This unit of competency supports the application of the skills and knowledge required in supporting positions in the surveying and spatial information services (SSIS) industries.
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1 | Determine and select appropriate software for the spatial task. | 1.1 | Task purpose and objectives and principal work activities are defined. |
1.2 | Appropriate software application package is selected to complete the spatial task. | ||
1.3 | Audience and presentation requirements are identified and clarified where necessary with relevant personnel. | ||
1.4 | OHS requirements to be followed are planned. |
2 | Select and apply methodology to conduct spatial task. | 2.1 | Methodology for work activities that support task objectives is selected. |
2.2 | Resources are identified to support methodology selection. | ||
2.3 | Required control structures are applied. | ||
2.4 | Technical functions, other data and formatting are used to complete the spatial task, and are recorded according to the task objectives. | ||
2.5 | Checks |
3 | Finalise the task. | 3.1 | Documents are named and stored in appropriate directories or folders. |
3.2 | Required documentation is completed according to organisational guidelines. |
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 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. |
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 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. |
Surveying and spatial information services
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.