This unit of competency supports the application of basic analysis, problem-solving and teamwork skills and the use of basic technology for data interpretation and collation. The skills and knowledge acquired upon completion of this unit would support the needs of employees in the spatial information services (SIS) industry sector in positions such as field work coordination, data collection and administration.

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).

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Contribute to confirming reliability of the spatial data.

1.1 Under the direction of relevant personnel, spatial data updates are accessed to ensure currency and relevance.

1.2 Spatial data is checked and edited to ensure it is in an acceptable format.

1.3 Spatial data is reviewed for compatibility and to ensure it meets job specifications.

1.4 Updates are recorded according to organisational guidelines.

1.5 Entities and attributes are used to display spatial information that will assist in the delivery of spatial information services.

1.6 Integrity and consistency of data are maintained.

1.7 Keyboard and computer hardware equipment are used to meet functional requirements in regard to speed and accuracy and according to OHS requirements.

2Contribute to spatial and aspatial data editing and updating.

2.1 Spatial data is amended and replaced to meet functional requirements under the direction of relevant personnel and according to organisational requirements.

2.2 Existing data is amended to integrate with new data.

2.3 New data is edited and prepared for integration with existing data.

2.4 Spatial datasets are tested and validated to ensure integrity and quality.

2.5 Documentation is amended and updated according to organisational guidelines.

2.6 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in data.

3Carry out data backup and recovery.

3.1 Data backups are implemented to ensure copies of data are accessible in contingency situations.

3.2 Backup system is tested to ensure data can be retrieved.

3.3 Legal and ethical requirements are adhered to according to organisational guidelines.

4Archive data.

4.1 Spatial dataset to be archived is manipulated where necessary under the direction of relevant personnel to ensure completeness.

4.2 Metadata is created according to accepted industry standards.

4.3 New and existing spatial data is stored in a secure environment according to organisational guidelines.

4.4 Archival details are recorded according to organisational guidelines.

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

analytical skills in relation to routine areas

communication skills to:

discuss vocational issues effectively with colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

computer skills (technical user level)

decision making in relation to a limited range of routine areas

information management

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

interpret and understand legal, financial and procedural requirements

process workplace documentation

read and record data

research and access routine sources of spatial data

use basic workplace documents and user manuals

numeracy skills to:

accurately record and collate

undertake basic computations

organisational skills to prioritise daily activities

spatial skills to:

perform spatial data archival and retrieval

perform spatial data management and manipulation

perform file management

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

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

Required knowledge and understanding:

map projections

OHS principles and responsibilities, such as ergonomic principles and practices to avoid muscle strain

operation of relevant software packages

organisational policies and guidelines

security management guidelines

spatial data maintenance and acquisition process

spatial data storage technology

spatial information systems

spatial reference systems

technical terminology in relation to reading help files and prompts (basic).

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 unit CPPSIS4002A Store and retrieve spatial data.

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:

taking direction

using a full cycle of spatial data maintenance, including:

archiving

backup

recovery

updating

working in a team.

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.

Relevant personnel may include:

managers

supervisors

technical staff

users.

Spatial data may include:

digital

hard copy

image

text

raster

vector.

Organisational guidelines may include:

code of ethics

company policy

legislation relevant to the work or service function, including equal employment opportunity (EEO)

manuals

OHS policies and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles and responsibilities.

Entity refers to a single item created on the screen such as:

arc

circle

hatch

line

text.

Attributes are properties associated with an entity and may include:

colour

layer

level

line type

line width

text.

Spatial information refers to:

virtual data related to the location of objects on the earth.

Spatial information services may include:

virtual data to be:

analysed

collected

displayed

manipulated

stored

virtual images used for planning and implementing the efficient administration and development of natural and built resources.

Computer hardware equipment may include:

mobile devices such as personal digital assistants or data loggers

multimedia devices

networked systems

personal computers

printers

scanners.

OHS requirements may include:

Australian standards

identification of potential hazards

safety plan

safe use of:

computer equipment

mobile equipment

regulated equipment

screen-based equipment

workstations.

Functional requirements refer to:

work deliverables.

Validated means reflecting the true state of a test result, including tests for systematic distortions such as:

confounding bias

information/data bias

observational bias

recall bias

selection bias.

Documentation may include:

audit trails

naming standards

project management templates

report writing styles

version control.

Contingency situations may include:

equipment failure

contractual issues

human resource issues

changes in plans.

Ethical requirements may include:

confidentiality

privacy.

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.

Unit sector

Spatial information services

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.