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Store and retrieve spatial data

Store and retrieve spatial data

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSSI4022
State Code
OCV29
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
60
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to store and retrieve spatial data. It includes storing, accessing and backing up data according to organisational procedures. This unit is suitable for entry-level technicians who use a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a range of methods, tools, materials and information to complete routine and non-routine activities and provide solutions to a variety of predictable and sometimes unpredictable 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 Prepare for spatial data storage.
  • 1.1 Identify and clarify task requirements with appropriate persons.
  • 1.2 Identify the file naming conventions of an existing spatial data catalogue.
  • 1.3 Select method of spatial data storage and distribution to enable access to current data and to comply with organisational requirements.
  • 1.4 Locate required spatial data according to organisational procedures.
2 Access and retrieve spatial data.
  • 2.1 Retrieve data to geographic information system (GIS) and convert into required format according to task requirements.
  • 2.2 Use attribute and spatial queries to select features from spatial data.
  • 2.3 Save data according to organisational requirements.
3 Manage spatial data security.
  • 3.1 Store data according to enterprise guidelines and administrative and legal requirements for storage and retrieval of spatial data, including data and information privacy and/or licensing.
  • 3.2 Apply data security and backup measures according to organisational risk management plan and procedures.
  • 3.3 Identify and report problems with data security, storage or retrieval according to organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXI88 CPPSIS4022 Store and retrieve spatial data Unit of competency