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

CPPSIS4036 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate spatial software applications

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPSIS4036 - Operate spatial software applications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to operate spatial software applications to produce, name and store spatial documents. The unit covers planning work tasks and selecting suitable software and equipment to meet task requirements. The unit requires the ability to use a computer and the features, tools and functions of different software applications to present, calculate and check spatial information. The unit supports those who work as part of a surveying and spatial information services team in a range of support positions.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:

personal computer and keyboard

printer

specifications:

organisational policies and procedures relating to:

work health and safety

data privacy and information copyright

spatial task specifications

physical conditions:

access to equipped work station

relationships with team members and supervisor:

working in a team.

Timeframe:

as specified by task and organisational 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: Plan spatial operation.
  • Task objectives and audience and presentation requirements are identified and reviewed in consultation with appropriate persons.
  • Appropriate software application and equipment are selected to meet task and organisational requirements.
  • Equipment and software are set up and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality.
       
Element: Carry out spatial operation.
  • Work methodology and spatial data are selected and applied according to software application and task objectives and requirements.
  • Software application is operated to produce spatial documents according to task requirements.
  • Control structures are applied according to organisational requirements.
  • Technical functions and tools are used to edit, format and complete documents according to task requirements.
       
Element: Finalise spatial operation.
  • Spatial documents are checked and finalised using software functions according to task requirements.
  • Spatial documents are named and stored in directories and folders according to organisational requirements.
  • 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.

Plan spatial operation.

1.1.

Task objectives and audience and presentation requirements are identified and reviewed in consultation with appropriate persons.

1.2.

Appropriate software application and equipment are selected to meet task and organisational requirements.

1.3.

Equipment and software are set up and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality.

2.

Carry out spatial operation.

2.1.

Work methodology and spatial data are selected and applied according to software application and task objectives and requirements.

2.2.

Software application is operated to produce spatial documents according to task requirements.

2.3.

Control structures are applied according to organisational requirements.

2.4.

Technical functions and tools are used to edit, format and complete documents according to task requirements.

3.

Finalise spatial operation.

3.1.

Spatial documents are checked and finalised using software functions according to task requirements.

3.2.

Spatial documents are named and stored in directories and folders according to organisational requirements.

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 operate two different types of spatial software applications to produce spatial documents.

While operating the above spatial software applications, the person must:

plan work tasks to select and access software, equipment and resources to meet spatial task objectives

communicate clearly with others to clarify task requirements and required document content

use a computer and spatial software applications to prepare spatial documents

apply control structures, including:

acceptance criteria

inspection

review

test plans

apply different spatial software applications to use the following tools and features:

alignment

clip art

comments

digital photographs

digital signatures

display features

embedding

exporting

fields

fills and shading

formulas

importing

lines and borders

linking

merging and splitting cells

page and section breaks

permissions

reviewing

sharing

sort criteria

spell check

table of contents

templates

text direction

versioning

identify and resolve problems with spatial data and documents

comply with organisational requirements relating to:

completing records and documentation

file naming and storing conventions

health and safety when using screen-based equipment

privacy of information.

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

features, tools and functions of different commercial software applications used to prepare and present spatial information

organisational conventions for naming and storing spatial documents

organisational policies and procedures relating to:

data privacy and information copyright

using equipment safely

using spatial software applications and input and output devices

presentation and format requirements for spatial documents

technical terminology relating to online help files and functions.

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.

Plan spatial operation.

1.1.

Task objectives and audience and presentation requirements are identified and reviewed in consultation with appropriate persons.

1.2.

Appropriate software application and equipment are selected to meet task and organisational requirements.

1.3.

Equipment and software are set up and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality.

2.

Carry out spatial operation.

2.1.

Work methodology and spatial data are selected and applied according to software application and task objectives and requirements.

2.2.

Software application is operated to produce spatial documents according to task requirements.

2.3.

Control structures are applied according to organisational requirements.

2.4.

Technical functions and tools are used to edit, format and complete documents according to task requirements.

3.

Finalise spatial operation.

3.1.

Spatial documents are checked and finalised using software functions according to task requirements.

3.2.

Spatial documents are named and stored in directories and folders according to organisational requirements.

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

supervisor or line manager.

Software application must include at least one of the following:

database

spreadsheet

word processing.

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
Task objectives and audience and presentation requirements are identified and reviewed in consultation with appropriate persons. 
Appropriate software application and equipment are selected to meet task and organisational requirements. 
Equipment and software are set up and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality. 
Work methodology and spatial data are selected and applied according to software application and task objectives and requirements. 
Software application is operated to produce spatial documents according to task requirements. 
Control structures are applied according to organisational requirements. 
Technical functions and tools are used to edit, format and complete documents according to task requirements. 
Spatial documents are checked and finalised using software functions according to task requirements. 
Spatial documents are named and stored in directories and folders according to organisational requirements. 
Documentation is completed according to organisational requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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