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.
Objectives may include:
agreed client requirements
written spatial data specifications.
Software application may include:
database
email
graphics
spreadsheet:
Apple iWorks, such as Numbers
Gnumeric
Microsoft Excel
Open Office
word processing.
Spatial may include:
geospatial
geographic information systems (GIS)
photogrammetry
remote sensing
surveying.
Control structures may include:
acceptance criteria
inspection
review process
test plans.
Technical functions, other data and formatting may include:
alignment
clip art
comments
data and other software applications
digital photographs
digital signatures
display features
embedding
exporting
fields
fills or shading
formulas
graphics
importing
lines and borders
linking
merge cells
page and section breaks
permissions
reviewing
sharing
sort criteria
split cell
table of contents
templates
text direction
versioning.
Organisational guidelines may include:
code of ethics
company policy
legislation relevant to the work or service function manuals
OHS policies and procedures relating to:
avoiding radiation from computer screens
chair height, seat and back adjustment
document holder
equipment that is reasonably adjusted to meet personal needs
exercise breaks
footrest
lighting
posture
screen position
workstation height and layout
practices and guidelines outlining work roles and responsibilities.

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.
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:
producing spatial documents using selected methodology and software packages
using help manuals and online help
applying knowledge of software packages to spatial tasks.
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, which 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 SIS 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.