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.

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:

producing spatial documents using selected methodology and software packages

using help manuals and online help

applying knowledge of software packages to spatial tasks.

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 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.

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

Required skills

communication skills to:

determine the software requirements of a spatial project

discuss software issues effectively with colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

seek assistance and expert advice

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

interpret user manuals and help functions

process workplace documentation

read, record data, and write technical reports

research and access routine sources of spatial data

numeracy skills to:

enter simple formulas into spreadsheets

undertake computations

spatial skills to solve basic problems relating to height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position in operational activity and virtual representation

technology skills to:

operate a personal computer (PC) and printer

operate a keyboard to enter text and numerical data

use software packages

Required knowledge

features and functions of commercial software packages

import and export software functions

OHS principles and responsibilities for ergonomics, such as those relating to work periods and breaks

procedures for the use of input and output devices

procedures for linking documents

purpose, use and functions of applications

software packages used by the organisation

spatial practices relating to using software

technical terminology relating to reading help files and responding to system help

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.

Objectives may include:

agreed client requirements

written spatial data specifications.

Software application may include:

database

email

graphics

spreadsheet:

Apple iWorks, such as Numbers

Gnumeric

Microsoft Excel

Open Office

word processing.

Spatial may include:

geospatial

geographic information systems (GIS)

photogrammetry

remote sensing

surveying.

Control structures may include:

acceptance criteria

inspection

review process

test plans.

Technical functions, other data and formatting may include:

alignment

clip art

comments

data and other software applications

digital photographs

digital signatures

display features

embedding

exporting

fields

fills or shading

formulas

graphics

importing

lines and borders

linking

merge cells

page and section breaks

permissions

reviewing

sharing

sort criteria

split cell

table of contents

templates

text direction

versioning.

Organisational guidelines may include:

code of ethics

company policy

legislation relevant to the work or service function manuals

OHS policies and procedures relating to:

avoiding radiation from computer screens

chair height, seat and back adjustment

document holder

equipment that is reasonably adjusted to meet personal needs

exercise breaks

footrest

lighting

posture

screen position

workstation height and layout

practices and guidelines outlining work roles and responsibilities.