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

Required skills

analytical skills to analyse GIS system options and application architecture

communication skills to

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral written and visual means

initiative and enterprise skills to

apply judgement relating to suitability of data

interpret project requirements

negotiate with clients

literacy skills to

assess develop and use workplace information

prepare and manage documentation and information flow

read and write specification reports including technical reports

research and access information in order to source geographic information

numeracy skills to

analyse errors

estimate costs

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

planning and organising skills to

plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

conduct project activity

manage information

selfmanagement skills to

maintain attention to detail

manage project activity

meet deadlines

spatial skills to

archive and retrieve spatial data

capture geographic information

conduct quality audit

manage and manipulate spatial data

technology skills to use computers to develop business documentation

Required knowledge

complex spatial information technologies

data management processes

data output and distribution technologies including

graphic interfaces

macro development

networks

query languages

remote access

scripting

database structures including the relationship of spatial features of database

effects of spatial and temporal resolution of the information content of remotesensed data

GIS software such as

ArcInfo

GenaMap

MapInfo

information management techniques

legislation relating to

appropriate Acts

copyright

freedom of information

intellectual property

trade practices

organisational and industry policies and practices relating to

custodianship of data

industry practices policies and standards

requirements relevant to managing GIS data

accuracy and precision requirements

data formats

statutory requirements relating to managing GIS data

potential inaccuracies and problems relating to GIS data

quality standards including quality improvement practices

remote sensing technologies including

aerial photography

coordinate geometry

digitising

scanning

spatial phenomena

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 CPPSISA Coordinate information gathering and GIS development and CPPSISA Develop monitor and maintain geographic information systems

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS6042A Coordinate information gathering and GIS development and CPPSIS6043A Develop, monitor and maintain geographic information systems.

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

managing GIS tasks and organisational data requirements

monitoring and reviewing use of GIS systems

knowledge of organisational GIS data requirements

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 which may include customerworkplace 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

Data may include:

End users may include:

Industry standards may include:

Data standards may include:

Internal and external sources and networks may include:

Data input technologies may include: