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Create spatial data

Create spatial data

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSSI5035
State Code
OCV15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
031199 - Geomatic Engineering, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to validate spatial data and create a metadata statement. It includes evaluating project requirements and determining appropriate quality checks for the data. The unit also includes applying industry-accepted methodologies to assess the validity and integrity of data. This unit is suitable for skilled surveying technicians and skilled spatial information system (SIS) technicians who use a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to analyse information and provide solutions to sometimes complex surveying/spatial information problems. Surveying and spatial information skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with relevant state/territory regulations that govern surveying work, as well as work health and safety (WHS) legislation and regulations that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to create spatial data.
  • 1.1 Confirm project requirements in consultation with appropriate person.
  • 1.2 Determine acceptance levels of data quality required for project in consultation with appropriate person.
  • 1.3 Select data creation methods and resources including source data to meet project requirements.
  • 1.4 Select data validation methods to meet project requirements.
  • 1.5 Comply with legislative requirements, including data privacy, copyright and licensing while undertaking the project.
2 Create spatial data.
  • 2.1 Access required data resources.
  • 2.2 Create spatial data using geographic information system (GIS) application tools.
  • 2.3 Use topological rules to define permissible relationships between features.
  • 2.4 Resolve numerical and topological errors arising through processing.
  • 2.5 Store spatial data according to organisational requirements.
3 Validate spatial data quality.
  • 3.1 Use industry-accepted methods for evaluating the consistency, precision, accuracy and completeness of spatial data according to project specifications.
  • 3.2 Resolve data quality issues in spatial data.
  • 3.3 Identify and record the limitations of the spatial data according to organisational requirements.
4 Prepare metadata statement.
  • 4.1 Document the validated dataset by completing a metadata statement according to organisational requirements.
  • 4.2 Complete and file documentation according to organisational requirements.
  • 4.3 Advise relevant users of the availability of the metadata according to organisational requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXI20 CPPSIS5035 Obtain and validate spatial data Unit of competency