Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1.
New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 3.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply cartographic design principles and conventions to design and produce maps and associated products for use in surveying and spatial information services applications. The unit covers activities to identify specifications and information on which to base the map design and layout, and produce a map that includes elements, features and spatial reference systems and which meets client needs. It requires using geographic information system (GIS) or map design and production software.
The unit supports those who work in support positions in a surveying and spatial information services team in areas such as surveying, cartography, mapping, town planning (land development) and GIS.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Surveying and spatial information services
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
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Plan map design. |
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Project requirements, and map type and purpose are determined in consultation with appropriate persons . |
1.2. |
Information is gathered and analysed to determine geographic coverage of map area according to project requirements. |
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Required datasets are identified, sourced and assessed for suitability according to project requirements. |
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1.4. |
Geoprocessing workflow is planned according to project requirements. |
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1.5. |
Scale and map layout are designed according to project requirements. |
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1.6. |
Cartographic and infographic principles, standards and conventions are identified and applied according to project requirements. |
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1.7. |
Equipment and software are selected and operated according to organisational requirements. |
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Produce map. |
2.1. |
Geoprocessing is carried out on source datasets to produce the data required for map content. |
2.2. |
Map components are identified and incorporated into map according to project requirements. |
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2.3. |
Spatial reference systems are adopted and applied to locate and align features on map according to project requirements. |
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2.4. |
Map is produced to meet project and organisational requirements and guidelines. |
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2.5. |
Accuracy of map layout and position is checked against project and organisational requirements. |
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Finalise process. |
3.1. |
Map is finalised and hard copy or digital output is completed according to project requirements. |
3.2. |
Documentation is completed according to organisational requirements. |
Foundation Skills
This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria. |
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Skill |
Performance feature |
Numeracy skills to: |
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Oral communication skills to: |
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Reading skills to: |
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Technology skills to: |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
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Map type must include at least one of the following: |
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Appropriate persons must include at least two of the following: |
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Map components must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b