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Source, collate and interpret spatial data

Source, collate and interpret spatial data

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSSI5040
State Code
OCV12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
031199 - Geomatic Engineering, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to source, interpret and collate spatial data to meet task requirements. The unit includes accessing, querying and interpreting spatial data from various sources to test and determine its relevance and compatibility with task requirements. It also includes the use of geographic information system (GIS) software. This unit is suitable for skilled surveying technicians and skilled spatial information system (SIS) technicians who use a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to analyse information and provide solutions to sometimes complex surveying/spatial information problems. Surveying and spatial information skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with relevant state/territory regulations that govern surveying, work as well as work health and safety (WHS) legislation and regulations that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Source spatial data.
  • 1.1 Clarify spatial data requirements for task in consultation with appropriate persons.
  • 1.2 Comply with legislative and organisational requirements for accessing and manipulating spatial data according to data privacy, copyright and licensing.
  • 1.3 Retrieve spatial datasets from data storage and other relevant sources according to task and organisational requirements.
2 Collate spatial data.
  • 2.1 Select appropriate format and data storage option for spatial data according to task and organisational requirements.
  • 2.2 Translate data into appropriate format for storage and collate to meet project requirements.
3 Interpret spatial data.
  • 3.1 Verify data for integrity and relevance according to task requirements.
  • 3.2 Query data using software application according to task requirements.
  • 3.3 Seek and analyse feedback to identify improvements and adjust to meet task requirements.
  • 3.4 Identify and resolve irregularities in the data using industry-accepted methods.
4 Document and present results.
  • 4.1 Record the results of the querying process to meet task requirements.
  • 4.2 Present the spatial data in a map or summary table.
  • 4.3 Store spatial data and complete documentation according to organisational requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXF92 CPPSIS5040 Interpret and collate spatial data Unit of competency