Unit of competency details

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised  text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1

Scope spatial data requirements.

1.1

Client instructions  are analysed to determine specific needs and spatial data requirements .

1.2

Spatial data requirements and constraints  are identified through further consultation with client  and outcomes are recorded according to organisational guidelines .

1.3

A site assessment is conducted, when required, to clarify the scope of the job and outcomes are recorded according to organisational guidelines.

2

Document research.

2.1

Research on background analysis is documented.

2.2

Reference to all available sources of information  is noted on the documentation.

2.3

Spatial data requirement conclusions drawn from research and rationale for future actions are clearly specified according to organisational guidelines.

2.4

Acquisition requirements  are clearly identified according to organisational guidelines.

2.5

OHS  issues are considered at all times.

3

Communicate data requirements to appropriate personnel.

3.1

Written specifications  on data to be acquired are communicated with appropriate personnel, according to organisational guidelines.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills 

• communication skills to:

• consult effectively with clients and colleagues
• impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

• computer skills to complete business documentation
• initiative and enterprise skills to:

• delegate duties
• undertake business negotiation

• literacy skills to:

• assess and use workplace information
• read and write technical reports
• research and evaluate

• numeracy skills to:

• analyse errors
• conduct image analysis
• perform mental calculations
• interpret and analyse statistics
• record with accuracy and precision
• undertake computations

• organisational skills to:

• coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities
• prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements
• quality assurance

• spatial skills to:

• archive and retrieve spatial data
• manage and manipulate spatial data
• manage files
• solve problems relating to height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position in actual operational activity and virtual representation
• use metadata

• time management skills to present information on spatial data requirements within designated timeframes

Required knowledge 

• information management requirements
• key features of spatial technologies
• methods of assessing existing spatial datasets and dataset sources
• organisational policies and guidelines relating to spatial data usage
• project management tools, techniques and methodologies
• quality assurance principles relating to spatial data validation
• project review procedures
• safe work practices
• spatial data capture methodologies
• spatial information principles and their application
• spatial information services project contingencies
• spatial referencing systems

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 CPPSIS5033A Implement a spatial information services project plan, CPPSIS5038A Develop a complex spatial and aspatial database, CPPSIS5039A Produce spatial project deliverables, and CPPSIS5041A Monitor and control the spatial components of projects.

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:

• determining precise data requirements
• applying cost considerations
• applying qualitative and quantitative measurements for a project
• assessing and acting upon contingencies
• knowledge of spatial data technology.

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.

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.

Client instructions  refer to description of outputs and may be contained in:

• contracts
• memos
• tender briefs
• verbal instructions
• written instructions.

Spatial data requirements  may include:

• administration (e.g. postcodes, suburbs, and federal and state electoral counties)
• analysis of environmental, land and geographic information
• asset management
• cartographic services
• civil engineering
• digital imagery
• electricity
• emergency services management
• environmental datasets
• geographic information systems
• integrated services – environmental, land and geographic related datasets
• land ownership tenure system
• local government
• location-based services
• global positioning
• mapping facilities
• site analysis
• survey marks
• sewerage
• telecommunications
• town planning
• utility services such as water.

Constraints  may include:

• contractual arrangements
• resource availability
• time.

Client  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.

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.

Sources of information  may include:

• contracts
• existing spatial datasets
• historical spatial data
• internet spatial data directories
• metadata
• reports
• tender documents.

Acquisition requirements : 

• description of spatial data required to fulfil client instructions.

OHS  may include:

• Australian standards
• development of site safety plan
• identification of potential hazards
• inspection of work sites
• training staff in OHS requirements
• use of equipment and signage.

Written specifications  may include:

• detailed technical description of the spatial data and its qualifiers.