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Maintain spatial data

Maintain spatial data

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSIS4014A
State Code
D1509
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/04/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/08/2011
Field of Education
031199 - Geomatic Engineering, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
24/08/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to perform routine and spatial data maintenance, including updating, spatial and aspatial editing, backups and recovery, and archiving. It requires the ability to assess and record information from varied sources and understand the use of technology in problem solving. Functions would be carried out under limited supervision and within organisational guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Contribute to confirming reliability of the spatial data.
  • 1.1 Under the direction of relevant personnel, spatial data updates are accessed to ensure currency and relevance.1.2 Spatial data is checked and edited to ensure it is in an acceptable format.1.3 Spatial data is reviewed for compatibility and to ensure it meets job specifications.
  • 1.4 Updates are recorded according to organisational guidelines.1.5 Entities and attributes are used to display spatial information that will assist in the delivery of spatial information services.1.6 Integrity and consistency of data are maintained.1.7 Keyboard and computer hardware equipment are used to meet functional requirements in regard to speed and accuracy and according to OHS requirements.
2Contribute to spatial and aspatial data editing and updating.
  • 2.1 Spatial data is amended and replaced to meet functional requirements under the direction of relevant personnel and according to organisational requirements.2.2 Existing data is amended to integrate with new data.2.3 New data is edited and prepared for integration with existing data.2.4 Spatial datasets are tested and validated to ensure integrity and quality.2.5 Documentation is amended and updated according to organisational guidelines.2.6 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in data.
3Carry out data backup and recovery.
  • 3.1 Data backups are implemented to ensure copies of data are accessible in contingency situations.3.2 Backup system is tested to ensure data can be retrieved.3.3 Legal and ethical requirements are adhered to according to organisational guidelines.
4Archive data.
  • 4.1 Spatial dataset to be archived is manipulated where necessary under the direction of relevant personnel to ensure completeness.4.2 Metadata is created according to accepted industry standards.4.3 New and existing spatial data is stored in a secure environment according to organisational guidelines.4.4 Archival details are recorded according to organisational guidelines.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C5204 PRDSIS15A Maintain spatial data Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE781 CPPSIS4034A Maintain spatial data Unit of competency