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 CPPSIS2012A Assist in the collection of spatial data, and CPPSIS2017A Use information technology for spatial information services activity.

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 data security and backup measures

retrieving spatial data

storing spatial data according to established policies and procedures

using a data index system

knowledge of data retrieval methods.

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to:

assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements

assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book

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 this 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 surveying and spatial information services 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.

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

Required skills

communicate in a clear and concise manner in both written and verbal modes

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

interpret and understand basic legal, financial and procedural requirements

process workplace documentation

read and record data

numeracy skills to:

accurately record and collate

undertake basic computations

organisational skills to prioritise daily activities

spatial skills to apply appreciation of height, depth, breadth, dimension and position to basic virtual representation

technological skills to use computers

Required knowledge

current indexing systems

classification systems, processes and products linked to specifications

data retrieval methods, querying and browsing

network and security guidelines

OHS requirements relating to operating computers:

observing ergonomically sound practices

taking regular breaks

organisational guidelines relating to spatial data retrieval

spatial data formats

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:

electronic format

equipment specifications

operator manuals

printed product instructions and information

spatial database

warranty documents.

Administrative and legal requirements may include:

access protocols and obligations

Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements

award and enterprise agreements

licensing arrangements

organisational protocols for accessing physical, financial and human resources

royalty obligations

relevant state, territory and federal legislation affecting organisational operations, including:

anti-discrimination and diversity

copyright and digital copyright

industrial relations

reimbursements

Indigenous considerations

relevant codes of practice

title search processes

understanding of company OHS guidelines.

Method of spatial data storage may include:

digital

hard copy.

Distribution method may include:

network access to an authoritative data source that can accommodate storage in digital or hard copy format.

Relevant personnel may include:

colleagues

registered surveyors

company personnel

staff or employee representatives

supervisors or line managers

suppliers

users.