
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K7: The principles of law relating to land ownership and boundaries and the appropriate permissions required to undertake geospatial survey work
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K8: How to manage their own time and tasks, communicate and negotiate effectively and know how to plan and prepare work to meet client and budgetary requirements
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S1: Capture, process, manage, use and quality assure geospatial data. Perform relevant calculations
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S2: Demonstrate the application of health and safety issues and the requirements for compliance. Plan and prepare appropriate risk assessment and method statements
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S3: Apply knowledge of the principles of mapping and geographic information sciences in practice
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S4: Take geospatial measurements using basic and/or advanced instrumentation, such as an Electronic Distance Measurement devices, automatic levels, lasers, scanners, and Global Positioning Systems. Present, record and document appropriate information gained from measurement to the required specification. Specify and plan surveys and the instrumentation needs
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S5: Use appropriate methodology and technology to collect relevant digital data. (must include use of Geographic Information Systems)
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S6: Apply knowledge to comply with relevant legislation and regulations when undertaking geospatial work
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S7: Effectively manage time and tasks, communicate and negotiate effectively and plan and prepare appropriate methodologies and technologies. Use effective techniques for conflict avoidance
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B1: Provide the best possible service, with attention to detail meeting all deadlines set
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B2: Develop trust by working in a professional and positive manner at all times and be honest and straightforward
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B3: Treat everyone with courtesy, politeness and respect
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B4: Be accountable for your own actions
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B5: Seek advice and explanation and seek feedback on your own performance
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B6: Participate willingly in learning from and observing others
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B7: Work with other parties from collection to delivery of geospatial data ensuring the sharing of knowledge
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Qualification type: T Level
Qualification level: 3
Awarding organisation: Pearson
Approval date: 01/04/2020
Available from: 01/09/2020
Occupational specialism: Surveying and design for construction and the built environment
ST0491 Geospatial survey technician
ST0266 Digital engineering technician
ST0332 Surveying technician
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