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

Required skills

ability to analyse theory concepts and statistics high level

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

change management

communication skills to

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral written and visual means

provide customer service

computer skills high technical user level to complete business documentation

functional application of data capture techniques

literacy skills to

assess and use workplace information

locate and interpret legislation and other written documentation

prepare and manage documentation

read and write technical reports

research and evaluate

negotiation skills

numeracy skills to

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

perform mental calculations

interpret and analyse statistics

record with accuracy and precision

undertake computations

organisational skills to

coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities

prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

planning

project management skills

spatial skills to

display proficiency in the operation of spatial data capture equipment

exercise precision and accuracy in relation to spatial and aspatial data acquisition and the use of electronic equipment

perform spatial data archival and retrieval and train others in this task

perform spatial data management and manipulation and train others in this task

perform file management and train others in this task

solve 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

team leadership

work effectively as part of a team

Required knowledge and understanding

characteristics capabilities and limitations of tools technology and equipment used

customer relations guidelines

data collection methods using electronic equipment

information management

legislation as it applies to the spatial industry sector

OHS requirements

organisational policies and guidelines

performance evaluation

process improvement methods

quality assurance principles

quality improvement tools

reference systems and their relationship to each other

relevant federal state and local government laws which are applicable to the spatial data capture methodology used

risk assessment principles

safe work practices

spatial data formats handling and structure

spatial information principles and their application

SIS project contingencies

spatial technologies

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 Plan spatial data collection and validation CPPSISA Obtain and validate existing spatial data CPPSISA Integrate spatial datasets CPPSISA Maintain complex spatial data systems and CPPSISA Develop a complex spatial and aspatial database

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example units CPPSIS5001A Plan spatial data collection and validation, CPPSIS5005A Obtain and validate existing spatial data, CPPSIS5006A Integrate spatial datasets, CPPSIS5007A Maintain complex spatial data systems, and CPPSIS5008A Develop a complex spatial and aspatial database.

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 a defined range of skills

applying known solutions to a range of problems

assessing and recording information from varied sources

demonstrating operational knowledge in relevant data capture and validation methodologies

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

taking responsibility for own and team outputs in work and learning

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 which 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 SIS 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

Administrative and legal requirements may include:

Appropriate persons or relevant personnel may include:

Equipment, supplies and SIS technologies may include:

Manufacturer specifications may be found in:

Entities may include:

Reference system may include coordinate systems that are:

Attributes are properties associated with a dataset and may include:

Data capture methodology may include:

Metadata may include:

OHS requirements may include:

Operational maintenance tasks may include:

Contingencies may include:

Topological structures may include:

Required documentation may include: