1

Develop procedures for manipulating and analysing data.

1.1

Desired data format is specified, based on job and client requirements.

1.2

Parameters are specified for manipulating datasets.

1.3

New procedures for manipulating and analysing data are documented clearly, explaining the procedure and rationale for development.

2

Establish models required to provide outcome.

2.1

Applicability of existing tools, models, theories, applications and solutions is reviewed.

2.2

Feasible parameters, equations and assumptions are specified.

2.3

Models required to provide specified outcomes are established.

3

Analyse data.

3.1

Processes to be undertaken to analyse and manipulate data are specified.

3.2

Source data limitations and other restricting factors are taken into account when selecting techniques for analysis to ensure integrity of data used.

3.3

Data is isolated and retrieved from its source, interrogated to ensure reliability and prepared for presentation media to ensure that required outcome is achieved.

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

Required skills

analytical skills to analyse data manipulation options

communication skills to:

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

initiative and enterprise skills to:

negotiate with clients

interpret project requirements

translate requirements into design

literacy skills to:

assess, develop and use workplace information

read and write specification reports, including technical reports

research and access information in order to source geographic information

numeracy skills to:

analyse errors

estimate costs

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

planning and organising skills to:

plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

conduct project activity

manage information

spatial skills to:

archive and retrieve spatial data

capture geographic information

manage and manipulate spatial data

read external data sets

technology skills to use computers to develop business documentation

Required knowledge

computer systems to manipulate GIS data

data management processes

data reduction and manipulation techniques

database structures, including the relationship of spatial features of database

geographic information systems software

legislation relating to:

appropriate Acts

copyright

freedom of information

intellectual property

trade practices

line instructions and programming

organisational and industry policies and practices relating to:

custodianship of data

industry practices, policies and standards relating to manipulating GIS data

access to organisational and industry documentation

potential inaccuracies and problems with GIS data

requirements relevant to manipulating GIS data:

accuracy and precision requirements

data formats

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 CPPSIS5063A Produce GIS 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:

producing geographic information data systems that meet the integrity of data standards and client needs

interrogating data to ensure reliability

knowledge of data systems and data capture and manipulation techniques.

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, which 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.

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.

Data may include:

computer records

graphical

user application programs, such as:

accounting packages

databases

spreadsheets

hard copy documents, such as:

books

maps

plans

work registers

information, such as:

census data

community facilities

demographic data

local government facilities

organisational locations

property classifications

property boundaries

property ownership

transport routes

utilities

zonings

spatial

textual.

Client may include:

customers with routine or special requests

external to organisation

internal to organisation

regular and new customers, including:

business enterprises

government agencies

members of the public

suppliers.

Parameters may include:

customers with routine or special requests

command line operation

menu driver options

organisational processes and procedures

time available.

Manipulating data sets may include:

command lines

general query language, such as structured query language (SQL)

programming language

scripts.

Source data limitations may include:

accuracy

currency

source of data

structure.

Integrity of data may include:

accuracy

completeness

confidence limits

currency

quality depending on factors, such as:

age of hard copy

condition of hard copy

condition of photography

resolution

scale.

Interrogation may include:

command lines

general query language, such as SQL

programming language

scripts.

Required outcome may include:

building up elements of database

creating map layers

developing information for external or internal clients.