Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Principal work activities may include:
activities and sequence of activities determined to be essential in order to meet project objectives.
Constraints may include:
coverage
datum
environmental factors
financial
industry requirements
legal and statutory
resource availability
time.
Spatial data may:
include data from:
echo sounder
global navigation satellite system (GNSS)
level
photogrammetry
remote sensing
total station
relate to:
depth
dimension
direction
height
position.
Clients may include:
customers with routine or special requests
external to organisation
internal to organisation
regular and new customers, including:
business enterprises
government agencies
members of the public
suppliers.
Contingencies may include:
equipment failure
injury to personnel
personnel changes
observation errors
obstructions to project plan
weather.
Risk management processes may include:
contingency planning
guidelines for the selection of contractors
effective communication and consultation
effective planning, including such things as:
anticipating external influences
realistic timelines
targeted activity
effective project management
internal and external audit processes
milestone review and evaluation.
Relevant personnel may include:
colleagues
staff or employee representatives
supervisors or line managers
suppliers
users.
Organisational guidelines may include:
code of ethics
company guidelines
manuals
OHS policies and procedures
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles and responsibilities.
Supervisory processes may include:
delegating
implementing
monitoring
overseeing
planning
reviewing
targeting.
Time available may involve estimates for time duration of project, including:
client instructions
consideration of contingencies
consideration of past project experiences
experience of project personnel
location of project
methods to be employed
resources and equipment to be used.
Equipment and supplies may include:
data recording equipment
measuring instruments
personal computer-based digitising boards
tools
vehicles.
Specifications may include:
budget
data capture methods
personnel required
resources needed
project deliverables
timelines.
Personal protective equipment may include:
breathing apparatus
gloves
helmets
overalls
masks and respirators
safety boots
safety glasses
safety vests
sun protection equipment.
OHS may include:
Australian standards
development of site safety plan
identification of potential hazards
inspection of work sites
use of equipment and signage.
Accepted standards may include:
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) recommendations
state, territory and federal legislative requirements
manufacturer instructions and specifications
OHS standards
organisational guidelines
relevant industry codes of practice.
Field tasks may include:
maintaining equipment
identifying, determining and marking positions
obtaining supplies
recording data
driving.
Environmentally friendly manner may include:
placing hazardous material such as chemical-based products, paint cans and used oil into a designated bin and taking it to an appropriate disposal centre
placing recyclable rubbish such as plastic, paper, cans, cardboard, glass and plastic bottles into a designated bin
separating degradable and non-degradable waste.
Spatial business documentation may include:
databases
detailed technical description of the spatial data and its qualifiers
emails
faxes
quotations and estimates
standard letters
statements
tax invoices.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS4028A Organise equipment and supplies.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
carrying out field services
demonstrating critical aspects of working safely
determining and marking positions
managing basic risks
knowledge of field processes.
Specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book
assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements
registered training provider of assessment services
relevant guidelines, regulations and codes of practice
suitable venue and equipment.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Context of assessment
Holistic: based on the performance criteria, evidence guide, range statement, and required skills and knowledge.
Method of assessment
Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).
Demonstrated competency in a range of situations, that may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information. If this is not practicable, observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment requires that the clients’ objectives and industry expectations are met. If the clients’ objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of surveying and spatial information services requirements to assess competency.
Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge (in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment, questions are to be identical).
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory.
Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (recognition of current competencies [RCC] or recognition of prior learning [RPL]), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Assessment processes will be appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.