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Produce maps for land management purposes

Produce maps for land management purposes

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLPW410
State Code
OCS89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
031103 - Mapping Science
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to access geographical information and incorporate it into maps for use in land management.The unit applies to individuals whose job role includes preparing maps by hand or by using geographical information systems (GIS) for land management purposes, and applying specialist skills to provide solutions to technical and unpredictable problems. They work autonomously, instruct, and monitor the work of others within a team. They use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain information for a specific land management purpose
  • 1.1 Define information required from data sets
  • 1.2 Collect and record information from stakeholders consistent with local area management strategy
  • 1.3 Collect temporal and spatial data
  • 1.4 Review information for relevance and accuracy
2. Assess data availability
  • 2.1 Ascertain availability of data sets
  • 2.2 Establish intellectual property ownership of data and access requirements
  • 2.3 Obtain data in accordance with industry standards, statutory requirements and enterprise policy
  • 2.4 Develop procedures to capture data
3. Assess data quality
  • 3.1 Assess data for integrity and suitability for task
  • 3.2 Investigate and resolve disparities between data sets
4. Format and present data
  • 4.1 Identify compatible formats for data
  • 4.2 Assemble data elements according to proposed map purpose
  • 4.3 Select data formats to meet user's requirements
  • 4.4 Present information using suitable media
  • 4.5 Present information according to workplace requirements and Australian Standards
5. Incorporate data onto maps
  • 5.1 Use computer applications to manipulate data onto maps
  • 5.2 Produce draft maps showing spatial and temporal data according to land management strategy
  • 5.3 Review and edit maps to ensure accuracy
  • 5.4 Develop a key to identify map elements according to purpose
  • 5.5 Analyse map for data required in land management planning
6. Review stakeholder satisfaction
  • 6.1 Seek feedback on suitability for purpose from stakeholders
  • 6.2 Review and modify map to resolve concerns raised in feedback
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR56 AHCLPW404 Produce maps for land management purposes Unit of competency