Skill set Outline
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Intermediate Geospatial Skill Set
Intermediate Geospatial Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
DEFSS00021
DEFSS00021
State Code
AD801
AD801
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 providing intermediate geospatial support to Defence operations within the Australian geospatial workplace environments. It provides the skills and knowledge required to store and retrieve spatial data, source and assess spatial data, provide geospatial support to Defence operations and provide geospatial technical advice.
Pathway Information
The DEFSS00021 Intermediate Geospatial Skill Set is part of the Defence Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Personnel seeking certification as intermediate 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 Intermediate 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 Intermediate Geospatial Technician within the Australian Geospatial environment.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAB92 | DEFGEO003 | Provide geospatial support to operations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OAB91 | DEFGEO004 | Provide geospatial technical advice | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AXF09 | CPPSIS4024 | Source and assess spatial data | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AXI88 | CPPSIS4022 | Store and retrieve spatial data | 50 | Unit of competency |
