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 CPPSIS4028A Organise equipment and supplies.

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:

carrying out field services

demonstrating critical aspects of working safely

determining and marking positions

managing basic risks

knowledge of field 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

ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

ability to select and use appropriate tools

communication skills to:

discuss vocational issues effectively with colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

interpersonal skills e.g. cooperation and flexibility

literacy skills to:

access routine sources of spatial data

assess and use workplace information

interpret procedural requirements

process workplace documentation

read and record data, and write technical reports

negotiation skills to coordinate field activities with personnel

numeracy skills to:

accurately record and correct inaccuracies

analyse errors

organisational skills to:

prepare and administer documentation

prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements and immediate field needs

team leadership to undertake work in a supervisory capacity when required

Required knowledge

abilities of work teams

equipment requirements

industry ethics and practices

industry requirements and standards

limitations of the guidelines relating to equipment, measuring and analysis

organisational policies and guidelines, such as OHS guidelines

planning and control processes

project review procedures

safe work practices

work allocation procedures

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.

Principal work activities may include:

activities and sequence of activities determined to be essential in order to meet project objectives.

Constraints may include:

coverage

datum

environmental factors

financial

industry requirements

legal and statutory

resource availability

time.

Spatial data may:

include data from:

echo sounder

global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

level

photogrammetry

remote sensing

total station

relate to:

depth

dimension

direction

height

position.

Clients 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.

Contingencies may include:

equipment failure

injury to personnel

personnel changes

observation errors

obstructions to project plan

weather.

Risk management processes may include:

contingency planning

guidelines for the selection of contractors

effective communication and consultation

effective planning, including such things as:

anticipating external influences

realistic timelines

targeted activity

effective project management

internal and external audit processes

milestone review and evaluation.

Relevant personnel may include:

colleagues

staff or employee representatives

supervisors or line managers

suppliers

users.

Organisational guidelines may include:

code of ethics

company guidelines

manuals

OHS policies and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles and responsibilities.

Supervisory processes may include:

delegating

implementing

monitoring

overseeing

planning

reviewing

targeting.

Time available may involve estimates for time duration of project, including:

client instructions

consideration of contingencies

consideration of past project experiences

experience of project personnel

location of project

methods to be employed

resources and equipment to be used.

Equipment and supplies may include:

data recording equipment

measuring instruments

personal computer-based digitising boards

tools

vehicles.

Specifications may include:

budget

data capture methods

personnel required

resources needed

project deliverables

timelines.

Personal protective equipment may include:

breathing apparatus

gloves

helmets

overalls

masks and respirators

safety boots

safety glasses

safety vests

sun protection equipment.

OHS may include:

Australian standards

development of site safety plan

identification of potential hazards

inspection of work sites

use of equipment and signage.

Accepted standards may include:

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) recommendations

state, territory and federal legislative requirements

manufacturer instructions and specifications

OHS standards

organisational guidelines

relevant industry codes of practice.

Field tasks may include:

maintaining equipment

identifying, determining and marking positions

obtaining supplies

recording data

driving.

Environmentally friendly manner may include:

placing hazardous material such as chemical-based products, paint cans and used oil into a designated bin and taking it to an appropriate disposal centre

placing recyclable rubbish such as plastic, paper, cans, cardboard, glass and plastic bottles into a designated bin

separating degradable and non-degradable waste.

Spatial business documentation may include:

databases

detailed technical description of the spatial data and its qualifiers

emails

faxes

quotations and estimates

standard letters

statements

tax invoices.