Course Title: Produce maps for land management purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: GEOM5177C
Course Title: Produce maps for land management purposes
School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5416 - Diploma of Surveying
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
Greg Patterson
Spatial Scientist and Surveying Teacher
School of Vocational Engineering, Health & Sciences
RMIT University
Building 56
Carlton, Vic, 3053, Australia
Phone: +61 400 231 518
Email: gregory.patterson@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 120
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 access geographical information and incorporate it into maps for use in land management.
The course applies to individuals whose job role includes preparing maps by hand or by using geographical information systems (GIS) for land management purposes, and applying specialist skills to provide solutions to technical and unpredictable problems. Individuals work autonomously, instruct, and monitor the work of others within a team. They use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
AHCLPW410 Produce maps for land management purposes |
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1. Obtain information for a specific land management purpose |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Define information required from data sets 1.2 Collect and record information from stakeholders consistent with local area management strategy 1.3 Collect temporal and spatial data 1.4 Review information for relevance and accuracy |
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2. Assess data availability |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Ascertain availability of data sets 2.2 Establish intellectual property ownership of data and access requirements 2.3 Obtain data in accordance with industry standards, statutory requirements and enterprise policy 2.4 Develop procedures to capture data |
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3. Assess data quality |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess data for integrity and suitability for task 3.2 Investigate and resolve disparities between data sets |
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4. Format and present data |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify compatible formats for data 4.2 Assemble data elements according to proposed map purpose 4.3 Select data formats to meet user's requirements 4.4 Present information using suitable media 4.5 Present information according to workplace requirements and Australian Standards |
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5. Incorporate data onto maps |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Use computer applications to manipulate data onto maps 5.2 Produce draft maps showing spatial and temporal data according to land management strategy 5.3 Review and edit maps to ensure accuracy 5.4 Develop a key to identify map elements according to purpose 5.5 Analyse map for data required in land management planning |
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6. Review stakeholder satisfaction |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Seek feedback on suitability for purpose from stakeholders 6.2 Review and modify map to resolve concerns raised in feedback |
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
1. Manage a project
2. Develop project plans
3. Administer and monitor project
4. Use geographical information systems (GIS) for land management purposes
5. Work autonomously
6. Provide solutions to technical and unpredictable problem
7. Instruct and monitor the work of others within a team environment
8. Finalise project
9. Review and identify lessons learnt for application to future projects
Teaching Schedule
Syllabus
The following syllabus provides you with this course's Training and Assessment schedule. Refer to this page to find out what themes will be discussed each week and when assessments are due. You will also find important information on census dates, excursions and practices. While we endeavour to deliver and assess in line with this syllabus, we reserve the right to make changes to accommodate unexpected circumstances.
Session/Date |
Theme |
Assessments |
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Session One 15 - 21 July |
Session Title: Introduction to the subject and Assessment requirements Description: During this session, the student will be provided with an overview of the assessment. The teacher will guide the students through the assessment documentation, explaining the requirements and expectations. You will also be introduced to project management. Furthermore, software licenses will be distributed to the students, enabling them to install and utilise the required software on their personal computers. This will allow them to work on the assessment tasks conveniently from their home environment. In addition to the assessment materials, students will also be introduced to various supplementary training resources. These resources may include platforms like LinkedIn Training, where they can access additional training modules and materials to enhance their knowledge and skills beyond the scope of the assessment. |
Homework Complete safe screen-based work environment document |
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Session Two 22 - 28 July |
Session Title: Introduction to mapping - training Description: During this session, you will gain an introduction to various types of mapping products created through spatial data and imagery. Additionally, you will delve into the fundamental components that constitute a map, exploring how spatial data and imagery are utilized to create informative and visually appealing representations. |
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Session Three 29 July - 4 August |
Session Title: Obtain and Validate Datasets - Training Description: In this session, students will be provided training in obtaining required spatial datasets, uploading the datasets into an ESRI File Geodatabase and validating spatial data. |
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Session Four 5 - 11 August |
Session Title: Project Management - Training Description: In this session, students will be provided training in completing the required documentation relating to the assessment tasks. Documents include: Minutes for meetings, Project Scoping Document, Project Planning that includes financial costs associated with the project. |
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Session Five 12-18 August |
Session Title: Meet and Clarify Requirements Description: During this session, you'll receive an assessment task. Before proceeding with it, you'll participate actively in a meeting alongside a client and colleagues. The meeting's primary goal is to engage in thorough discussions to identify and understand all requirements, such as objectives, standards, necessary uploads, and more. You will have the opportunity to consider your own role in contributing to the broader goals of the work environment, recognising how your actions and decisions can align with and support the overall organisational objectives. Note: Throughout this task, you're planning and organising skills, oral communication, and teamwork abilities will be closely observed and assessed. |
Assessment 1: Meet and Clarify requirements
Submissions 1. meeting notes
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Session Six 19 - 25 August |
Session Title: Project Planning Description: In this session, students will receive an assessment task centered on project planning. Your objective will be to plan all scheduled tasks and timelines using suitable software tools, complete a risk assessment and determine budget requirements. |
Assessment 1 Project Planning
Submission: 1. Draft of Project Scoping Document 2. Draft of Project Plan 3. Draft of Risk Management Plan 4, Draft of Budget
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Session Seven 26 Aug - 01 Sep |
Session Title: Obtain and Validate Datasets - Assessment 1 Description: In this session, students will obtain spatial datasets required for the assessment. The student will then upload the datasets into an ESRI File Geodatabase and validate the spatial datasets obtained. |
Assessment 1 Obtain and Validate Datasets
Submissions: Progress report 1
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Semester Break 2 - 8 September |
The Mid-semester break is a scheduled break in the semester. No teaching or assessment will occur during this time. Also, your Trainer/Assessor won't be available during this time. If you need to contact them, please email them via your student email account, and they will respond once they return from the break. | |
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Session Eight 9 - 15 September |
Session Title: Topographic Map Production - Assessment 1 Description: In this session, students will produce the topographic map using data within the ESRI File Geodatabase. |
Assessment 1 Produce Topographic Map |
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Session Nine 16 - 22 September |
Session Title: Submission - Assessment 1 Description: In this session, students will submit all requirements |
Assessment 1 - Submission 1. Portfolio
2. Project Plan 3. ESRI File Geodatabase 4. Map in 3D PDF Format |
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Session Ten 23 - 29 September |
Session Title: Meet and Clarify Requirements - Assessment 2 Description: During this session, the student will be provided with an ove in thorough discussions to identify aerview of assessment 2 requirements. The teacher will guide the students through the assessment documentation, explaining the requirements and expectations. |
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Session Eleven 30 Sep - 06 Oct |
Session Title: Introduction to Unsupervised and Supervised Classification Description: During this session, the student will be provided training in using remote sensing imagery to capture features. |
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Session Twelve 07 - 13 October |
Session Title: Introduction to Unsupervised and Supervised Classification - Continued Description: During this session, the student will be provided training in using remote sensing imagery to capture features. |
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Session Thirteen 14 - 20 October |
Session Title: Project Planning - Assessment 2 - Update Description: In this session, students will update all requirements as per project requirements. |
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Session Fourteen 21 - 27 October |
Session Title: Capture Pine Forests - Assessment 2 Description: During this session, the student will use remote sensing imagery to capture features required for the Assessment. |
Submission Progress Report |
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Session Fifteen 28 Oct - 03 Nov |
Session Title: Work on Assessment requirements Description: In this session, The students will work on their assessment. |
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Session Sixteen 04 - 10 November |
Session Title: Submission - Assessment 2 Description: In this session, students will submit all requirements |
Assessment 2 - Submission 1. Portfolio
2. Project Plan 3. ESRI File Geodatabase 4. Map in 3D PDF Format |
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Session Seventeen 11 - 17 November |
Revision and feedback on work completed | |
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Session Eighteen 18 - 24 November |
Assessment marking and finalising results | |
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Official Results Release Date 02 December |
Important: It is your responsibility to check your results on this date. Your official results for this course will be released on this date. Your teacher will not inform you of your final result. It will only be available via My Student Record on RMIT's website. It is not your Trainer/Assessors responsibility to let you know your final result. Your teacher will not be available to comment on your assessment or final results from 27 November 2023. After this date, you can contact them to talk about your final result if you need it. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
Check the Library Subject Guides: http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial
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: Topographic Mapping – Part 1
Assessment 2: Topographic Mapping – Part 2
Assessment Matrix
Mapping Assessments to the Unit of Competency – Instructions
Foundation Skills –This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria. | ||
Skill |
Description |
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Reading |
Critically interpret and analyse complex data and information for integration into map of a specific design |
All student will be required to interpret, analyse and validate spatial datasets and associated attributes using the data validation sheet, checking spatial reference, quality and suitability |
Writing |
Use technology to produce, edit and proofread maps to ensure accuracy, clarity of meaning and consistency of information |
The students will be required to use computers with GIS software to produce and edit spatial data and associated attributes and ensure that the data is accurate spatially with the required projection The students will be required to validate and proofread maps produced by other students and provide feedback |
Numeracy |
Extract and manipulate mathematical information from data sets to produce accurate maps for scale and distances |
Student will be required to produce maps from spatial datasets and include scale text and scale bar showing distances. The maps will be validated by other students which the students will be required to update any issues identified |
Performance - Evidence An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. | ||
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There must be evidence that the individual has produced at least one map, for any three of the following land management purposes:
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Assessment 1 Topographic Mapping Part 1 |
Assessment 2 Topographic Mapping Part 2 |
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3D |
3C |
There must be evidence that the individual has: | ||
sourced data sets that provide the required information, ensuring data complies with intellectual property (IP) and copyright legislation |
2B |
2B |
validated data for currency and compared to ground observations |
3C |
3B |
presented data according to workplace requirements |
3D |
3C |
incorporated data onto a map |
3D |
3C |
used computer software for drafting and editing maps and checking and managing data according to workplace standards |
3D |
3C |
provided a map key and any supporting information required |
3D |
3C |
reviewed and assessed maps suitability for purpose and value with stakeholders. |
3E |
3D |
Knowledge Evidence | ||
An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of: |
Assessment 1 Topographic Mapping Part 1 |
Assessment 2 Topographic Mapping Part 2 |
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types of mapping and mapping styles for use in land management and production systems
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1C1 |
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sources of information and data sets required for map development:
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1C2 |
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equipment used for obtaining and checking mapping data, including:
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1C3, 1C4, 1C5 |
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land management processes relevant to map being prepared |
2E |
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mapping principles and conventions, including:
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1C6 |
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use of software and hardware, including:
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1C7, 1C8 |
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assessing and evaluating processes for map and map design, including:
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1C9
Did not use the word ‘soliciting’. Used the word obtained |
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Assessment conditions
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Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions |
Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions: | |
physical conditions: skills must be demonstrated in a land management environment or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions |
Work will be completed within the classroom. The students will have access to all information required to meet land management requirements |
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resources, equipment and materials: digital technology with mapping and data access software; basic survey equipment for verifying mapping data |
resources, equipment and materials: digital technology with mapping and data access software will be available in the labs. The students will also have access to home licences – ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Safe Software FME, Project Libre. The students will have access to the survey store to access basic survey equipment |
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specifications:
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Specifications: The assessment documentation has all the required information relating to workplace policies, procedures, processes for mapping tasks; workplace specifications for mapping requirements; and specific standards for map making within the attachments. |
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards. |
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. |
Other Information
Interim Results
After you have submitted an assessment, you will receive an interim result. This is displayed in the Grades section of this Canvas shell. These will be as follows:
Results |
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Satisfactory (S) |
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Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) |
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Did Not Submit (DNS) |
You will receive this result when you have not submitted your assessment by the due date or time. Your Trainer/Assessor, the Program Coordinator or the Program Manager cannot overturn this interim result. An approved Special Consideration is required to allow further opportunities to complete the assessment. Additionally, moderation panels cannot overturn this result either. |
Note: You must achieve a Satisfactory (S) result for every assessment in this course in order to pass.
Interim results will inform the moderation panel of their decision as to whether or not you are deemed competent and can pass the course. Your final and official result will be published via My Results on RMIT's website. It is your responsibility to check your final results. Your Trainer/Assessor, the Program Coordinator or the Program Manager will not inform you of your final result.
Resubmission Policy:
After you submit your assessment, your Trainer/Assessor will review your submission. If you have met all the requirements of the assessment task, you will receive an S result in your Grades section of this course.
If the Trainer/Assessor determines that you have not met the assessment requirements, you will receive an NYS result in the Grades section. In this case, your Trainer/Assessor will provide you with the following opportunities to resubmit:
- Project/Practical-Based Assessment Task: One Resubmission per assessment.
- Knowledge-Based Assessment Task (Tests): Two Resubmissions per assessment
Important: If you do not submit an assessment by its due date or time, you are not entitled to a resubmission. You will only receive an opportunity to submit an assessment that you have failed to submit on time if you provide an approved Special Consideration. Your Trainer/Assessor, Program Coordinator & Program Manager or the Moderation panel cannot overturn a DNS result without approved Special Consideration.
*Resubmissions cannot be accepted via email or as attachments to the comments of another assessment. Any work submitted in this manner will not be accepted or recognised, regardless of the circumstances. All resubmissions must be uploaded via the original submission folder and by the due date and time set by the Trainer/Assessor.
**Your Trainer/Assessor, Program Coordinator or Program Manager cannot issue further resubmission opportunities beyond those stated here. You will only be provided with further opportunities based on the successful application for Special Consideration or upon the course moderation panel's review and decision at the course's end.
Attendance:
You are required to attend a minimum of 85% of your classes. If you miss classes, you will need to provide a medical certificate to your Trainer/Assessor for classes that result in you not meeting the 85% requirement.
If you fail to attend the minimum required classes and engage in each class, your trainer/assessor will not accept your assessment submissions. You will be required to attend an in-person interview with your trainer/assessor at a time determined by them. Failure to attend this interview will result in your assessment being rejected. Additionally, the trainer/assessor reserves the right to reject your assessment based on the interview's outcome. This is required to ensure RMIT meets the Standards set for RTOs to ensure the validity of your work.
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:
Study Support provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by Study Support to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support to find more information about Study and learning Support
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.
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