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

Required skills

analytical skills to analyse GIS system options and application architecture

communication skills to

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral written and visual means

initiative and enterprise skills to

negotiate with clients

interpret project requirements

translate requirements into design

literacy skills to

assess develop and use workplace information

prepare and manage documentation and information flow

read and write specification reports including technical reports

research and access information in order to source geographic information

numeracy skills to

analyse errors

estimate costs

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

planning and organising skills to

plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

conduct project activity

manage information

selfmanagement skills to

maintain attention to detail

manage project activity

meet deadlines

spatial skills to

archive and retrieve spatial data

capture geographic information

manage and manipulate spatial data

technology skills to use computers to develop business documentation

Required knowledge

data management processes

data reduction and manipulation techniques

database structures including the relationship of spatial features of database

generic query language such as structured query language SQL

GIS software such as

ArcInfo

GenaMap

MapInfo

GIS application development methods

hardware including

digitisers

local and wide area networks

multimedia technology

plotters

printers

scanners

servers

workstations

key features of line instructions and programming

legislation relating to

appropriate Acts

copyright

freedom of information

intellectual property

trade practices

organisational and industry policies and practices relating to developing monitoring and maintaining GIS

custodianship of data

industry practices policies and standards

pricing and access

statutory requirements

potential inaccuracies and problems with GIS data

principles of database theory

relationship between user needs and the application development cycle

requirements relevant to developing monitoring and maintaining geographic information systems

accuracy and precision requirements

data formats

scripting techniques

system analysis and design in relation to GIS

use of macros

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 Coordinate information gathering and GIS development and CPPSISA Manage GIS data

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS6042A Coordinate information gathering and GIS development and CPPSIS6044A Manage GIS data.

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

developing GIS applications in line with organisational and client needs

monitoring and maintaining GIS applications

knowledge of GIS systems

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

End users may include:

End result specifications may include:

Data may include:

Internal and external sources may include:

Industry standards may include:

Scripts may include:

Customising software applications may include:

Required outcome may include: