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.
Appropriate persons may include:
assessors
colleagues
managers
supervisors
trainers.
SIS technologies may include:
data recording equipment
digital imagery
handheld global navigation satellite system (GNSS)
maps (digital or hard copy)
measuring instruments
non-navigational aids relevant to duties, including:
compass
clinometer
distance measuring wheel
personal digital assistant
personal computer-based digitising boards
tools
ultra high frequency (UHF) radio.
Attributesare properties associated with a dataset and may include:
condition
date
size
type.
Data collection plan may include:
data logging
digitising theodolite
GNSS scanning
photogrammetry
remote sensing
sonar
survey
total station.
Metadata is summarised information about a spatial dataset that describes the characteristics of the dataset, including:
availability
conditions of use
coordinate system
currency
date of acquisition
quality
source
spatial data acquisition methodologies
version control.
Administrative and legal requirements may include:
Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements
award and enterprise agreements
company OHS guidelines
licensing arrangements
relevant codes of practice
relevant state, territory or federal legislation that affects organisational operations, including:
anti-discrimination and diversity
industrial relations.
Relevant personnel may include:
colleagues
registered surveyors
site personnel
staff or employee representatives
supervisors or line managers
suppliers
users.
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 equipment and clothing.
Manufacturer specifications may be found in:
electronic format
equipment specifications
operator manuals
printed product instructions and information
spatial database
warranty documents.
Operational maintenance tasks may include:
adjusting
cleaning
lubricating
tightening
maintaining battery
simple repairs.
Contingencies may include:
adverse weather
equipment failure.
Required documentation may include:
accident and injury reports
authority/approval documentation
meeting reports
records and reports of communication
reimbursements.
Organisational guidelines may include:
code of ethics
company policy
legislation relevant to the work or service function
manuals
OHS policies and procedures
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles and responsibilities.

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:
selecting, using and maintaining equipment for spatial data collection
gathering spatial data
knowledge of metadata recording processes.
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, that 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 surveying and spatial information services 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.