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

CPPSIS4039 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design and produce maps

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPSIS4039 - Design and produce maps
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply cartographic design principles and conventions to design and produce maps and associated products for use in surveying and spatial information services applications. The unit covers activities to identify specifications and information on which to base the map design and layout, and produce a map that includes elements, features and spatial reference systems and which meets client needs. It requires using geographic information system (GIS) or map design and production software. The unit supports those who work in support positions in a surveying and spatial information services team in areas such as surveying, cartography, mapping, town planning (land development) and 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, printer and required mapping software

specifications:

project and design 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

relationships with client:

client consultation required.

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: Plan map design.
  • Project requirements, and map type and purpose are determined in consultation with appropriate persons.
  • Information is gathered and analysed to determine geographic coverage of map area according to project requirements.
  • Required datasets are identified, sourced and assessed for suitability according to project requirements.
  • Geoprocessing workflow is planned according to project requirements.
  • Scale and map layout are designed according to project requirements.
  • Cartographic and infographic principles, standards and conventions are identified and applied according to project requirements.
  • Equipment and software are selected and operated according to organisational requirements.
       
Element: Produce map.
  • Geoprocessing is carried out on source datasets to produce the data required for map content.
  • Map components are identified and incorporated into map according to project requirements.
  • Spatial reference systems are adopted and applied to locate and align features on map according to project requirements.
  • Map is produced to meet project and organisational requirements and guidelines.
  • Accuracy of map layout and position is checked against project and organisational requirements.
       
Element: Finalise process.
  • Map is finalised and hard copy or digital output is completed according to project 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 map design.

1.1.

Project requirements, and map type and purpose are determined in consultation with appropriate persons.

1.2.

Information is gathered and analysed to determine geographic coverage of map area according to project requirements.

1.3.

Required datasets are identified, sourced and assessed for suitability according to project requirements.

1.4.

Geoprocessing workflow is planned according to project requirements.

1.5.

Scale and map layout are designed according to project requirements.

1.6.

Cartographic and infographic principles, standards and conventions are identified and applied according to project requirements.

1.7.

Equipment and software are selected and operated according to organisational requirements.

2.

Produce map.

2.1.

Geoprocessing is carried out on source datasets to produce the data required for map content.

2.2.

Map components are identified and incorporated into map according to project requirements.

2.3.

Spatial reference systems are adopted and applied to locate and align features on map according to project requirements.

2.4.

Map is produced to meet project and organisational requirements and guidelines.

2.5.

Accuracy of map layout and position is checked against project and organisational requirements.

3.

Finalise process.

3.1.

Map is finalised and hard copy or digital output is completed according to project requirements.

3.2.

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 design and produce two different types of maps for use in surveying and spatial information services applications.

While designing and producing the above maps, the person must:

carry out geoprocessing on several vector datasets with attributes from sourced data in order to produce the data that comprises map content

communicate clearly with others to clarify project requirements and required map design and detail

comply with organisational requirements relating to:

records and documentation

health and safety when working on screen-based equipment

quality assurance

exercise precision and accuracy relating to map design and layout

incorporate appropriate marginal information, including data sources, georeferencing system, map graticule, legend and scale

incorporate raster data

insert content into the map frame data that shows the application of cartographic principles

use equipment, including a computer, printer and mapping software required to produce maps.

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

cartographic and infographic design principles and conventions

common scales used on maps

key features of spatial reference systems

procedures for applying datums and projections to map making

main types of geoprocessing functions in mapping software

map features and how they are represented

organisational procedures for map production, reporting and equipment use

typical characteristics and content of different types of maps, as listed in the range of conditions.


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 map design.

1.1.

Project requirements, and map type and purpose are determined in consultation with appropriate persons.

1.2.

Information is gathered and analysed to determine geographic coverage of map area according to project requirements.

1.3.

Required datasets are identified, sourced and assessed for suitability according to project requirements.

1.4.

Geoprocessing workflow is planned according to project requirements.

1.5.

Scale and map layout are designed according to project requirements.

1.6.

Cartographic and infographic principles, standards and conventions are identified and applied according to project requirements.

1.7.

Equipment and software are selected and operated according to organisational requirements.

2.

Produce map.

2.1.

Geoprocessing is carried out on source datasets to produce the data required for map content.

2.2.

Map components are identified and incorporated into map according to project requirements.

2.3.

Spatial reference systems are adopted and applied to locate and align features on map according to project requirements.

2.4.

Map is produced to meet project and organisational requirements and guidelines.

2.5.

Accuracy of map layout and position is checked against project and organisational requirements.

3.

Finalise process.

3.1.

Map is finalised and hard copy or digital output is completed according to project requirements.

3.2.

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.

Map type must include at least one of the following:

cadastral map

general reference map

infographic map

special purpose map

thematic map

topographic map.

Appropriate persons must include at least two of the following:

client

experienced colleague

qualified cartographer

supervisor or line manager.

Map components must include:

elevations

spatial data features

spatial data references.

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
Project requirements, and map type and purpose are determined in consultation with appropriate persons. 
Information is gathered and analysed to determine geographic coverage of map area according to project requirements. 
Required datasets are identified, sourced and assessed for suitability according to project requirements. 
Geoprocessing workflow is planned according to project requirements. 
Scale and map layout are designed according to project requirements. 
Cartographic and infographic principles, standards and conventions are identified and applied according to project requirements. 
Equipment and software are selected and operated according to organisational requirements. 
Geoprocessing is carried out on source datasets to produce the data required for map content. 
Map components are identified and incorporated into map according to project requirements. 
Spatial reference systems are adopted and applied to locate and align features on map according to project requirements. 
Map is produced to meet project and organisational requirements and guidelines. 
Accuracy of map layout and position is checked against project and organisational requirements. 
Map is finalised and hard copy or digital output is completed according to project requirements. 
Documentation is completed according to organisational requirements. 

Forms

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