Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPSIS4024 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Source and assess spatial data

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPSIS4024 - Source and assess spatial data
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to source spatial data from a range of media and datasets, and assess its availability and suitability for use in meeting client requirements. The unit covers researching and assessing data suppliers and information, such as metadata and attributes, to determine the most suitable sources of available data to meet job specifications. The unit also covers collecting and setting out data using a computer and software suitable for manipulating and presenting spatial data. The unit requires the ability to measure and reduce data and write technical reports. The unit supports those who work in support positions for surveying and mapping, town planning, cartography and geographic information systems (GIS).No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer with software appropriate for spatial data manipulation and set-out

printer

specifications:

job specifications

organisational policies and procedures relating to:

work health and safety

data privacy and information copyright

physical conditions:

access to equipped work station

relationships with team members and supervisor:

working in a team.

Timeframe:

as specified by project requirements.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Source spatial data.
  • Job specifications for required spatial data are identified in consultation with appropriate persons.
  • Search is undertaken of a range of media to identify sources of potential spatial data.
  • Metadata, datasets and attributes are obtained and assessed to determine most appropriate data source according to job specifications.
  • Potential sources of spatial data are listed according to job specifications and organisational requirements.
       
Element: Assess potential spatial data.
  • Potential spatial data and datasets are assessed for suitability against job specifications.
  • Availability of suitable spatial data is verified with potential suppliers, and constraints are identified according to organisational requirements.
  • Spatial data indexing, backup and archiving requirements are determined to ensure currency.
       
Element: Prepare data suitability report.
  • Spatial data is collected and set out according to job specifications and organisational requirements.
  • Administrative and industry requirements for data collection are complied with and recorded.
  • Documentation is completed according to organisational requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Source spatial data.

1.1.

Job specifications for required spatial data are identified in consultation with appropriate persons.

1.2.

Search is undertaken of a range of media to identify sources of potential spatial data.

1.3.

Metadata, datasets and attributes are obtained and assessed to determine most appropriate data source according to job specifications.

1.4.

Potential sources of spatial data are listed according to job specifications and organisational requirements.

2.

Assess potential spatial data.

2.1.

Potential spatial data and datasets are assessed for suitability against job specifications.

2.2.

Availability of suitable spatial data is verified with potential suppliers, and constraints are identified according to organisational requirements.

2.3.

Spatial data indexing, backup and archiving requirements are determined to ensure currency.

3.

Prepare data suitability report.

3.1.

Spatial data is collected and set out according to job specifications and organisational requirements.

3.2.

Administrative and industry requirements for data collection are complied with and recorded.

3.3.

Documentation is completed according to organisational requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit. The person must also source and assess the availability and suitability of spatial data for two different projects in consultation with colleagues.

While sourcing and assessing the above spatial data, the person must:

clarify job specifications, including extent, content, intended use, accuracy, precision and format of spatial data

complete required documentation, including written assessments as specified in the range of conditions

communicate clearly with others to clarify and discuss work tasks

comply with legal and organisational requirements relating to:

completing records and documentation

copyright and ownership of spatial data

using and storing equipment

working safely

perform spatial data measurements, reduction and manipulation with accuracy

set out spatial data and related attributes, including:

colour

layer

level

line type

line width

text

verify availability of suitable data with suppliers, taking into account copyright and ownership constraints.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

accuracy and precision requirements relating to measuring and recording spatial data

key features of spatial reference systems

methods for assessing the availability and suitability of spatial data

potential sources of spatial data and datasets

range of basic spatial data capture and data set-out methodologies

requirements to comply with data license agreements and copyright

spatial data formats, handling and structure

spatial data recording and reduction techniques.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Source spatial data.

1.1.

Job specifications for required spatial data are identified in consultation with appropriate persons.

1.2.

Search is undertaken of a range of media to identify sources of potential spatial data.

1.3.

Metadata, datasets and attributes are obtained and assessed to determine most appropriate data source according to job specifications.

1.4.

Potential sources of spatial data are listed according to job specifications and organisational requirements.

2.

Assess potential spatial data.

2.1.

Potential spatial data and datasets are assessed for suitability against job specifications.

2.2.

Availability of suitable spatial data is verified with potential suppliers, and constraints are identified according to organisational requirements.

2.3.

Spatial data indexing, backup and archiving requirements are determined to ensure currency.

3.

Prepare data suitability report.

3.1.

Spatial data is collected and set out according to job specifications and organisational requirements.

3.2.

Administrative and industry requirements for data collection are complied with and recorded.

3.3.

Documentation is completed according to organisational requirements.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Appropriate persons must include at least one of the following:

client

colleague

qualified surveyor

supervisor or line manager

spatial data provider.

Metadata must include at least four of the following:

availability

conditions of use

coordinate system

currency

custodian

data accuracy

data description

date of acquisition

licence

quality

source

spatial data acquisition methodologies

version control.

Documentation must include:

written assessment of data availability, including cost, licensing conditions, and constraints on use

written assessment of suitability of available data in meeting requirements for accuracy, completeness, coverage, density, logical consistency and specifications.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Job specifications for required spatial data are identified in consultation with appropriate persons. 
Search is undertaken of a range of media to identify sources of potential spatial data. 
Metadata, datasets and attributes are obtained and assessed to determine most appropriate data source according to job specifications. 
Potential sources of spatial data are listed according to job specifications and organisational requirements. 
Potential spatial data and datasets are assessed for suitability against job specifications. 
Availability of suitable spatial data is verified with potential suppliers, and constraints are identified according to organisational requirements. 
Spatial data indexing, backup and archiving requirements are determined to ensure currency. 
Spatial data is collected and set out according to job specifications and organisational requirements. 
Administrative and industry requirements for data collection are complied with and recorded. 
Documentation is completed according to organisational requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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