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.

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:

selecting, using and maintaining equipment for spatial data collection

gathering spatial data

knowledge of metadata recording processes.

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 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

communication skills to:

discuss vocational issues effectively with colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

computer skills to develop business documentation

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

read and record data

read and interpret datums and projections

numeracy skills to:

accurately record and collate

undertake basic computations

organisational skills to prioritise daily activities

spatial skills to:

perform basic spatial and aspatial data collection in an accurate manner

use spatial information technology to perform basic data collection

work effectively as part of a team

use a range of equipment in the field safely, accurately and as required for the task

Required knowledge

characteristics, capabilities and limitations of tools, technology and equipment used

data collection methods and equipment suitable to spatial data, including electronic

organisational policies and guidelines relating to data storage and retrieval practices

OHS guidelines relating to operating computers

processes for recording metadata

spatial and aspatial data acquisition methods, including using electronic equipment

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.

Appropriate persons may include:

assessors

colleagues

managers

supervisors

trainers.

SIS technologies may include:

data recording equipment

digital imagery

handheld global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

maps (digital or hard copy)

measuring instruments

non-navigational aids relevant to duties, including:

compass

clinometer

distance measuring wheel

personal digital assistant

personal computer-based digitising boards

tools

ultra high frequency (UHF) radio.

Attributesare properties associated with a dataset and may include:

condition

date

size

type.

Data collection plan may include:

data logging

digitising theodolite

GNSS scanning

photogrammetry

remote sensing

sonar

survey

total station.

Metadata is 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.

Administrative and legal requirements may include:

Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements

award and enterprise agreements

company OHS guidelines

licensing arrangements

relevant codes of practice

relevant state, territory or federal legislation that affects organisational operations, including:

anti-discrimination and diversity

industrial relations.

Relevant personnel may include:

colleagues

registered surveyors

site personnel

staff or employee representatives

supervisors or line managers

suppliers

users.

OHS requirements may include:

Australian standards

development of site safety plan

identification of potential hazards

inspection of work sites

training staff in OHS requirements

use of personal protective equipment and clothing.

Manufacturer specifications may be found in:

electronic format

equipment specifications

operator manuals

printed product instructions and information

spatial database

warranty documents.

Operational maintenance tasks may include:

adjusting

cleaning

lubricating

tightening

maintaining battery

simple repairs.

Contingencies may include:

adverse weather

equipment failure.

Required documentation may include:

accident and injury reports

authority/approval documentation

meeting reports

records and reports of communication

reimbursements.

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.