Course Title: Apply map presentation principles

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3217 Certificate III in Spatial Information Services

Course Title: Apply map presentation principles

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 30

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to be able to interpret and create simple maps. It requires basic cartographical skills and knowledge and the ability to apply them. Functions would be carried out under supervision, within organisational guidelines.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

NONE



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSIS3001A Apply map presentation principles

Elements:

1 Apply understanding of cartography principles.

2 Apply basic cartographical practical skills.


Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements


Overview of Assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
• accessing and interpreting information to identify the components to be measured and monitored
• creating basic maps
• performing measurements.