Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to extract, compare and manipulate data within a Geographic Information System (GIS) in response to customer requests.
This unit applies to those who undertake data analysis within a range of geographic information systems for the purpose of managing natural resources. They are likely to undertake a range of specialised skilled activities, exercise autonomy and take responsibility for complex work.
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. Develop procedures for manipulation and analysis of data | 1.1 Specify desired data format based on job requirements 1.2 Specify parameters for the manipulation of data sets 1.3 Explain the procedure and rationale for development in new documented procedures |
2. Establish models required to provide outcome | 2.1 Evaluate applicability of existing tools, models, theories, applications and solutions 2.2 Specify feasible parameters, equations and assumptions 2.3 Establish models required to provide specified outcome |
3. Analyse data | 3.1 Specify steps to be undertaken and computer operating systems and applications to be used to analyse and manipulate data 3.2 Consider restricting factors when selecting techniques for analysis 3.3 Isolate and retrieve data from its source 3.4 Interrogate data to ensure reliability 3.5 Prepare data for presentation media |
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 demonstrate that they can extract, compare and manipulate data in response to customer requests.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
develop and document suitable procedures for data collection, manipulation and analysis
use or create appropriate models
use operating systems and computer applications for data analysis and report writing, according to organisational requirements
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
database structures
scripting and commands
line instructions and programming
operating systems used by enterprise for data analysis and storage, including:
UNIX
DOS
Windows
NT
range of tools, models, theories, applications and solutions
data analysis and manipulation techniques
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Natural Resource Management (NRM)