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

Develop an SIS project plan.

1.1

Nature of the spatial information services project  is determined according to legislative requirements .

1.2

Project tasks are clearly defined in the project plans .

1.3

Quality standards and performance indicators required to monitor and achieve project deliverables are determined according to organisational guidelines .

1.4

Duration, effort, sequence and interdependence of tasks are determined from the brief, in consultation with appropriate stakeholders .

1.5

Potential, perceived and actual risk as well as options to manage risks are investigated and clearly recorded in the project plan.

1.6

Contingencies  and problems are considered and planned for.

2

Estimate project costs.

2.1

Project costs are estimated to enable budgets to be developed and implemented.

2.2

Cost control processes  are developed and agreed to ensure clarity of understanding and ongoing management of project finances.

2.3

Where appropriate, project organisation, structure and costs, including spatial technology , are agreed with higher authority.

3

Determine resource requirements.

3.1

Based on the project scope, human resources, equipment and material requirements for individual tasks are determined in consultation with appropriate stakeholders.

3.2

Contingencies and risk management processes  are considered and planned for.

3.3

Higher authority  endorsements regarding resources and equipment are obtained where necessary.

3.4

Personnel are assigned as appropriate to meet competency requirements according to organisational recruitment guidelines.

3.5

Resource and equipment access strategies and management plans are developed and agreed to according to organisational guidelines.

4

Assign tasks and train personnel.

4.1

Individual’s responsibilities, authority and personal performance measurement criteria are agreed to ensure clarity of understanding of the work and provide a basis for ongoing assessment.

4.2

Ongoing development and training  for project team members is identified, planned for and implemented to achieve overall project objectives.

4.3

OHS  issues are considered at all times.

5

Communicate project requirements.

5.1

Implementation personnel are identified on the basis of the project plan and notified of their involvement according to organisational guidelines.

5.2

Project details are communicated to implementation personnel and verified to ensure understanding.

5.3

Specific roles and responsibilities of team members and stakeholders are clarified and agreed and reporting requirements are clearly outlined.

5.4

Project change proposals are considered and changes are recommended and documented according to organisational policies and 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
• present information

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

• delegate duties
• manage human resources in relation to recruitment and performance setting

• literacy skills to:

• assess, develop and use workplace information
• read and write key performance reports, including technical reports
• research and evaluate

• numeracy skills to:

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

• organisational skills to:

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

• spatial skills to:

• exercise precision and accuracy in spatial project activity
• 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

Required knowledge 

• abilities of work teams
• accuracy and precision requirements
• information management
• legislation as it applies to project work
• OHS policies
• project management principles
• project management tools, techniques and methodologies
• project review procedures
• quality assurance principles
• relationships to universal locations
• relevant legislative, statutory and industry standards
• resource management processes
• risk analysis principles
• safe work practices
• spatial information principles and their application
• SIS project contingencies
• spatial technologies
• use of spatial equipment for data capture and data set out

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 CPPSIS6023A Determine client spatial requirements, and CPPSIS6027A Design spatial information services project deliverables.

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:

• applying cost considerations
• assessing and acting upon contingencies
• developing qualitative and quantitative measurements for a project
• managing resource requirements
• planning and setting targets
• knowledge of spatial project management process.

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 SIS 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.

Spatial information services projects  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
• water catchment.

Legislative requirements  may include:

• confidentiality and privacy requirements
• compliance requirements with financial services
• industrial relations and anti-discrimination
• OHS requirements.

Project plans  may include:

• acquiring intellectual property
• acquisition strategies
• evaluation criteria
• financial management
• human resource management
• human resource training needs
• milestones
• performance indicators
• project implementation
• quality standards
• return on investment
• risk management.

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.

Stakeholders  may include:

• human resource personnel: internal or external
• procurement agency: internal or external management.

Contingencies  may include:

• adverse weather
• equipment failure
• contractual issues
• human resource issues
• legislative impact
• stakeholder priorities
• changes in plans
• political influences.

Cost control processes  may include:

• approval
• communication and reporting
• financial authorisation
• financial delegation
• invoice guidelines.

Spatial technology  may include:

• data recording equipment
• electronic theodolites
• global navigation satellite system (GNSS) units
• personal computer-based digitising boards
• photogrammetric instruments
• total station
• vehicles.

Risk management processes  may include:

• adhering to budget
• anticipating external influences
• contingency planning
• guidelines for the selection of contractors
• effective communication and consultation
• effective project management
• internal and external audit processes
• legislative adherence
• milestone review and evaluation
• realistic timelines
• sound OHS practices
• targeted activity.

Higher authority  may include:

• client
• customer
• other personnel within the organisation, such as higher management.

Training  may include:

• computer-based learning
• coaching or mentoring
• demonstration
• formal internal or external training session
• informal training session
• on-the-job instruction
• provision of learning opportunities
• self-paced learning
• structured feedback.

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.