Skill set Outline
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Basic Geospatial Skill Set
Basic Geospatial Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
DEFSS00020
DEFSS00020
State Code
AD800
AD800
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
11/07/2018
Current Release Date
11/07/2018
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
03/08/2018
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/07/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Skill Set is for individuals who perform the duties of basic support to Defence geospatial operations within the Australian Geospatial Workplace environment. It provides the skills and knowledge required to perform basic surveying computations, store and retrieve spatial data, read and interpret maps, support Defence geospatial operations and apply Defence geospatial visualisation.
Pathway Information
The DEFSS00020 Basic Geospatial Skill Set is part of the Defence Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Personnel seeking certification as basic geospatial technicians are to comply with the requirements of the Defence Training Package.
Target Group
This is a Skill Set covering the role of the Basic Geospatial Technician within the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) 2322 Surveyors and Spatial Scientists. This Skill Set focusses on the operational application of Geospatial data.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
The competencies are drawn from a nationally endorsed Training Package, and provide the skills and knowledge required by persons performing the duties of Basic Geospatial Technician within the Australian Geospatial environment.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAB89 | DEFGEO002 | Apply geospatial visualisation | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AXF38 | CPPSIS3020 | Perform basic surveying computations | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WH696 | RIISTD201D | Read and interpret maps | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXI88 | CPPSIS4022 | Store and retrieve spatial data | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAB90 | DEFGEO001 | Support geospatial operations | 0 | Unit of competency |
