Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Spatial Information Services
Diploma of Spatial Information Services
CPP50221
BGJ1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of skilled spatial information system technicians. They perform advanced data manipulation, including spatial dataset updating and management, development and management of mobile and web-based mapping and use a range of technologies, such as specialised geospatial software, remote sensed imagery, 3-D digital modelling, and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).
Spatial information skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian traineeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in fifteen (15) units of competency consisting of:- Seven (7) core units
- Eight (8) elective units.
- Electives are to be selected as follows:
- Eight (8) units from the elective units listed below
OR
- up to two (2) of the eight (8) elective units may be selected from any current training package qualification or accredited course, provided they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the integrity of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcomes of other units used to achieve this qualification.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCV17 | CPPSSI5032 | Capture new spatial data | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OCU94 | CPPSSI5064 | Conduct complex spatial data analysis | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCV15 | CPPSSI5035 | Create spatial data | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCU80 | CPPSSI6040 | Develop 2-D and 3-D terrain visualisations | 160 | Unit of competency |
| OCV16 | CPPSSI5031 | Develop a spatial data collection plan | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCV13 | CPPSSI5036 | Integrate spatial datasets | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCE84 | BSBPMG430 | Undertake project work | 55 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Eight (8) electives must be completed, with at least six (6) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAI5 | CPP50216 | Diploma of Spatial Information Services | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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