Course Title: Determine client spatial requirements

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2010

Course Code: GEOM5107C

Course Title: Determine client spatial requirements

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6098 - Advanced Diploma of Spatial Information Services

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Thierry Demathieu

+61 3 9925 8359

thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au

William Ntuwah
+61 3 9925 4445

william.ntuwah@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

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

Nil.

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to clarify client needs and assess and document the capacity of the organisation to undertake required spatial work and confirm the deliverables with the client. It requires the ability to analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgements across a broad spatial context and accountability for personal and group outcomes. Functions will entail complying with, and developing or amending, organisational guidelines.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSIS6003A Determine client spatial requirements

Element:

1. Determine client needs.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clients are assisted in defining their requirements in
relation to spatial information services.
1.2 Information on standards and guidelines to be used
is conveyed to the client in a clear, concise and
ethical manner.
1.3 Clear project specifications and work instructions
are prepared according to organisational guidelines.
1.4 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate
changes in client spatial requirements.

Element:

2. Assess organisational capacity to satisfy client needs.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Resource needs are determined to match project plan
and relevant personnel are consulted to ensure their
availability.
2.2 Higher authority endorsements are obtained where
necessary to ensure project is in line with
organisational priorities and capabilities.
2.3 All pertinent legal, statutory and industry
requirements and standards are researched and
considered in determining feasibility of project.
2.4 Contingencies and spatial technology requirements
are considered and outlined in project proposal where
appropriate.

Element:

3. Confirm and document requirements with client.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Client is provided with accurate and understandable
information on spatial data requirements in order to
make informed decisions.
3.2 Presentation of information to client is conducted
according to client needs and organisational
guidelines.
3.3 Proposed costs, processes, OHS considerations and
timelines are discussed and confirmed with client to
ensure clarity of understanding.
3.4 Any spatial data amendments are incorporated into
an amended work instruction.
3.5 Agreement to proceed is confirmed according to
organisational guidelines.
3.6 Contract is prepared and executed according to organisational guidelines.


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Teacher led:
Classroom &/or tutorial instruction in determining client spatial requirements, clarifying client needs and assess and document the capacity of the organisation to undertake required spatial work and confirm the deliverables with the client.

Student led:

Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises. Individual exercises carrying out research, computations, data compilation and appraisal.
Compilation of Portfolio of examples of work, client reports, management reports and data management records.


Teaching Schedule

This is an indicative teaching schedule, refer to the Blackboard for any changes or announcements.

Week No. Topic delivered Assessment/Task
1 Job application  Assignment 5%
2 Job Interview  
3 Public speaking  Assignment 5%
4 Representing your company  
5 Learning styles  
6 Factors in effective communication  
7 Oral presentation  
8 Using the telephone  Assignment 10%
9 Effective report writing  
10 Business planning  
11 Business planning  Assignment 10%
12 Business Structure  
13 Accounting Documents  Assignment 20%
14 Accounting principles  
15 Earning capacity and Financial stability&Financial performance  
16    TEST 50%
17 Review  
18    
     


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Pride WM, Huges RJ and Kapoor JR (2005) Business, Eighth Ed Houghton Mifflin Co. New York.   Krizan, A. C. et al. (2008) Business Communication 8th ed. South-Western Pub Ohio


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.


Assessment Tasks

Observation, using a skills checklist of performance of elements of competence as designated for this unit to the required standard during practical exercises within a simulated workplace project; including collection methods and techniques related to the project objectives


Assessment Matrix

 

Element 1 Determine client needs Assignment  1 & 2
Element 2 Assess organisational capacity to satisfy client needs. Assignment 3 & 4
Element 3 Confirm and document requirements with client. Assignment 5 & 6

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