Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan map design.
- Project requirements, and map type and purpose are determined in consultation with appropriate persons.
- Information is gathered and analysed to determine geographic coverage of map area according to project requirements.
- Required datasets are identified, sourced and assessed for suitability according to project requirements.
- Geoprocessing workflow is planned according to project requirements.
- Scale and map layout are designed according to project requirements.
- Cartographic and infographic principles, standards and conventions are identified and applied according to project requirements.
- Equipment and software are selected and operated according to organisational requirements.
- Produce map.
- Geoprocessing is carried out on source datasets to produce the data required for map content.
- Map components are identified and incorporated into map according to project requirements.
- Spatial reference systems are adopted and applied to locate and align features on map according to project requirements.
- Map is produced to meet project and organisational requirements and guidelines.
- Accuracy of map layout and position is checked against project and organisational requirements.
- Finalise process.