Apply GIS software to problem-solving techniques

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPSIS4035A, 'Apply GIS software to problem-solving techniques'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Use GIS software to query spatial data.

1.1

Spatial data updates are accessed, read, interpreted and edited to ensure they are in an acceptable format to meet functional requirements.

1.2

Entities and attributes are used to display spatial information that will assist in the delivery of spatial information services.

1.3

Entity and attribute queries of spatial data are used to generate summary results.

1.4

Results from queries are used to present spatial data graphically according to organisational guidelines.

1.5

Entity and attribute queries are applied when using univariate statistics to explore the dataset.

1.6

Routine spatial data problems or irregularities are solved in the course of the activity or via consultation with relevant personnel.

1.7

Keyboard and computer hardware equipment are used to meet functional requirements on speed and accuracy and according to OHS requirements.

2

Solve problems using GIS software.

2.1

Existing spatial and aspatial data is adjusted to integrate with new data to meet documentation and reporting requirements and to add to personal learning and organisational intelligence.

2.2

Geospatial techniques on appropriate software are used to combine spatial layers data to solve problems, highlight selected data features and improve the visual aspect and understanding of the project.

2.3

Spatial overlay techniques are used to solve problems and generate results pertaining to the spatial project as specified by relevant personnel.

2.4

Cartographic integrity is tested and validated to solve accuracy and quality problems.

3

Produce reports based on basic spatial analysis.

3.1

Map or plans are integrated into project reports.

3.2

Results, summary statistics and graphs from a mapping application are incorporated into a project.

3.3

Legal and ethical requirements are adhered to according to organisational guidelines.

4

Archive data.

4.1

Spatial dataset to be archived is manipulated where necessary to ensure completeness.

4.2

Metadata is created according to accepted industry standards.

4.3

New and existing spatial data is stored and archival details are recorded according to organisational guidelines.