Unit of competency Outline

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Produce site maps

Produce site maps

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS025005
State Code
BAK80
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
031103 - Mapping Science
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to map the environmental features of a site using sketch maps, computer rendered graphics or geographic information systems (GIS) software. Personnel are required to identify sources of existing environmental data and assess its availability/suitability; collect field data as necessary; assess data quality; and format, present data and incorporate it onto maps. Producing maps to display environmental data requires knowledge of environmental management processes, relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, mapping principles and the use of mapping software and hardware. Personnel will require additional units of competency to manage spatial data sets or undertake complex modelling, data manipulation and analysis using GIS.This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, such as environmental monitoring, sampling and field testing (e.g. air, odour, water, soil and noise); groundwater and clean water (e.g. catchments, supply and environmental flows); water treatment, storm and wastewater management; solid and hazardous waste management; management of contaminated sites; site remediation or rehabilitation; geotechnical services; occupational hygiene monitoring (e.g. air, noise and radiation); natural resource management; resource efficiency (e.g. energy, water and waste auditing).While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, environmental monitoring and management activities are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Source and assess existing site information and data
  • 1.1 Confirm the client’s information needs, timeframe and site map specifications.
  • 1.2 Locate and obtain existing workplace site information and review its relevance and accuracy.
  • 1.3 Locate external sources of relevant data sets and assess their availability, value and limitations.
  • 1.4 Confirm ownership, access arrangements and price of required data sets.
  • 1.5 Obtain selected data sets in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • 1.6 Build a detailed description of the site using existing information and data and identify any gaps.
2 Collect field data about the site
  • 2.1 Establish information needs and identify appropriate field techniques.
  • 2.2 Confirm details of field work, site permits/access restrictions and legislative/regulatory requirements with supervisor, as necessary.
  • 2.3 Confirm data format and quality requirements.
  • 2.4 Assemble required field equipment and supplies and check that all items are fit for purpose.
  • 2.5 Ensure that all required equipment and supplies are transported safely to and from the site.
  • 2.6 Take sufficient and accurate measurements of the site and its features to ensure data reliability.
3 Prepare data and supporting information
  • 3.1 Assess the integrity of all data to ensure its suitability.
  • 3.2 Recognise and resolve any disparities between data sets.
  • 3.3 Identify compatible formats for data.
  • 3.4 Select data to meet client needs.
  • 3.5 Assemble relevant data elements.
  • 3.6 Ensure data format meets client needs.
  • 3.7 Prepare supporting information using media and format that meet client needs.
4 Produce maps to meet information needs
  • 4.1 Transfer data accurately from data sources into GIS or similar systems.
  • 4.2 Prepare sketch and/or computer generated maps to the required quality standard and within the expected timeframe.
  • 4.3 Ensure that all required site features and standard map elements are included in accordance with standard cartographic design principles.
  • 4.4 Compare map against site features to ‘ground-truth’ information, as necessary.
  • 4.5 Seek feedback from users regarding the utility of maps/data and resolve any problems.
  • 4.6 Analyse feedback to identify opportunities to improve the quality of maps.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7700 MSS025005A Produce site maps Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEQ65 MSS025024 Produce site maps Unit of competency