1

Develop an SIS project plan.

1.1

Nature of the spatial information services project is determined according to legislative requirements.

1.2

Project tasks are clearly defined in the project plans.

1.3

Quality standards and performance indicators required to monitor and achieve project deliverables are determined according to organisational guidelines.

1.4

Duration, effort, sequence and interdependence of tasks are determined from the brief, in consultation with appropriate stakeholders.

1.5

Potential, perceived and actual risk as well as options to manage risks are investigated and clearly recorded in the project plan.

1.6

Contingencies and problems are considered and planned for.

2

Estimate project costs.

2.1

Project costs are estimated to enable budgets to be developed and implemented.

2.2

Cost control processes are developed and agreed to ensure clarity of understanding and ongoing management of project finances.

2.3

Where appropriate, project organisation, structure and costs, including spatial technology, are agreed with higher authority.

3

Determine resource requirements.

3.1

Based on the project scope, human resources, equipment and material requirements for individual tasks are determined in consultation with appropriate stakeholders.

3.2

Contingencies and risk management processes are considered and planned for.

3.3

Higher authority endorsements regarding resources and equipment are obtained where necessary.

3.4

Personnel are assigned as appropriate to meet competency requirements according to organisational recruitment guidelines.

3.5

Resource and equipment access strategies and management plans are developed and agreed to according to organisational guidelines.

4

Assign tasks and train personnel.

4.1

Individual’s responsibilities, authority and personal performance measurement criteria are agreed to ensure clarity of understanding of the work and provide a basis for ongoing assessment.

4.2

Ongoing development and training for project team members is identified, planned for and implemented to achieve overall project objectives.

4.3

OHS issues are considered at all times.

5

Communicate project requirements.

5.1

Implementation personnel are identified on the basis of the project plan and notified of their involvement according to organisational guidelines.

5.2

Project details are communicated to implementation personnel and verified to ensure understanding.

5.3

Specific roles and responsibilities of team members and stakeholders are clarified and agreed and reporting requirements are clearly outlined.

5.4

Project change proposals are considered and changes are recommended and documented according to organisational policies and guidelines.

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

Required skills

communication skills to:

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

present information

computer skills to develop business documentation

initiative and enterprise skills to:

delegate duties

manage human resources in relation to recruitment and performance setting

literacy skills to:

assess, develop and use workplace information

read and write key performance reports, including technical reports

research and evaluate

numeracy skills to:

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

estimate costs

interpret and analyse statistics

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

undertake high level computations

organisational skills to:

plan and coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities

plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

spatial skills to:

exercise precision and accuracy in spatial project activity

archive and retrieve spatial data

manage and manipulate spatial data

manage files

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

Required knowledge

abilities of work teams

accuracy and precision requirements

information management

legislation as it applies to project work

OHS policies

project management principles

project management tools, techniques and methodologies

project review procedures

quality assurance principles

relationships to universal locations

relevant legislative, statutory and industry standards

resource management processes

risk analysis principles

safe work practices

spatial information principles and their application

SIS project contingencies

spatial technologies

use of spatial equipment for data capture and data set out

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 CPPSIS6023A Determine client spatial requirements, and CPPSIS6027A Design spatial information services project deliverables.

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:

applying cost considerations

assessing and acting upon contingencies

developing qualitative and quantitative measurements for a project

managing resource requirements

planning and setting targets

knowledge of spatial project management process.

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.

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.

Spatial information services projects may include:

administration (e.g. postcodes, suburbs, and federal and state electoral counties)

analysis of environmental, land and geographic information

asset management

cartographic services

civil engineering

digital imagery

electricity

emergency services management

environmental datasets

geographic information systems

integrated services – environmental, land and geographic related datasets

land ownership tenure system

local government

location-based services

global positioning

mapping facilities

site analysis

survey marks

sewerage

telecommunications

town planning

utility services such as water

water catchment.

Legislative requirements may include:

confidentiality and privacy requirements

compliance requirements with financial services

industrial relations and anti-discrimination

OHS requirements.

Project plans may include:

acquiring intellectual property

acquisition strategies

evaluation criteria

financial management

human resource management

human resource training needs

milestones

performance indicators

project implementation

quality standards

return on investment

risk management.

Organisational guidelines may include:

code of ethics

company policy

legislation relevant to the work or service function

manuals

OHS policies and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles and responsibilities.

Stakeholders may include:

human resource personnel: internal or external

procurement agency: internal or external management.

Contingencies may include:

adverse weather

equipment failure

contractual issues

human resource issues

legislative impact

stakeholder priorities

changes in plans

political influences.

Cost control processes may include:

approval

communication and reporting

financial authorisation

financial delegation

invoice guidelines.

Spatial technology may include:

data recording equipment

electronic theodolites

global navigation satellite system (GNSS) units

personal computer-based digitising boards

photogrammetric instruments

total station

vehicles.

Risk management processes may include:

adhering to budget

anticipating external influences

contingency planning

guidelines for the selection of contractors

effective communication and consultation

effective project management

internal and external audit processes

legislative adherence

milestone review and evaluation

realistic timelines

sound OHS practices

targeted activity.

Higher authority may include:

client

customer

other personnel within the organisation, such as higher management.

Training may include:

computer-based learning

coaching or mentoring

demonstration

formal internal or external training session

informal training session

on-the-job instruction

provision of learning opportunities

self-paced learning

structured feedback.

OHS may include:

Australian standards

development of site safety plan

identification of potential hazards

inspection of work sites

training staff in OHS requirements

use of equipment and signage.