Application
This unit of competency supports the application of theoretical and practical analysis; organisational, sound communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills; the ability to demonstrate initiative and enterprise; and an understanding of technology. The skills and knowledge acquired upon completion of this unit would support the needs of employees in surveying, cartography, town planning, mapping or geographic information systems. While no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply holistically to this unit at the time of publication, relevant federal, and state or territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice impact upon this unit (see unit performance criteria and range statement). |
Prerequisites
Nil |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
1Plan the task. | 1.1 Design is interpreted to identify spatial components to be monitored or controlled. 1.2 Design is checked for internal consistencies. 1.3 Stakeholders are identified and consulted regarding task requirements according to organisational guidelines. 1.4 Project resources are identified and obtained. | ||||
1.5 Pertinent legal and statutory requirements and standards are researched, considered and adhered to. 1.6 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in project delivery. | |||||
2Execute the task. | 2.1 Measured spatial data is reduced to project spatial reference system for comparison with design. 2.2 Impacts of contingencies are effectively managed. 2.3 Measurements are validated and recorded according to project specifications. 2.4 Checks are completed according to requirements. 2.5 OHS requirements are planned for and adhered to. | ||||
3Finalise the task. | 3.1 Results are documented according to project specifications. 3.2 Relevant parties are informed of the results according to organisational guidelines. 3.3 Spatial data is archived according to project specifications. |
Required Skills
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. | |
Required skills: ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities communication skills to: consult effectively with clients and colleagues impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means computer skills (high technical user level) to complete business documentation delegation of duties human resource management in relation to recruitment and performance setting information management literacy skills to: assess and use workplace information locate and interpret legislation and other written documentation prepare and manage documentation read and write technical reports research and evaluate negotiation skills (high level) numeracy skills to: analyse errors conduct image analysis estimate costs interpret and analyse statistics perform mental calculations record with accuracy and precision undertake computations use measuring equipment organisational skills to: coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements presenting business information and progress reports where required (high level) project management skills project planning self-management skills spatial skills to: perform spatial data archival and retrieval and train others in this task perform spatial data management and manipulation and train others in this task perform file management and train others in this task solve problems relating to height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position in actual operational activity and virtual representation understand implications of height, depth, breadth, dimension and position to actual operational activity and virtual representation. | |
Required knowledge and understanding: accuracy and precision requirements information management legislation as it applies to project work limitations of equipment, measuring and analysis guidelines measurement techniques OHS policies project management principles, tools, techniques and methodologies quality assurance principles relationships to universal locations resource management processes risk analysis principles spatial data reduction and manipulation techniques spatial information principles and their application spatial information services (SIS) project contingencies spatial reference systems spatial technologies. |
Evidence Required
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 units CPPSIS5003A Implement a spatial information services project plan, CPPSIS5004A Determine spatial data requirements, CPPSIS5008A Develop a complex spatial and aspatial database, CPPSIS5009A Produce spatial project deliverables, and CPPSIS6007A Design spatial information services project deliverables. |
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: ability in spatial data reduction and manipulation accessing and interpreting design information to identify the components to be measured and monitored performing measurements planning resources relating to people with a range of physical and mental abilities managing contingencies communication skills to consult and negotiate with consultants and staff, recommend alternative ways of completing tasks, discuss changes in routine and procedures, and monitor and define objectives flexibility and ability to anticipate problems and modify systems and practices accordingly problem-solving skills to choose appropriate solutions from a range of possible alternatives time management skills using a range of planning tools. |
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. |
Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (recognition of current competencies [RCC] or recognition of prior learning [RPL]), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time. In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Assessment processes will be appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
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.
Design may include: | digital information hard copy plans maps. |
Spatial components may include: | depth flow rates dimension direction position slope volume. |
Stakeholders may include: | architects clients client representatives community groups contractors engineers government authorities. |
Organisational guidelines may include: | Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments company OHS guidelines enterprise manuals |
licensing arrangements relevant codes of practice. | |
Project resources may include: | equipment specifications operator manuals printed product instructions and information spatial database skills of existing staff staffing resources warranty documents. |
Legal and statutory requirements and standards may include: | Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments licensing arrangements OHS guidelines and environmental issues relevant codes of practice relevant state, territory or federal legislation that affects organisational operations, including: anti-discrimination and diversity equal employment opportunity (EEO) industrial relations. |
Contingencies may include: | equipment failure personnel turnover injury to staff and clients observation errors obstructions to plan weather. |
Measurements may include: | current meter echo sounder electronic distance measuring (EDM) global positioning system level photogrammetry remote sensing tape digitised theodolite tide gauge. |
OHS requirements may include: | Australian standards development of site safety plan identification of potential hazards inspection of work sites training staff in OHS requirements use of personal protective clothing use of safety equipment and signage. |
Sectors
Unit sector | Spatial information services |
Employability Skills
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Application of the Unit