CPP50212 - Diploma of Spatial Information Services

Diploma of Spatial Information Services

Qualification requirements

This qualification applies to those who provide guidance in spatial information services activity. They analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative and conceptual competencies. Their knowledge base may be highly specialised or broad within the surveying and spatial information services (SSIS) field, and they may be responsible for group outcomes.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Subjects

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 16 units of competency: 7 core units 9 elective units. The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows: up to 9 units from the elective units listed below up to 2 units may be chosen from Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package or accredited course.
Core units

CPPSIS5031A	Plan spatial data collection and validation
CPPSIS5032A	Capture new spatial data
CPPSIS5033A	Implement a spatial information services project plan
CPPSIS5036A	Integrate spatial datasets
CPPSIS5039A	Produce spatial project deliverables
CPPSIS5059A	Determine suitable information sources to create new spatial datasets
CPPSIS6040A	Develop 2-D and 3-D terrain visualisations

Elective units

AHCLPW404A	Produce maps for land management purposes
BSBFIM501A	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBITU402A	Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBOHS509A	Ensure a safe workplace
BSBWOR502B	Ensure team effectiveness
CPPCMN4002B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CPPSIS5034A	Determine spatial data requirements
CPPSIS5035A	Obtain and validate spatial data
CPPSIS5037A	Maintain complex spatial data systems
CPPSIS5038A	Develop a complex spatial and aspatial database
CPPSIS5040A	Collate and interpret spatial data
CPPSIS5041A	Monitor and control the spatial components of projects
CPPSIS5042A	Maintain effective internal and external spatial communication networks
CPPSIS5043A	Design a spatial data storage system
CPPSIS5045A	Undertake spatial process improvement to reduce costs and improve service
CPPSIS5060A	Use complex spreadsheets for spatial information
CPPSIS5062A	Conduct photogrammetric mapping
CPPSIS5063A	Produce GIS data
CPPSIS5064A	Manipulate and analyse GIS data
ICAICT307A	Customise packaged software applications for clients
ICAICT308A	Use advanced features of computer applications
ICAICT409A	Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products
ICPKN315C	Apply knowledge and requirements of the multimedia sector
RIIRIS401A	Apply site risk management system
PSPLAND302A	Investigate tenure and land use history
PSPLAND501A	Review planning documents and environmental assessments

Pathways...

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

Employability skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include the following facets:
Communication	communicate data acquisition requirements to relevant personnel communicate and consult effectively with clients and colleagues impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means apply 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
Teamwork	relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities work effectively as a team apply team leadership skills guide staff assisting in the data-collection process allocate work to individuals matching known competency and capacity to work within organisational policy consult relevant personnel to identify requirements for spatial data and constraints refer exception reports to relevant personnel encourage clients to evaluate spatial product and service options to satisfy their needs according to company requirements work effectively with business contacts advise co-workers and supervisors promptly of work implications
Problem solving	evaluate spatial information to apply knowledge to plan future collection requirements scope spatial data acquisition requirements analyse client instructions to determine specific needs and spatial data requirements evaluate available collection options capture new data using a variety of methods apply spatial skills to: understand the holistic implications of height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position to actual operational activity and virtual representation exercise precision and accuracy in relation to terrain visualisations solve complex problems relating to height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position in actual operational activity and virtual representation
Initiative and enterprise	select preferred option on the basis of client needs and organisational capability and priorities develop spatial data collection and validation plan incorporate technical problems and management requirements and apply appropriate solutions to a range of data collection situations apply creative and conceptual skills create 2-D drawings create and modify a 3-D model or digital elevation model use a contour plan of an area for analytical purposes
Planning and organising	plan spatial data collection and validation plan and execute the data capture process in a supervisory capacity prepare for data collection schedule key activities and timelines with full consideration given to specification, available resources and organisational requirements prepare 2-D or 3-D digital elevation model
Self-management	delegate duties prioritise activities apply time management skills
Learning	update skills and knowledge to accommodate changes in spatial data acquisition requirements and in operating environment and equipment train others in spatial precision techniques
Technology	use a computer (high technical user level) to complete business documentation exercise precision and accuracy in relation to the use of electronic equipment assess spatial computing platforms and software systems for suitability against specification

Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described above for each employability skill are representative of the property industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification.

This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.