AHCARB405
Perform geospatial data collection


Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform geospatial data collection required for tree plans and drawings.

This unit applies to individuals who supervise others and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. Work is implemented with low risk work procedures and to comply with Safe Work Method documentation.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine functionality requirements

1.1 Determine technical and business requirements for geospatial data collection

1.2 Determine suitability and requirements of using geographical information system (GIS)

1.3 Determine suitability of software application for intended purpose

1.4 Consider features of remote positioning and satellite shadow reduction

1.5 Consider end-to-end capability as required

1.6 Determine asset management requirements for GIS data

1.7 Consider functional ease-of-use, mobility and reliability

1.8 Evaluate future-proofed solutions and outcomes

1.9 Select geospatial data collection equipment

2. Set up device

2.1 Complete relevant start-up procedures

2.2 Determine operational data fields

2.3 Determine data tables and associated attributes

2.4 Configure fields for operational use

3. Collect and enter data

3.1 Undertake functional testing of hand held device for connectivity

3.2 Use global positioning system (GPS) to supply co-ordinate data

3.3 Use latitude and longitude co-ordinates to locate designated trees

3.4 Correct co-ordinate data at tree site visually as required

3.5 Update and correct tree attribute data as required

3.6 Collect and enter data

4. Process and analyse data

4.1 Check data for accuracy for post-processing

4.2 Download GIS data

4.3 Process GIS data

4.4 Analyse data with appropriate techniques

Evidence of Performance

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can demonstrate:

determining technical and business requirements for geospatial data collection

determining suitability and requirements of using geographical information system (GIS)

determining suitability of software application for intended purpose

consider features of remote positioning and satellite shadow reduction

considering end-to-end capability as required

determining asset management requirements

considering functional ease-of-use, mobility and reliability

evaluate future-proofed solutions and outcomes

selecting geospatial data collection equipment

completing relevant start-up procedures

determining operational data fields

determining data tables and associated attributes

configuring fields for operational use

undertaking functional testing of hand held device for connectivity

using co-ordinates to locate designated trees

correcting co-ordinate data at tree site visually as required

updating and correcting tree attribute data as required

collecting and entering data

checking data for accuracy for post-processing

downloading business data

processing business data

analysing data with appropriate techniques

use of industry standard terminology to describe.


Evidence of Knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

geospatial data

collection of geospatial data

technical and business requirements for geospatial data collection

suitable software applications for using geospatial data

remote positioning

satellite shadow reduction

end-to-end capability

asset management

attributes of functional ease-of-use, mobility and reliability

geospatial data collection equipment

configuring data fields

global positioning system (GPS)

latitude and longitude co-ordinates

start-up procedures

data fields

data tables

tree attribute data

data entry

data processing.


Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be demonstrated consistently over time in a suitable range of contexts and have a productivity-based outcome. No single assessment event or report is sufficient to achieve competency in this unit.

Assessment may be conducted in a simulated or real work environment, however determination of competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions.

The mandatory equipment and materials used to gather evidence for assessment include:

equipment:

GIS data collection equipment

computer and software

internet connection

materials:

data operations form

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs in the assessment of arboriculture units of competency.

Assessment must be conducted only by persons who have:

arboriculture vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed

current arboriculture industry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed


Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement


Sectors

Arboriculture (ARB)