• LGAPLEM610A - Manage data within council's geographic information system

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

LGAPLEM610A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage data within council's geographic information system

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LGAPLEM610A - Manage data within council's geographic information system
Description This unit covers capturing, updating, storing, validating and upgrading both data and systems and ensuring their integrity.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Determine data requirements
  • Business needs are identified in consultation with all functional areas of council.
  • Data requirements are defined in accordance with business needs.
       
Element: Implement data standards
  • Appropriate data standards are implemented consistent with industry standards.
  • All data complies with implemented standards.
  • Opportunities for continuing improvement are investigated, assessed and implemented.
       
Element: Coordinate data capture and conversion
  • Data acquisition strategies are developed to meet defined requirements.
  • A range of appropriate technologies for data acquisition is used.
  • Data is converted using appropriate technical interfaces.
  • The effects of spatial and temporal resolution of the information content of remote-sensed data are taken into account in assessing the data.
       
Element: Implement data maintenance and validation procedures
  • Routines for data validation and maintenance are developed and implemented.
  • Versions of data and related systems are documented to ensure reliable historical tracking and accessibility.
  • Appropriate data is collated into one system for transfer and integration into other systems.
       
Element: Develop and implement data quality and security assurance procedures
  • Quality procedures for data acquisition, storage and supply are developed and implemented.
  • Meta-data standards are developed and implemented in line with industry best practice.
  • Regular audits of data quality are performed and followed up with appropriate advice.
  • Systems for archiving and backing up the data resource are implemented.
       
Element: Provide input into council systems development
  • Timely advice and forecasting of data storage capacity, processing capability and other requirements are provided to management to ensure council's geographic information systems (GIS) requirements are recognised and considered in the budget.
  • Input is provided to upgraded or new council systems.
       
Element: Develop and implement data quality and security assurance procedures
  • Quality procedures for data acquisition, storage and supply are developed and implemented.
  • Meta-data standards are developed and implemented in line with industry best practice.
  • Regular audits of data quality are performed and followed up with appropriate advice.
  • Systems for archiving and backing up the data resource are implemented.
       
Element: Provide input into council systems development
  • Timely advice and forecasting of data storage capacity, processing capability and other requirements are provided to management to ensure council's geographic information systems (GIS) requirements are recognised and considered in the budget.
  • Input is provided to upgraded or new council systems.
       
Element: Determine data requirements
  • Business needs are identified in consultation with all functional areas of council.
  • Data requirements are defined in accordance with business needs.
       
Element: Implement data standards
  • Appropriate data standards are implemented consistent with industry standards.
  • All data complies with implemented standards.
  • Opportunities for continuing improvement are investigated, assessed and implemented.
       
Element: Coordinate data capture and conversion
  • Data acquisition strategies are developed to meet defined requirements.
  • A range of appropriate technologies for data acquisition is used.
  • Data is converted using appropriate technical interfaces.
  • The effects of spatial and temporal resolution of the information content of remote-sensed data are taken into account in assessing the data.
       
Element: Implement data maintenance and validation procedures
  • Routines for data validation and maintenance are developed and implemented.
  • Versions of data and related systems are documented to ensure reliable historical tracking and accessibility.
  • Appropriate data is collated into one system for transfer and integration into other systems.
       


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.

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

High level of proficiency in both managing tasks and carrying them out directly

Business needs are met by data requirements.

Reliable, timely and cost-effective information is provided

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables.

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that incorporates the following resources:

complex spatial information technologies including digitising, scanning, remote sensing, aerial photography, spatial phenomena and data

data output and scripting technologies including scripting, query languages, macro development, graphic interfaces, networks and remote access

legislation relating to land tenure, environmental planning, surveying and natural and built resources

information management systems

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

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

Required Skills

planning sequence of work

management of data process

judgement relating to suitability of data

quality management

Required Knowledge

professional and legal liability certificate issued using GIS as part of basis for issue

use and physics of remote sensing technologies, including aerial photography

data input technologies, including digitising, scanning and remote sensing

effects of spatial and temporal resolution of the information content of remote-sensed data

database management technologies

data output and distribution technologies including scripting, query languages, macro development, graphic interfaces, networks and remote access

quality standards

information management techniques

complex spatial information technologies, spatial phenomena and data

legislation relating to land tenure, environmental planning, surveying, infrastructure and natural and built resources

current standards across the organisation and the industry

quality improvement practices

broad knowledge of different function areas of council

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.

Data input technologies may include:

remote sensing including:

aerial photography

digitising

scanning

coordinate geometry

Data standards may include:

standards relating to acquisition, storage and quality as determined by user requirements

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
Business needs are identified in consultation with all functional areas of council. 
Data requirements are defined in accordance with business needs. 
Appropriate data standards are implemented consistent with industry standards. 
All data complies with implemented standards. 
Opportunities for continuing improvement are investigated, assessed and implemented. 
Data acquisition strategies are developed to meet defined requirements. 
A range of appropriate technologies for data acquisition is used. 
Data is converted using appropriate technical interfaces. 
The effects of spatial and temporal resolution of the information content of remote-sensed data are taken into account in assessing the data. 
Routines for data validation and maintenance are developed and implemented. 
Versions of data and related systems are documented to ensure reliable historical tracking and accessibility. 
Appropriate data is collated into one system for transfer and integration into other systems. 
Quality procedures for data acquisition, storage and supply are developed and implemented. 
Meta-data standards are developed and implemented in line with industry best practice. 
Regular audits of data quality are performed and followed up with appropriate advice. 
Systems for archiving and backing up the data resource are implemented. 
Timely advice and forecasting of data storage capacity, processing capability and other requirements are provided to management to ensure council's geographic information systems (GIS) requirements are recognised and considered in the budget. 
Input is provided to upgraded or new council systems. 
Quality procedures for data acquisition, storage and supply are developed and implemented. 
Meta-data standards are developed and implemented in line with industry best practice. 
Regular audits of data quality are performed and followed up with appropriate advice. 
Systems for archiving and backing up the data resource are implemented. 
Timely advice and forecasting of data storage capacity, processing capability and other requirements are provided to management to ensure council's geographic information systems (GIS) requirements are recognised and considered in the budget. 
Input is provided to upgraded or new council systems. 
Business needs are identified in consultation with all functional areas of council. 
Data requirements are defined in accordance with business needs. 
Appropriate data standards are implemented consistent with industry standards. 
All data complies with implemented standards. 
Opportunities for continuing improvement are investigated, assessed and implemented. 
Data acquisition strategies are developed to meet defined requirements. 
A range of appropriate technologies for data acquisition is used. 
Data is converted using appropriate technical interfaces. 
The effects of spatial and temporal resolution of the information content of remote-sensed data are taken into account in assessing the data. 
Routines for data validation and maintenance are developed and implemented. 
Versions of data and related systems are documented to ensure reliable historical tracking and accessibility. 
Appropriate data is collated into one system for transfer and integration into other systems. 

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