The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS5031A Plan spatial data collection and validation, CPPSIS5035A Obtain and validate spatial data, CPPSIS5036A Integrate spatial datasets, CPPSIS5037A Maintain complex spatial data systems, and CPPSIS5038A Develop a complex spatial and aspatial database.

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

using data collection methods to capture spatial data

using and maintaining equipment used in the capture of spatial data

operational knowledge in relevant data capture and validation methodologies.

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to:

assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book

assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements

registered training provider of assessment services

relevant guidelines, regulations and codes of practice

suitable venue and equipment.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Context of assessment

Holistic: based on the performance criteria, evidence guide, range statement, and required skills and knowledge.

Method of assessment

Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).

Demonstrated competency in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information. If this is not practicable, observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment requires that the clients’ objectives and industry expectations are met. If the clients’ objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of SIS requirements to assess competency.

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge (in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment, questions are to be identical).

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory.

Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (recognition of current competencies [RCC] or recognition of prior learning [RPL]), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

Assessment processes will be appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

analytical skills to analyse theory, concepts and statistics

communication skills to:

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

provide customer service

computer skills to complete business documentation

functional application of data capture techniques

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

read and write technical reports

research and evaluate

numeracy skills to:

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

perform mental calculations

interpret and analyse statistics

record with accuracy and precision

undertake computations

planning and organising skills to:

coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities

plan for equipment and supplies required to capture spatial data

prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

project management skills to provide guidance to staff and organise data capture operations

spatial skills to:

display proficiency in the operation of spatial data capture equipment

exercise precision and accuracy in relation to spatial and aspatial data acquisition and the use of electronic equipment

archive and retrieve spatial data

manage and manipulate spatial data

manage files

solve problems relating to height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position in actual operational activity and virtual representation

work effectively as part of a team

Required knowledge

characteristics, capabilities and limitations of tools, technology and equipment used

customer relations guidelines

data collection techniques as applied to the use of:

data collection equipment for electronic and hard copy data

spatial data

topographical structures

information management procedures

OHS requirements relating to field activity and computer operations

organisational policies and guidelines relating to spatial data capture techniques

process improvement methods

quality assurance principles to validate spatial data captured

quality improvement tools

reference systems and their relationship to each other

relevant federal, state and local government laws which are applicable to the spatial data capture methodology used

risk assessment principles relating to data capture operations

safe work practices

spatial data formats, handling and structure

spatial information principles and their application

SIS project contingencies

spatial technologies

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Administrative and legal requirements may include:

access protocols and obligations

Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements

award and enterprise agreements

company OHS guidelines

licensing arrangements

organisational protocols for accessing physical, financial and human resources

reimbursements

Indigenous considerations

relevant codes of practice

relevant state, territory or federal legislation that affects organisational operations, including:

anti-discrimination and diversity

copyright and digital copyright

industrial relations

royalty obligations

title search processes.

Appropriate persons or relevant personnel may include:

administrative staff

assessors

colleagues

contractors

field survey staff

land occupiers

land owners

managers

supervisors

technicians

trainers.

Equipment, supplies and SIS technologies may include:

data logger or other mobile computing device

data recording equipment

digital imagery

electronic theodolites

handheld global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

levels

maps (digital or hard copy)

measuring instruments

non-navigational aids relevant to duties, including:

compass

clinometer

distance measuring wheel

personal digital assistant

personal computer-based digitising boards

sonar

tide gauge

tools

total station

ultra high frequency (UHF) radio

vehicles.

Manufacturer specifications may be found in:

electronic format

equipment specifications

operator manuals

printed product instructions and information

spatial database

warranty documents.

Entities may include:

event

object.

Reference system may include coordinate systems that are:

global

local

regional.

Attributesare properties associated with a dataset and may include:

condition

date

size

type.

Data capture methodology may include:

aerial

conversion or translation from existing information (hard copy or digital)

data logging

digitising theodolite

direct or indirect

field

GNSS scanning

manual entry

photogrammetry

remote sensing

sonar

survey

total station.

Metadata may include:

summarised information about a spatial dataset that describes the characteristics of the dataset, including:

availability

conditions of use

coordinate system

currency

date of acquisition

quality

source

spatial data acquisition methodologies

version control.

OHS requirements may include:

Australian standards

development of site safety plan

identification of potential hazards

inspection of work sites

training staff in OHS requirements

use of personal protective clothing

use of safety equipment and signage.

Operational maintenance tasks may include:

adjusting

cleaning

lubricating

maintaining battery

simple repairs

tightening.

Contingencies may include:

adverse weather

equipment failure.

Topological structures may include:

relationship between entities.

Required documentation may include:

accident and injury reports

authority/approval documentation

meeting reports

records and reports of communication

reimbursement documentation.