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

CPPSIS6018A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design spatial networks and geocoding

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPSIS6018A - Design spatial networks and geocoding
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to analyse and design spatial networks and geocoding. It requires the ability to apply wide-ranging specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills, a broad knowledge of spatial datasets and accountability for personal and group outcomes. Functions will entail complying with and developing or amending organisational guidelines.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports high-level project management activity in the spatial information services (SIS) industry sector. It requires the application of initiative and enterprise, negotiation, problem-solving, planning and organisational skills; the development of technical documentation incorporating mapping and scientific techniques; the ability to communicate graphically; and the application of remote sensing technology. The skills and knowledge acquired upon completion of this unit would support the needs of employees in cartography, town planning, mapping and geographic information systems.While no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply holistically to this unit at the time of publication, relevant federal, and state or territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice impact upon this unit (see unit performance criteria and range statement).
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
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: Analyse and design networks.
  • Appropriate application areas for networks are determined according to organisational requirements, project specifications and end user requirements.
  • Basic elements and shortest path algorithms are incorporated in the design.
  • Representation of networks is determined.
  • Definition of a network is illustrated with examples, incorporating the advantages and disadvantages of different ways of representing a network.
  • OHS issues are considered at all times.
  • Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in operating environment and equipment.
       
Element: Conduct geocoding.
  • Appropriate data sources for geocoding are determined according to organisational requirements, project specifications and end user requirements.
  • Suitability and availability of data are verified with the potential suppliers.
  • Constraints on use of spatial data are assessed against specification.
  • Data is prepared for geocoding.
  • Addresses are matched with spatial locations.
  • Appropriate addressing methods are used.
  • Primitive codes are enhanced for geocoding.
  • Geocoding errors are resolved.
       
Element: Validate outcome.
  • Appropriate network and geocodingprocedures are recorded.
  • Outcome is validated in line with project specifications.
  • Procedures to refine model or analytical processes are developed.
  • End user is consulted regarding suitability of the outcome and amendments are negotiated as necessary.
       


Evidence Required

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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 units CPPSIS5029A Determine suitable information sources to create new spatial datasets, and CPPSIS6004A Design a spatial project plan.

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:

applying remote sensing technology

communicating graphically

understanding copyright and ownership constraints

determining data requirements

evaluating suitability of available data against project specifications

identifying sources of data

understanding the nature of spatial projects.

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, that 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required skills:

ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

communication skills to:

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through graphic, oral, written and visual means

computer skills (high technical user level) to develop business documentation

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

conduct web-based searches and use digital techniques

locate and interpret legislation and other written documentation

prepare and manage documentation and information flow

read and write key performance reports, including technical reports

research and evaluate (high level) in order to source SIS educational information

numeracy skills to:

accurately record and collate

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

estimate costs

interpret and analyse statistics

perform mental calculations

undertake complex computations

organisational skills to plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

project management skills, including ability to meet deadlines

research and analytical skills

self-management

spatial skills to:

exercise precision and accuracy in relation to spatial networks and geocoding

perform spatial data archival and retrieval and train others in this task

perform spatial data management and manipulation and train others in this task

perform file management and train others in this task

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

train others in spatial precision techniques

understand implications of height, depth, breadth, dimension and position to actual operational activity and virtual representation

time management skills.

Required knowledge and understanding:

budgetary mechanisms and restraints

computer platforms and software for image processing systems

data quality integrity

existing spatial datasets and dataset sources

digital image processing techniques

image enhancement, manipulation and merger techniques

information management

metadata

OHS policies

organisational policies and guidelines

relevant legislative, statutory and industry requirements and standards

resource management processes

risk analysis principles

spatial data formats, handling and structure

spatial referencing systems.

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.

Organisational requirements may include:

Australian Computer Society code of ethics

company policy

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

legislation relevant to the work or service function

manuals

OHS policy and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations.

Project specifications refer to:

detailed technical descriptions of the spatial data and its requirements.

Algorithm is:

a formal procedure for a mathematical operation.

OHS may include:

Australian standards

development of site safety plan

identification of potential hazards

inspection of work sites

training staff in OHS requirements

use of equipment and signage.

Geocoding is:

assignment of a geographic value to a pixel of an image via the placement of a desired datum and map projection.

Suitability may include:

assessment of whether the spatial data will meet the specification in regard to:

accuracy

completeness

coverage

density

logical consistency.

Availability includes:

assessment of whether the spatial data can be obtained and used for client requirements.

Constraints may include:

administrative

copyright

financial

legal and legislative

technical limitations.

Addressing methods may be:

automatic

manual.

Geocoding errors may include:

ambiguous addresses

new addresses

post office box addresses

vanity addresses (an address that cannot be located on a street segment).

Network and geocodingprocedures may include:

assigning a latitude-longitude coordinate to an address, thereby enabling the use of a spatial search to take place

basic methods of calculating a geocode include:

address interpolation

intersection matching.

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
Appropriate application areas for networks are determined according to organisational requirements, project specifications and end user requirements. 
Basic elements and shortest path algorithms are incorporated in the design. 
Representation of networks is determined. 
Definition of a network is illustrated with examples, incorporating the advantages and disadvantages of different ways of representing a network. 
OHS issues are considered at all times. 
Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in operating environment and equipment. 
Appropriate data sources for geocoding are determined according to organisational requirements, project specifications and end user requirements. 
Suitability and availability of data are verified with the potential suppliers. 
Constraints on use of spatial data are assessed against specification. 
Data is prepared for geocoding. 
Addresses are matched with spatial locations. 
Appropriate addressing methods are used. 
Primitive codes are enhanced for geocoding. 
Geocoding errors are resolved. 
Appropriate network and geocodingprocedures are recorded. 
Outcome is validated in line with project specifications. 
Procedures to refine model or analytical processes are developed. 
End user is consulted regarding suitability of the outcome and amendments are negotiated as necessary. 

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