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

present business information and progress reports where required

computer skills to complete business documentation

initiative and enterprise skills to

delegate duties

manage human resources in relation to recruitment and performance setting

literacy skills to

assess and use workplace information

manage information

read and write technical reports

research and evaluate

numeracy skills to

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

estimate costs

interpret and analyse statistics

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

undertake computations

use measuring equipment

organisational skills to

coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities

plan and prioritise project activities to meet contractual requirements

project management skills to coordinate spatial components of projects

spatial skills to

archive and retrieve spatial data

manage and manipulate spatial data

manage files

Required knowledge

accuracy and precision requirements

information management

legislation as it applies to project work

limitations of equipment measuring and analysis guidelines

measurement techniques

OHS policies

project management principles tools techniques and methodologies

quality assurance principles

relationships to universal locations

resource management processes

risk analysis principles

spatial data reduction and manipulation techniques

spatial information principles and their application

spatial information services SIS project contingencies

spatial reference systems

spatial technologies

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 Implement a spatial information services project plan CPPSISA Determine spatial data requirements CPPSISA Develop a complex spatial and aspatial database CPPSISA Produce spatial project deliverables and CPPSISA Design spatial information services project deliverables

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS5033A Implement a spatial information services project plan, CPPSIS5034A Determine spatial data requirements, CPPSIS5038A Develop a complex spatial and aspatial database, CPPSIS5039A Produce spatial project deliverables, and CPPSIS6027A Design spatial information services project deliverables.

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

reducing and manipulating spatial data

accessing and interpreting design information to identify the components to be measured and monitored

planning resources and managing time

managing contingencies

communication skills to consult and negotiate with consultants and staff

flexibility and ability to anticipate problems and modify systems and practices accordingly

knowledge of spatial project components

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

Design may include:

Spatial components may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Organisational guidelines may include:

Project resources may include:

Legal and statutory requirements and standards may include:

Environmental impact may include:

Contingencies may include:

Measurements may include:

OHS requirements may include: