Course Title: Determine suitable information sources to create new spatial datasets
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5237 Diploma of Spatial Information Services
Course Title: Determine suitable information sources to create new spatial datasets
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 20
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GEOM5100C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2010, Term1 2011 |
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 investigate and determine suitable sources of information for the creation of new spatial datasets. It requires the ability to apply wide-ranging specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills. It also requires a broad knowledge of spatial datasets and accountability for personal and group outcomes. Functions would be carried out within organisational guidelines.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
NONE
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSIS5029A Determine suitable information sources to create new spatial datasets |
Elements: |
1 Identify potential sources of spatial data. 2 Assess spatial data availability and suitability. 3 Document spatial data assessment. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Overview of Assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
• understanding copyright and ownership constraints
• determining data requirements
• evaluating suitability of available data against project specifications
• identifying sources of data.