Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform geospatial data collection required for tree plans and drawings.
This unit applies to individuals who supervise others and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. Work is implemented with low risk work procedures and to comply with Safe Work Method documentation.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine functionality requirements | 1.1 Determine technical and business requirements for geospatial data collection 1.2 Determine suitability and requirements of using geographical information system (GIS) 1.3 Determine suitability of software application for intended purpose 1.4 Consider features of remote positioning and satellite shadow reduction 1.5 Consider end-to-end capability as required 1.6 Determine asset management requirements for GIS data 1.7 Consider functional ease-of-use, mobility and reliability 1.8 Evaluate future-proofed solutions and outcomes 1.9 Select geospatial data collection equipment |
2. Set up device | 2.1 Complete relevant start-up procedures 2.2 Determine operational data fields 2.3 Determine data tables and associated attributes 2.4 Configure fields for operational use |
3. Collect and enter data | 3.1 Undertake functional testing of hand held device for connectivity 3.2 Use global positioning system (GPS) to supply co-ordinate data 3.3 Use latitude and longitude co-ordinates to locate designated trees 3.4 Correct co-ordinate data at tree site visually as required 3.5 Update and correct tree attribute data as required 3.6 Collect and enter data |
4. Process and analyse data | 4.1 Check data for accuracy for post-processing 4.2 Download GIS data 4.3 Process GIS data 4.4 Analyse data with appropriate techniques |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can demonstrate:
determining technical and business requirements for geospatial data collection
determining suitability and requirements of using geographical information system (GIS)
determining suitability of software application for intended purpose
consider features of remote positioning and satellite shadow reduction
considering end-to-end capability as required
determining asset management requirements
considering functional ease-of-use, mobility and reliability
evaluate future-proofed solutions and outcomes
selecting geospatial data collection equipment
completing relevant start-up procedures
determining operational data fields
determining data tables and associated attributes
configuring fields for operational use
undertaking functional testing of hand held device for connectivity
using co-ordinates to locate designated trees
correcting co-ordinate data at tree site visually as required
updating and correcting tree attribute data as required
collecting and entering data
checking data for accuracy for post-processing
downloading business data
processing business data
analysing data with appropriate techniques
use of industry standard terminology to describe.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
geospatial data
collection of geospatial data
technical and business requirements for geospatial data collection
suitable software applications for using geospatial data
remote positioning
satellite shadow reduction
end-to-end capability
asset management
attributes of functional ease-of-use, mobility and reliability
geospatial data collection equipment
configuring data fields
global positioning system (GPS)
latitude and longitude co-ordinates
start-up procedures
data fields
data tables
tree attribute data
data entry
data processing.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be demonstrated consistently over time in a suitable range of contexts and have a productivity-based outcome. No single assessment event or report is sufficient to achieve competency in this unit.
Assessment may be conducted in a simulated or real work environment, however determination of competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions.
The mandatory equipment and materials used to gather evidence for assessment include:
equipment:
GIS data collection equipment
computer and software
internet connection
materials:
data operations form
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs in the assessment of arboriculture units of competency.
Assessment must be conducted only by persons who have:
arboriculture vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed
current arboriculture industry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Arboriculture (ARB)