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.
Spatial information services projects may include:
administration (e.g. postcodes, suburbs, and federal and state electoral counties)
analysis of environmental, land and geographic information
asset management
cartographic services
civil engineering
digital imagery
electricity
emergency services management
environmental datasets
geographic information systems
integrated services - environmental, land and geographic related datasets
land ownership tenure system
local government
location-based services
global positioning
mapping facilities
site analysis
survey marks
sewerage
telecommunications
town planning
utility services such as water
water catchment.
Legislative requirements may include:
confidentiality and privacy requirements
compliance requirements with financial services
industrial relations and anti-discrimination
OHS requirements.
Project plans may include:
acquiring intellectual property
acquisition strategies
evaluation criteria
financial management
human resource management
human resource training needs
milestones
performance indicators
project implementation
quality standards
return on investment
risk management.
Organisational guidelines may include:
code of ethics
company policy
legislation relevant to the work or service function
manuals
OHS policies and procedures
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles and responsibilities.
Stakeholders may include:
human resource personnel: internal or external
procurement agency: internal or external management.
Contingencies may include:
adverse weather
equipment failure
contractual issues
human resource issues
legislative impact
stakeholder priorities
changes in plans
political influences.
Cost control processes may include:
approval
communication and reporting
financial authorisation
financial delegation
invoice guidelines.
Spatial technology may include:
data recording equipment
electronic theodolites
global navigation satellite system (GNSS) units
personal computer-based digitising boards
photogrammetric instruments
total station
vehicles.
Risk management processes may include:
adhering to budget
anticipating external influences
contingency planning
guidelines for the selection of contractors
effective communication and consultation
effective project management
internal and external audit processes
legislative adherence
milestone review and evaluation
realistic timelines
sound OHS practices
targeted activity.
Higher authority may include:
client
customer
other personnel within the organisation, such as higher management.
Training may include:
computer-based learning
coaching or mentoring
demonstration
formal internal or external training session
informal training session
on-the-job instruction
provision of learning opportunities
self-paced learning
structured feedback.
OHS may include:
Australian standards
development of site safety plan
identification of potential hazards
inspection of work sites
training staff in OHS requirements
use of equipment and signage.

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 CPPSIS6023A Determine client spatial requirements, and CPPSIS6027A Design spatial information services project deliverables.
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:
applying cost considerations
assessing and acting upon contingencies
developing qualitative and quantitative measurements for a project
managing resource requirements
planning and setting targets
knowledge of spatial project management process.
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 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.
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.