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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Store spatial data.
  2. Access and retrieve spatial data.
  3. Manage contingencies.

Required Skills

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

analysis

communication skills to

discuss vocational issues effectively with colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral written and visual means

computer skills to network

literacy skills to

assess and use workplace information

interpret and understand legal financial and procedural requirements

process workplace documentation

read and record data and write routine reports

research and access routine sources of spatial data

numeracy skills to

record and interpret statistics

record with accuracy and precision

undertake computations

organisational skills to

maintain information systems

prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

spatial skills to

perform spatial data archival and retrieval

perform spatial data management and manipulation

perform file management

solve basic problems relating to height depth breadth dimension direction and position in actual operational activity and virtual representation

understand implications of height depth breadth dimension and position to actual operational activity and virtual representation

Required knowledge and understanding

classification systems processes and products linked to specification

corporate information database environment

current indexing systems

data retrieval methods querying and browsing

downloading global positioning system GPS and GIS

network and security guidelines

OHS requirements

organisational policies and guidelines

reference systems and their relationship to each other

risk management principles as applied to spatial data storage

spatial data formats

spatial data management practices

spatial data structure requirements

storage media

spatial reference systems

Evidence Required

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 units CPPSISA Maintain spatial systems CPPSISA Collect and set out basic spatial data CPPSISA Collect basic GPS data and CPPSISA Maintain 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 CPPSIS4001A Maintain spatial systems, CPPSIS4004A Collect and set out basic spatial data, CPPSIS4005A Collect basic GPS data, and CPPSIS4014A Maintain 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

applying data security and backup measures

creating a workable index system

managing contingencies

retrieving spatial data

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to

assignment instructions work plans and schedules policy documents and duty statements

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

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 which may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Obtained by observing activities in this 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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Administrative and legal requirements may include:

access protocols and obligations

Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements

award and enterprise agreements

licensing arrangements

organisational protocols for accessing physical, financial and human resources

reimbursements

Indigenous considerations

relevant codes of practice

relevant state, territory and federal legislation affecting organisational operations, including:

anti-discrimination and diversity

copyright and digital copyright

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

industrial relations

royalty obligations

title search processes

understanding of company OHS guidelines.

Organisational guidelines may be included in:

electronic format

equipment specifications

operator manuals

printed product instructions and information

spatial database

spatial reference systems

warranty documents.

Method of spatial data storage may include:

digital

hard copy.

Distribution method may include:

network access to an authoritative data source that can accommodate storage in digital or hard copy format.

Contingencies may include:

duplicates

fireproof storage

insurance

media malfunction

media and formats becoming outdated

offsite storage

storage in different media.

Risk management plan may include:

effective management

budgetary constraints

timelines

clearly identified project stages

sound internal audit processes.