NZQA registered unit standard
29229 version 1
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of positioning in hydrographic surveying
operations
Level
4
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of positioning in hydrographic operations.
Classification
Surveying > Hydrography
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
The following legislation and documentation must be complied with:
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
TH Standard 31 Standards for Hydrographic Surveys (HYSPEC) v3 (Wellington:
National Topographic/Hydrographic Authority, 2001), available at
http://www.linz.govt.nz;
IHO Standards for Hydrographic Surveys, Special Publication No 44 (Monaco:
International Hydrographic Organisation, 1998) (IHO standards), available at
http://www.iho.shom.fr;
Specifications for Geodetic Hydrographic Control Points v1.1 (Wellington: Land
Information New Zealand (LINZ), 2006), available at http://www.linz.govt.nz;
Guidelines of Good Practice for Hydrographic Surveys in New Zealand Ports and
Harbours (Wellington: Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand, 2004), available at
http://www.msa.govt.nz.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of positioning in hydrographic surveying operations.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Shape of the earth is explained.
1.2
Types of map projections and their application are identified and explained.
Range
1.3
three types of map projections, including VTM, Mercator.
Grid and geographic reference systems are described.
Infrastructure ITO
SSB Code 101813
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NZQA registered unit standard
1.4
29229 version 1
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Various measurement techniques above and below water to determine a
position is described and the errors associated with that determination are
explained.
Range
measurement techniques include: angular, distance, electromagnetic,
acoustic, satellite.w
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 November 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0101
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Comments on this unit standard
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Infrastructure ITO
SSB Code 101813
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016