Undertake spatial information services research and development

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPPSIS6010A

State Code
D1549

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

28/10/2008

Field of Education

031199 - Geomatic Engineering, N.e.c.

Original Release Date

28/10/2008

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to undertake research and development within the spatial information services (SIS) area. It requires the ability to demonstrate a broad and specialised spatial data knowledge base, and to incorporate technical and creative skills to plan and execute activity to meet deliverables. Functions will entail complying with and developing or amending organisational guidelines.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1Identify specific data and information requirements.

1.1 Organisational guidelines are analysed to determine specific needs and spatialdata requirements.1.2 Contents are discussed with relevant personnel.1.3 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate research and design methods.

2Identify research requirements.

2.1 Purpose of research is clarified.2.2 Optionsfor obtaining information and spatial data are identified.2.3 Potential for development in SIS is identified.

3Obtain data.

3.1 Literature and information searches are undertaken to evaluate current market demands and developments.3.2 Possible stakeholders are identified based on the parameters of the potential development.3.3 Results of the information search are documented and communicated according to organisational guidelines.3.4 Funding sources are identified to match the potential development.

4Prepare draft research proposal.

4.1 Information is included in the research proposal relating to identified risks and contingencies, resources, technology details and techniques to be used to collect data in the specified format.4.2 Pertinent legal and statutorystandards, OHS and legislative requirements are incorporated into the research proposal.4.3 Research on background analysis is documented in the drafting of the research proposal.4.4 Effectiveness of the data is checked to ensure clear and concise language is used so that key points and draft recommendations are understood.4.5 Sources of information are acknowledged and recorded.

5Produce final research proposal.

5.1 Research proposal is developed according to organisational guidelines, including aims, objectives, expected outcomes and contingencies.5.2 Range of methodologies is evaluated against project plan and suitable method is chosen.5.3 Work plan and budget, including resource requirements, are developed and negotiated with research workers.5.4 Proposal to proceed is prepared and appropriate support is obtained.
5.5 Accuracy and relevance is established when information is collated.5.6 Research brief, including methodologies not used are filed orstored for future use according to organisational guidelines.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C5212	PRDSIS23A	Undertake research and development	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WE829	CPPSIS6030A	Undertake spatial information services research and development	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W627	CPP60109	Advanced Diploma of Spatial Information Services	Qualification