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

Required skills

communication skills to

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral written and visual means

computer skills to complete business documentation

daytoday human resource management

initiative and enterprise skills to delegate duties

literacy skills to

assess and use workplace information

prepare and manage documentation

read and write technical reports

research and evaluate

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

research activities

prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

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

archive and retrieve spatial data

manage and manipulate spatial data

manage files

Required knowledge

information management

methods of assessing existing spatial datasets and dataset sources

organisational policies and guidelines applied to spatial services such as pricing policies

project management tools techniques and methodologies

quality assurance principles relating to the collection of spatial data

project review procedures

spatial data capture methodologies

spatial information principles and their application

spatial referencing systems

surveying and spatial information services SSIS project contingencies

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 Capture new spatial data CPPSISA Obtain and validate 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 CPPSIS5032A Capture new spatial data, CPPSIS5035A Obtain and validate spatial data, CPPSIS5036A Integrate spatial datasets, CPPSIS5037A Maintain complex spatial data systems, and CPPSIS5038A 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 qualitative and quantitative measurements for a project

assessing and acting upon contingencies

determining a collection and validation process based on thorough assessment of all relevant considerations

knowledge of spatial data applied to collection options

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 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

Client instructions refer to description of outputs and may be contained in:

Spatial data requirements may include:

Constraints may include:

Client may include:

Organisational guidelines may include:

Collection options may include:

Project objectives may include:

Principal work activities refer to:

Written specifications refer to:

Techniques may include:

Validation process means reflecting the true state of a test result, including tests for systematic distortions such as:

Integrity may include:

Relevant personnel may include: