This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

ability to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

analytical skills in relation to a limited range of routine areas

communicate in a clear and concise manner in both written and verbal modes

computer skills

literacy skills to

assess and use workplace information

interpret and understand basic legal financial and procedural requirements

process workplace documentation

read and record data

research and access routine sources of spatial data

use basic workplace documents and user manuals

numeracy skills to

accurately record and collate

undertake basic computations

organisational skills to

manage files

prioritise daily activities

problem solving basic

spatial skills to

apply appreciation of height depth breadth dimension and position to basic virtual representation

apply understanding of height depth breadth dimension and position to actual operational activity basic

understand virtual images

Required knowledge and understanding

OHS principles and responsibilities such as ergonomic principles and practices to avoid muscle strain

operation of relevant software packages

organisational policies and guidelines basic

security management guidelines

spatial database operation basic

spatial data storage technology basic

technical terminology in relation to reading help files and prompts

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function for example units CPPSISA Assist in the collection of basic spatial data and CPPSISA Assist in the storage and retrieval of spatial data

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example units CPPSIS2002A Assist in the collection of basic spatial data, and CPPSIS2003A Assist in the storage and retrieval of spatial data.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of

organising own work load

taking directions

working in a team

using relevant information technology to perform routine work functions

applying solutions to routine problems

accurate record keeping

organising own work load

performing a range of tasks where choice between a substantial range of options is required

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

assignment instructions work plans and schedules policy documents and duty statements

registered training provider of assessment services

relevant guidelines regulations and codes of practice

suitable venue and equipment

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Context of assessment

Holistic based on the performance criteria evidence guide range statement and required skills and knowledge

Method of assessment

Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment

Demonstrated competency in a range of situations that may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information If this is not practicable observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment requires that the clients objectives and industry expectations are met If the clients objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of spatial information services requirements to assess competency

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations scenarios may be used to assess underpinning knowledge in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment questions are to be identical

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory

Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition recognition of current competencies RCC or recognition of prior learning RPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge

Assessment processes will be appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

Computer hardware may include:

Spatial data may include:

Organisational guidelines may include:

Functional requirements refer to:

OHS requirements may include:

Appropriate software may include:

Appropriate files may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Ethical requirements may include: