Elements and Performance Criteria
- Source spatial data.
- Job specifications for required spatial data are identified in consultation with appropriate persons.
- Search is undertaken of a range of media to identify sources of potential spatial data.
- Metadata, datasets and attributes are obtained and assessed to determine most appropriate data source according to job specifications.
- Potential sources of spatial data are listed according to job specifications and organisational requirements.
- Assess potential spatial data.
- Potential spatial data and datasets are assessed for suitability against job specifications.
- Availability of suitable spatial data is verified with potential suppliers, and constraints are identified according to organisational requirements.
- Spatial data indexing, backup and archiving requirements are determined to ensure currency.
- Prepare data suitability report.