Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
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To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 11 units of competency: 7 core units 4 elective units. The elective units are chosen as follows: 4 units from the elective units listed below 2 of the units may be chosen from other Certificate II, III or IV qualifications in CPP07 another current Training Package or state accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. | |
Core units | |
Apply map presentation principles | |
Store and retrieve basic spatial data | |
Respond to client spatial enquiry | |
Collect basic spatial data | |
Perform basic spatial computations | |
Contribute to workplace safety arrangements | |
Read and interpret maps | |
Elective units | |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers | |
Contribute to effective workplace relationships | |
Contribute to team effectiveness | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Prepare for work in the spatial information services industry | |
Support spatial process improvement | |
Provide field support services | |
Select, operate and maintain equipment and supplies | |
Transfer personnel and loads | |
Perform basic drafting | |
Read and interpret basic image data | |
Operate surveying equipment | |
Apply first aid | |
Operate computing packages | |
Apply risk management processes | |
Operate four wheel drive vehicle |
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Not Applicable
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Employability Skills Qualification Summary | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include the following facets: |
Communication | communicate in a clear and concise manner in both written and verbal modes apply literacy skills to: assess and use workplace information interpret and understand basic legal, financial, procedural and technical requirements process workplace documentation read and record data record spatial data in index according to organisational guidelines record and report discrepancies between specifications and actual activities record administrative and legal requirements for spatial data report any occurrence in the work area which may affect the safety and efficiency of operations to appropriate personnel complete spatial business documentation according to established work procedures and organisational guidelines provide appropriate information and follow-up on a variety of predictable issues address client in a courteous and businesslike manner apply numeracy skills to: record and collate accurately undertake basic computations |
Teamwork | relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities assist relevant personnel in the data-collection process apply interpersonal skills e.g. cooperation and flexibility work within a team in a range of SIS activities work with others in performing set task requirements work with others on site to perform key organisational requirements within an SIS framework advise co-workers and supervisors of work implications, where appropriate carry out support tasks under direction and according to specifications |
Problem solving | identify and describe different types of maps identify nature and type of spatial enquiry apply spatial skills to understand implications of height, depth, breadth, dimension and position to actual operational activity and virtual representation perform key organisational requirements within a spatial information services framework, working from site drawings and specifications determine and mark surface positions according to accepted standards using information available from site drawings and references |
Initiative and enterprise | interpret and create simple maps interpret and act upon available information using discretion and judgement apply analytical skills assess client needs in routine matters restore site as near as practicable to original condition |
Planning and organising | apply purpose, application and scope of cartography in the context of the project objective allocate a priority for enquiries regarding additional spatial research document metadata according to accepted industry standards collect basic data through a range of methods update relevant files and records plan and adhere to OHS requirements |
Self-management | use time management skills use personal protective equipment according to OHS guidelines prioritise daily activities establish client spatial requirements and degree of urgency |
Learning | update skills and knowledge to accommodate changes in: client enquiries field support services equipment and operating procedures apply cartographic requirements |
Technology | use computers and software systems (basic) use spatial reference systems to measure, locate and plot features on maps use indexing system to locate basic spatial data source use a range of equipment in the field safely and accurately perform a range of basic activities in the use of information technology and equipment within a spatial information handling framework select equipment, supplies and spatial information services technologies according to task requirements check equipment to ensure it is in safe working order organise repair work for unsafe or faulty tools and equipment operate appropriate equipment according to task requirements and manufacturer specifications |
Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described above for each Employability Skill are representative of the property industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification.
This table is a summary of Employability Skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.