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Produce site maps

Produce site maps

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS025024
State Code
OEQ65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2023
Field of Education
031103 - Mapping Science
Original Release Date
03/05/2023
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to map the environmental features of a site using sketch maps, computer rendered graphics or geographic information systems (GIS) software.This unit applies to environmental technicians or similar roles who are required to source and collect environmental data, assess data quality, present data using visualisation tools and incorporate data onto maps.This unit applies in a range of industry sectors, including but not limited to 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).No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
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 Obtain existing site information and review its relevance and accuracy
  • 1.3 Locate external sources of data sets and assess their availability, value and limitations
  • 1.4 Confirm ownership, access arrangements and price of relevant 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
  • 2.1 Establish information needs and identify field techniques to collect relevant spatial and environmental data
  • 2.2 Determine procedures and methods to be used for field work
  • 2.3 Determine data format and quality requirements, site permits and/or access restrictions and legislative/regulatory requirements relevant to field data collection
  • 2.4 Clarify and/or confirm requirements with supervisor
  • 2.5 Assemble and check all field equipment and supplies are fit for purpose, and prepare and stow them for safe transport
  • 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 data to determine suitability for site map specifications
  • 3.2 Recognise and resolve any disparities between data sets
  • 3.3 Determine compatible formats for data
  • 3.4 Select and assemble data to meet client needs
  • 3.5 Interpret data to prepare supporting information in written and visual formats
4. Produce maps to meet specifications
  • 4.1 Transfer data accurately from data sources
  • 4.2 Prepare sketch and/or computer-generated maps to the required quality standard, map specifications and within the expected timeframe
  • 4.3 Ensure that 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
  • 4.5 Seek feedback from users regarding the utility of map and data and resolve any problems
  • 4.6 Analyse feedback and make amendments to improve the quality of map
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAK80 MSS025005 Produce site maps Unit of competency