Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: GEOM5191C
Course Title: Design and produce maps
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4417 - Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105
Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dr Indira Wittamperuma
Surveying & Spatial Educator
Surveying Department
School of Vocational Engineering, Health & Science
RMIT University
MELBOURNE 3001
Victoria, Australia
Email: indira.wittamperuma@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to apply cartographic principles and conventions to design and produce maps. This includes interpreting specifications and information for map design and layout to produce a map that includes elements, features and spatial reference systems which meet client needs. The course also includes using geographic information system (GIS) software.
This course is suitable for entry-level technicians who use a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a range of methods, tools, materials and information to complete routine and non-routine activities and provide and transmit solutions to a variety of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSSI4039 Design and produce maps |
Element: |
1. Plan map design |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Clarify task requirements, map type and purpose in consultation with appropriate persons. 1.2 Research and source required datasets and assess for suitability to meet task requirements. 1.3 Plan geoprocessing workflow for the task. 1.4 Design the map layout and identify cartographic principles, conventions and standards to be applied according to the task and organisational guidelines. 1.5 Comply with legislative requirements for accessing and displaying spatial data, including data privacy and copyright. 1.6 Comply with WHS requirements when working on screen-based equipment. |
Element: |
2. Process data and prepare map |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Access and incorporate vector and raster spatial data from a range of sources to meet the task requirements. 2.2 Carry out geoprocessing on datasets to produce data for map content. 2.3 Apply cartographic design principles to symbolise data according to task requirements. 2.4 Produce precise and accurate map. |
Element: |
3. Finalise process |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Perform self-evaluation of the map and assess compliance of map layout with task and organisational requirements. 3.2 Finalise map and complete hard copy or digital output according to task requirements. 3.3 Complete documentation according to organisational requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn to:
- Consult appropriate people and determine the project objectives
- Identify potential data sets, data sources and geoprocessing tasks suitable for the project requirements.
- Identify cartographic elements and marginalia information suitable to designing the map layout
- Access vector and raster data, process them using geoprocessing techniques and produce a map to display map content
- Apply cartographic techniques and marginalia design principles to create aesthetically appealing, precise, and accurate map.
- Finalise the designing and producing process by completing digital copy of the map and other relevant documentation according to task requirements.
The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; workplace visits, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students.
Teaching Schedule
Course SyllabusWeekDateTopicAssessment / Learning activities
| Week 1 | [DD/MM/YYY ] |
- Meet with teacher and students - Subject / Assessments - GIS Software - Part 3: Ensure safe screen-based work environment |
- Meet and greet - Introduction to subject / assessment requirements - Introduction to ESRI ArcGIS Software - Complete online OHS Document |
| Week 2 | - Map Products |
- Introduction to mapping - Map Layout and Design - Cartographic Principles |
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| Week 3 |
Project Work / Assessment 1 Part 1: Clarify Task Requirements |
- Meet and discuss / document project requirements - Design map layout and design |
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| Week 4 |
Project Work / Assessment 1 Part 2: Plan Geo-processing workflow |
- Identify task requirements to produce map |
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| Week 5 |
Project Work / Assessment 1 Part 4: Download and validate required datasets for suitability |
- Introduction to data validation - Complete data validation sheet |
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| Week 6 |
Project Work / Assessment 1 Part 5: Process and Prepare Map |
- Symbolise datasets within ArcMap |
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| Week 7 |
Project Work / Assessment 1 Part 5: Process and Prepare Map (Cont) |
- Incorporate Marginalia Information | |
| Week 8 |
Project Work / Assessment 1 Part 6: Validate mapping product |
- Validate map | |
| Week 9 |
Project Work / Assessment 1 Part 7: Knowledge Questions |
- Complete Knowledge Questions - Submit requirements |
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| Week 10 |
Project work / Assessment 2 Part 1: Part 1: Clarify Task Requirements Part 3: Ensure safe screen-based work environment |
- Meet and discuss / document project requirements - Check and update online OHS Document - Design map layout and design |
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| Week 11 |
Project Work / Assessment 2 Part 2: Plan Geo-processing workflow |
- Identify task requirements to produce map | |
| Week 12 |
Project Work / Assessment 2 Part 4: Download and validate required datasets for suitability |
- Complete data validation sheet |
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| Week 13 |
Project Work / Assessment 2 Part 5: Process and Prepare Map |
- Symbolise datasets within ArcMap - Incorporate Marginalia Information |
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| Week 14 |
Project Work / Assessment 2 Part 6: Validate mapping product |
- Validate map | |
| Week 15 |
Project Work / Assessment 2 Part 7: Knowledge Questions |
- Complete Knowledge Questions - Submit requirements |
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| Week 16 | Project Review | - Students to review project with teacher |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
- Assessment 1: Bundoora West Campus Topographic Map
- Assessment 2: Local Government Area Cadastral / Thematic Map
Assessment Matrix
Mapping Assessments to the Unit of Competency – Instructions
Performance Evidence | ||
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements below |
Assessment 1 Bundoora West Campus Topographic Map |
Assessment Task 2 Local Government Area Cadastral / Thematic Map |
To demonstrate competency a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by using geographic information system (GIS) software to design and produce two different types of maps for use in surveying and spatial information services applications. |
Assessment 1 Bundoora West Campus Topographic Map |
Assessment Task 2 Local Government Area Cadastral / Thematic Map |
Knowledge Evidence | ||
To be competent in this unit a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of: |
Assessment 1 Bundoora West Campus Topographic Map |
Assessment Task 2 Local Government Area Cadastral / Thematic Map |
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Map types, purpose, characteristics and common scales:
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7B |
7B |
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cartographic design principles:
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7D/ 7A |
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Cartographic ethics |
7A |
7A |
Main types of geoprocessing functions in GIS software |
2A |
2A |
Assessment conditions |
Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions |
Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations. |
RMIT employment requires all trainers and assessors to comply with the Standards for RTOs in respect to holding the TAE40116, or higher VE qualification including any necessary updated units. All employees must show currency within their vocational specialty along with their professional employment. |
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting where these skills and knowledge would be performed. |
Assessments reflect the workspace environment Assessors to have appropriate industry experience and knowledge |
Candidates must have access to: | |
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Computer, printer and required mapping software
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All labs have the appropriate computers, printers and software installed Students will be provided home use for ArcMap |
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Organisational policies and procedures relating to:
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Students will be provided documentation relating to work health and safety (WHS), data and information privacy and/or licensing as part of the training. |
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study Support:
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assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration to find more information about special consideration
Academic Integrity:
"Academic integrity means acting with the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility in learning, teaching and research."
It means referencing the work of others while developing your own insights, knowledge and ideas.
Breaches of academic integrity include:
- plagiarism and failure to correctly acknowledge sources
- contract cheating or paying/getting another person to prepare an assignment
- submitting work prepared by another person
- copying other people’s work
- cheating in exams
- breaching the Research Code
- using unauthorised materials or devices
Please Refer: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity to find more information about plagiarism.
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts
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