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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Obtain information for a specific land management purpose
   • Define information required from data sets
   • Collect and present information from stakeholders on land management and production systems consistent with the local area management strategy
   • Collect information to include temporal and spatial data
   • Review information for relevance and accuracy
2. Assess data availability
   • Ascertain availability of required data sets from internal and external sources
   • Confirm ownership of data and determine access and pricing
   • Obtain data in accordance with industry standards, statutory requirements and enterprise policy
   • Develop procedures to capture data
3. Assess data quality
   • Assess data for integrity and to determine suitability for task
   • Investigate and resolve disparities between data sets
4. Format and present data
   • Identify compatible formats for data
   • Assemble relevant data elements
   • Select data formats to meet user's requirements
   • Present information using suitable media
   • Present information in accordance with appropriate enterprise requirements and Australian standards
5. Incorporate data onto maps
   • Use range of computer applications to transfer information from various data sources onto maps
   • Produce draft maps showing spatial and temporal data consistent with development and implementation of the land management strategy
   • Review and edit maps to confirm accuracy and develop a map key to identify natural resource features, structures and land uses
   • Analyse maps for data to assist in development or implementation of land management plan
6. Review customer satisfaction
   • Seek feedback from users regarding satisfaction with information and presentation
   • Resolve any areas of dissatisfaction
   • Analyse and use customer feedback as a quality improvement tool

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

source data sets that provide the required information

validate the data for currency and compare to ground observations

present data to workplace requirements

incorporate data onto a map

use drafting and editing processes to ensure accuracy of data and maps and to ensure reports and maps meet organisational standards

provide a map key and any supporting information required

evaluate maps for suitability for purpose and value in making land management decisions

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

land management processes relevant to map being prepared

mapping principles and conventions including layout, legends, scale, media, printing and presentation styles

use of software and hardware such as GIS, computer-aided design (CAD), desktop publishing, desktop mapping, multimedia, graphic animation, plotters and printers

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