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

Required skills

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

computer skills to perform basic data collection

literacy skills to

assess and use workplace information

interpret and understand basic legal financial and procedural requirements

process workplace documentation

read and record data

numeracy skills to

accurately record and collate

undertake basic computations

organisational skills to prioritise daily activities

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

collect spatial and aspatial data using electronic equipment and SIS technologies

use a range of equipment in the field safely accurately and as required for the task

work effectively as part of a team

Required knowledge

characteristics capabilities and limitations of tools technology and equipment used

organisational purpose of the employing organisation

goals and functions

products or services offered

OHS guidelines with regard to field and computer usage activity

data collection methods and equipment suitable to spatial data including electronic

equipment and SIS technologies capabilities limitations and potential problems

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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 CPPSISA Assist in the storage and retrieval of spatial dataand CPPSISA Use information technology for spatial information services activity

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS2013A Assist in the storage and retrieval of spatial data,and CPPSIS2017A Use information technology for spatial information services activity.

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

assisting with the collection of data and attributes and the documentation of metadata

operating equipment suitable to SSIS data collection in line with task requirements

knowledge of spatial data collection methods

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 surveying and 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

Appropriate persons may include:

Equipment, resources and SIS technologies may include:

Attributes are properties associated with a dataset andmay include:

Data collection plan may include:

Metadata may include:

Administrative and legal requirements may include:

OHS requirements may include:

Manufacturer specifications may be found in:

Operational maintenance tasksmay include:

Contingencies may include:

Organisational guidelines may include: