Elements and Performance Criteria

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
industrial relations.
Environmental impact may include:
contamination of soil, groundwater and surface water
erosion
leakage of chemicals.
Contingencies may include:
environmental issues
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 navigation satellite system (GNSS)
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.

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 CPPSIS5033A Implement a spatial information services project plan, CPPSIS5034A Determine spatial data requirements, CPPSIS5038A Develop a complex spatial and aspatial database, CPPSIS5039A Produce spatial project deliverables, and CPPSIS6027A 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:
reducing and manipulating spatial data
accessing and interpreting design information to identify the components to be measured and monitored
planning resources and managing time
managing contingencies
communication skills to consult and negotiate with consultants and staff
flexibility and ability to anticipate problems and modify systems and practices accordingly
knowledge of spatial project components.
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.