CPP40212 Spatial Information Services

Release 1

CPP40212 Certificate IV in Spatial Information Services

Modification History

Overall number of units required for qualification remains unchanged, but core units reduced from 9 to 7, by deleting ICAU2006B Operate computing packages from qualification and moving the following core unit to the elective pool: RIISTD201A Read and interpret maps.

Changed outcome for some native CPP07 core units. Native and imported elective units updated.

Description

Qualification requirements

This qualification applies to those who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of spatial information services contexts. They may be responsible for wide-ranging operational surveying technical activity and a defined range of unpredictable problems.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Pathways Information

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

Employability skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include the following facets:
Communication	apply communication skills to discuss vocational issues effectively with colleagues impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means apply communication skills that assist in facilitating client relationships, including: accessing, synthesising and using information assertiveness communicating effectively on the telephone displaying empathy, tact and diplomacy negotiating written skills to document follow-up action apply literacy skills to: assess and use workplace information interpret and understand legal, financial and procedural requirements process workplace documentation read, record data and write routine reports research and access routine sources of spatial data document spatial data collection and set out process complete required documentation according to organisational guidelines
Teamwork	plan and execute set tasks in a team environment apply interpersonal skills e.g. cooperation and flexibility relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities work with and lead others on site monitor team activity according to plan
Problem solving	assess client needs and provide appropriate information and followup on a variety of issues within the spatial information handling framework develop basic policies and guidelines pertaining to spatial data systems interpret surveying task requirements apply spatial skills to: understand the holistic implications of height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position to actual operational activity and virtual representation perform spatial data archival and retrieval perform spatial data management and manipulation perform file management solve basic problems relating to height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position in actual operational activity and virtual representation interpret technical manuals interpret surveying task requirements verify data reliability solve problems involving acquired image data according to organisational policies and principles
Initiative and enterprise	apply analytical skills to determine data requirements of a survey project analyse and evaluate spatial information from a variety of sources identify and access spatial information for set task requirements manage contingencies establish business contacts and networks work effectively with business contacts apply negotiation skills
Planning and organising	confirm reliability of spatial systems amend spatial data according to changes identified, spatial systems and organisational requirements source basic spatial data to prepare for data set out carry out data backup and recovery archive data use organisational skills to prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements and to prepare and administer documentation prepare and collect data using basic global navigation satellite system (GNSS) equipment
Self-management	adhere to correct OHS practices manage time
Learning	apply knowledge of organisational policies and guidelines regarding spatial data maintenance update skills and knowledge to accommodate changes in data requirements apply knowledge of industry requirements and standards apply knowledge of legislative, statutory and industry requirements and standards
Technology	use computers (technical user level) to complete business documentation use suitable software to communicate with a GNSS receiver select and use appropriate tools

Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described above for each employability skill are representative of the property industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification.

This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 15 units of competency: 7 core units 8 elective units. The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows: up to 8 units from the elective units listed below up to 2 units may be chosen from Certificate III, IV or Diploma qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package or accredited course.
Core units
CPPDSM3009A	Maintain workplace safety in the property industry
CPPSIS4021A	Maintain spatial systems
CPPSIS4022A	Store and retrieve spatial data
CPPSIS4025A	Collect basic GNSS data
CPPSIS4026A	Read and interpret image data
CPPSIS4034A	Maintain spatial data
CPPSIS5035A	Obtain and validate spatial data
Elective units
BSBINM401A	Implement workplace information system
BSBWOR402A	Promote team effectiveness
CPPCMN3001B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
CPPCMN4005A	Facilitate effective teamwork
CPPCMN4006A	Facilitate effective workplace relationships
CPPSIS4023A	Facilitate effective spatial client relationships
CPPSIS4024A	Collect and set out spatial data
CPPSIS4027A	Organise field services
CPPSIS4028A	Organise equipment and supplies
CPPSIS4030A	Operate surveying equipment
CPPSIS4033A	Participate in spatial process improvement
CPPSIS4035A	Apply GIS software to problem-solving techniques
CPPSIS4036A	Operate spatial software applications
CPPSIS4037A	Produce computer-aided drawings
CPPSIS4038A	Prepare and present GIS data
CUVACD301A	Produce drawings to communicate ideas
ICADBS502A	Design a database
ICAICT302A	Install and optimise operating system software
ICAWEB401A	Design a website to meet technical requirements
ICAWEB411A	Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages
ICAWEB429A	Create a markup language document to specification
RIIRIS401A	Apply site risk management system
RIISTD201A	Read and interpret maps

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.