Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Spatial Information Services

Certificate IV in Spatial Information Services

Qualification
National Code:
CPP40212
State Code:
J355
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0311 - Geomatic Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
27/11/2012
Approved Date
20/03/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
610
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2021
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 21/10/2021 Current Approved
1.00 27/11/2012 Replaced Approved
Description

Qualification requirements
This qualification applies to those who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of spatial information services contexts. They may be responsible for wide-ranging operational surveying technical activity and a defined range of unpredictable problems.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in fifteen (15) units of competency:
- seven (7) core units
- eight (8) elective units.

The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:
- up to eight (8) units from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from Certificate III, IV or Diploma qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE772 CPPSIS4025A Collect basic GNSS data 20 Unit of competency
WE781 CPPSIS4034A Maintain spatial data 60 Unit of competency
D1236 CPPDSM3009A Maintain workplace safety in the property industry 20 Unit of competency
WE790 CPPSIS5035A Obtain and validate spatial data 20 Unit of competency
WE773 CPPSIS4026A Read and interpret image data 40 Unit of competency
WE769 CPPSIS4022A Store and retrieve spatial data 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Eight (8) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE782 CPPSIS4035A Apply GIS software to problem-solving techniques 70 Unit of competency
WB719 RIIRIS401A Apply site risk management system 40 Unit of competency
WE771 CPPSIS4024A Collect and set out spatial data 100 Unit of competency
D8149 ICAWEB429A Create a markup language document to specification 20 Unit of competency
D7776 ICADBS502A Design a database 50 Unit of competency
D8124 ICAWEB401A Design a website to meet technical requirements 40 Unit of competency
WC229 CPPCMN4005A Facilitate effective teamwork 40 Unit of competency
WC128 CPPCMN4006A Facilitate effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
D0754 BSBINM401A IMPLEMENT WORKPLACE INFORMATION SYSTEM 40 Unit of competency
D7856 ICAICT302A Install and optimise operating system software 20 Unit of competency
WE783 CPPSIS4036A Operate spatial software applications 70 Unit of competency
WE777 CPPSIS4030A Operate surveying equipment 100 Unit of competency
WE774 CPPSIS4027A Organise field services 30 Unit of competency
D5441 CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
WE785 CPPSIS4038A Prepare and present GIS data 35 Unit of competency
D8134 ICAWEB411A Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages 40 Unit of competency
WE784 CPPSIS4037A Produce computer-aided drawings 70 Unit of competency
S7599 CUVACD301A Produce drawings to communicate ideas 40 Unit of competency
D1031 BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
WB448 RIISTD201A Read and interpret maps 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W974 CPP40211 Certificate IV in Spatial Information Services Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ3 CPP40316 Certificate IV in Spatial Information Services Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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