Required skills

Required skills include

reading and interpreting instructions specifications procedures and manuals

planning and organising resources for data collection

reading and interpreting maps and aerial photos

using computer equipment to collect manipulate and file spatialenvironmental data

using basic troubleshooting and problemsolving methods to checkaddress atypical data

performing calculations involving height depth dimensions uncertainty accuracy and precision

relating direction and position on ground to visual representations

presenting results and preparing technical reports

seeking advice when issuesproblems are beyond scope of competenceresponsibility

working safely for the protection of self and others

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

legislative requirements standard methods and enterprise procedures governing data collection

environmental terms concepts and principles relevant to data collection

operating principles of GPS equipment and environmental instruments setup and optimisation methods and equipment limitations

uncertainty accuracy and precision of measurements and data requirements

data formats

methods for data processing manipulation and management

relevant health and safety requirements and enterprise safe work procedures

Overview of assessment

Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to perform consistently at the required standard

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different situations and contexts Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include

planning and conducting data collection efficiently and safely

setting up and operating handheld GPS equipment and environmental instruments correctly

collecting spatial and environmental data that meet specifications

recognising and recording atypical data

conducting basic troubleshooting of equipment

processing presenting and storing data reliably

completing required documentation accurately

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment

Assessment should emphasise a workplace context and procedures found in the candidates workplace

This unit of competency may be assessed with

environmental monitoring units such as

MSLA Undertake environmental fieldbased monitoring

MSL974007A Undertake environmental field-based monitoring

MSSA Recognise common geological landforms and samples

MSS024008A Recognise common geological landforms and samples

MSSA Navigate in urban regional and remote areas

MSS024011A Navigate in urban, regional and remote areas.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team

Resources may include

GPS receivers and related GPS software

environmental monitoring instruments digital camera and sampling equipment

siteproject history maps and aerial photos

guidelines codes regulations and enterprise procedures governing data collection

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

review of data and results obtained by the candidate

feedback from supervisors and peers

observation of candidate collecting data with a focus on

general site reconnaissance and observations

setup and use of equipment

accurate data recording

problem solvingtroubleshooting

safe work practices

oral andor written questions to assess understanding of enterprise procedures use of equipment and interpretation of data

In all cases practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

The language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required to undertake the unit of competency in a worklike environment

Guidance information for assessment

Codes of practice

Legislation, standards, codes, procedures and/or enterprise requirements

Background information

Specifications

Equipment

Project parameters

Verifying data

Required documentation

Occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental management requirements