CPPSIS6025A - Apply quality control measures to spatial information services industry

CPPSIS6025A
Apply quality control measures to spatial information services industry

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply OHS standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturer specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures through surveying and spatial information services (SSIS) work procedures that support product development and services. It requires the ability to demonstrate a broad and specialised spatial knowledge base and to incorporate technical and creative skills to plan and execute activity to meet deliverables. Functions will entail complying with and developing or amending organisational guidelines.

Application

This unit of competency supports high-level project management activity in the SIS industry sector. It requires the application of initiative and enterprise, planning, organisational and high level communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, and an understanding of technology. The skills and knowledge acquired upon completion of this unit would support the needs of employees in SIS, surveying, cartography, town planning, mapping and geographic information systems (GIS).

Prerequisites

Nil

Elements and Performance Criteria

1	Prepare for examination and assessment of product or service quality.	1.1	Organisational guidelines are analysed to determine specific needs, spatial data requirements and project specification details.
		1.2	Product and service sampling, and examination and assessment criteria are discussed with relevant personnel and applied.
		1.3	Information on identified risks and contingencies, resources, technology details and techniques is identified and used throughout the quality control process.
		1.4	Pertinent legal and statutory standards, and OHS and legislative requirements are incorporated into the quality control process.

2	Examine and assess product or service quality.	2.1	Product or service is examined and assessed against quality control standard according to organisational procedures.
		2.2	Existing information and spatial data are checked to identify appropriate quality control measures.
		2.3	Appropriate documentation is developed according to organisational procedures.
		2.4	Data is analysed and relevant information is used to identify quality variations.
		2.5	Knowledge of process techniques is used to facilitate work groups and assist in the identification and resolution of quality variances.
		2.6	Error analysis takes place and fault is isolated and rectified.
		2.7	Independent inspection, tests and audits are conducted.
		2.8	Spatial product or service sampling, and examination and assessment criteria are applied according to organisational control requirements.

3	Monitor quality control process.	3.1	Quality improvement is monitored and maintained according to organisational requirements.
		3.2	Quality awareness is reiterated amongst immediate work team.
		3.3	Records of quality control analysis reports are accurate and relevant and maintained according to organisational requirements.

Required Skills

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

Required skills

computer skills to develop business documentation and use relevant software, hardware and equipment

initiative and enterprise skills to:

delegate duties

manage contracts

undertake business negotiation

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

conduct web-based searches and use digital techniques

read and write key performance reports, including technical reports

research and evaluate to source SIS educational information

search databases and catalogues

write complex flow chart in order to identify and distil information

write detailed text identifying specific course of action and detailing alternatives after defining the needs of the audience and the purpose of the information

numeracy skills to:

accurately record and collate

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

estimate costs

interpret and analyse statistics

perform mental calculations

undertake complex computations

organisational skills to:

manage information

plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

problem-solving skills to select appropriate course of action from a wide variety of options

proofreading and editing skills

research and analytical skills to:

assemble evidence and evaluate for accuracy and relevance

use and follow academic procedure for research techniques and copyright requirements

use a variety of strategies for planning

spatial skills to:

exercise precision and accuracy in relation to all aspects spatial and aspatial data design

archive and retrieve spatial data

manage and manipulate spatial data

manage files

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

verbal and written communication skills to:

build on others’ ideas to advance discussion and question others to clarify ideas

encourage feedback

explore ideas in discussion

listen and question to clarify and elicit information

participate effectively in verbal interactions

Required knowledge

data presentation techniques

design methods

enterprise policies and procedures across the range of tasks required

enterprise report formats

guideline development

information management

legislation as it applies to spatial deliverables

measurement techniques

methods of assessing existing spatial datasets and dataset sources

OHS

organisational policies and guidelines

project management tools, techniques and methodologies

presentation methods

quality assurance procedures appropriate to project

relevant software packages

research techniques

risk management principles

safe work practices

spatial data capture methodologies

spatial information principles and their application

SIS project contingencies

spatial referencing systems

spatial technologies

sources of data relevant to the research

standard and enterprise preferred referencing techniques

use of metadata

use of relevant equipment

Evidence Required

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 CPPSIS6024A Design a spatial project plan, and CPPSIS6028A Conduct design and set out survey.
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 applying quality control procedures, processes and techniques designing computations determining precise data requirements documenting risks and contingencies knowledge of spatial project 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.

Range Statement

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.
Organisational guidelines may include:	code of ethics company policy legislation relevant to the work or service function manuals OHS policy and procedures personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations.
Spatial data requirements may include:	administration (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 GIS 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.
Project specification details may include:	appendices bibliography introduction computations design details executive summary financial figures footnotes and endnotes graphs graphics illustrations index research findings recommendations sales figures and reports spatial data components spatial requirements statistics summaries table of contents.
Relevant personnel may include:	colleagues registered surveyors site personnel staff or employee representatives supervisors or line managers suppliers users.
Contingencies may include:	equipment failure injury movement observation errors obstructions weather.
Legal and statutory may include:	confidentiality copyright law local government requirements national standards plagiarism privacy security slander state statutes and regulations.
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.
Legislative requirements may include:	Australian Computer Society code of ethics Australian standards award and enterprise agreements certification requirements codes of practice national industry standards quality assurance requirements.
Information may include:	design digital or hard copy illustrations maps metadata spatial data components text.
Spatial data may:	include data from: echo sounder global navigation satellite system (GNSS) unit level photogrammetry remote sensing total station may relate to: depth dimension direction height position.
Error analysis may include:	equipment usage which may relate to: computer-aided design (CAD) digital gauge dimensional gauge tapes templates inspection against project specifications measurements organisation’s quality assurance and management procedures visual inspection.
Quality control analysis reports may include:	detailed technical description of the spatial data and its qualifiers error control records examination records sampling records.
Accurate and relevant may include:	consistent meaning and layout correct computations correct spelling, grammar and punctuation intended meaning is clear no omissions or oversights reliable data timely, up-to-date information.

Sectors

Surveying and spatial information services

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

No licensing, legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.