Unit of competency Outline
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Operate spatial software applications
Operate spatial software applications
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSSI4036
CPPSSI4036
State Code
OCV23
OCV23
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate spatial software applications to produce, name and store spatial documents. Spatial documents include documents that contain geographic content such as a map, plan, spreadsheet, graph, diagram. The unit includes planning work tasks and selecting and using suitable software and equipment to present, calculate and check spatial information. 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 and transmit 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 Plan spatial operation.
- 1.1 Identify and review task objectives, audience and presentation requirements in consultation with appropriate persons.
- 1.2 Select appropriate software application, equipment and resources to meet spatial task objectives and organisational requirements.
- 1.3 Set up and check software to ensure correct operation and functionality.
2 Carry out spatial operation.
- 2.1 Operate tools and features of software application to produce spatial documents according to task requirements.
- 2.2 Undertake computations using basic formulas and functions in software.
- 2.3 Use technical functions and tools to edit, format and complete documents according to task requirements.
- 2.4 Implement quality controls to verify accuracy of document content according to task requirements.
- 2.5 Identify and resolve problems with spatial data and documents.
3 Finalise spatial operation.
- 3.1 Design spatial document presentation and layout.
- 3.2 Name and store spatial documents in directories and folders according to organisational requirements.
- 3.3 Check and finalise spatial documents according to task requirements.
- 3.4 Complete and record documentation according to organisational requirements.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXH78 | CPPSIS4036 | Operate spatial software applications | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGI7 | CPP41721 | Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services | Qualification |