Elements and Performance Criteria
- Scope spatial data acquisition requirements.
- Client instructions are analysed to determine specific needs and spatialdata requirements.
- Spatial data requirements and constraints are identified through consultation with client and outcomes are recorded according to organisational guidelines.
- A site assessment is conducted when necessary to clarify the acquisition requirements, and outcomes are recorded according to organisational guidelines.
- Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in spatial data acquisition requirements.
- Evaluate available collection options.
- Assessment of technical, financial, legal and resource implications of each available collection option is conducted to ensure preferred option meets written data specifications.
- Preferred option is selected on the basis of client needs and organisational capability and priorities.
- OHS issues are considered at all times.
- Assessment process is documented according to organisational guidelines.
- Develop spatial data collection and validation plan.
- Project objectives, deliverables, constraints and principal work activities are defined and documented according to the written specifications.
- Identified risks, contingencies and resources, as well as full details of technology and techniques to be used to collect the spatial data in the specified format, are included in the plan.
- Spatial data validation process is specified in the plan to verify the integrity of the required spatial data.
- Where necessary, the plan is presented to client for confirmation and approval.
- Communicate data acquisition requirements to relevant personnel.