FWPFRM5008 — Create digital forest operational map
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What an assessment for FWPFRM5008 must cover
63 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 33 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Prepare for work
- 1.1Determine job requirements from work order or instruction, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
- 1.2Determine map specifications according to work order or instructions
- 1.3Set up hardware, Geographic Information System (GIS) software package, internet access and equipment needed for the work, and check for correct operation and safety according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures
2 Create forest operational map
- 2.1Confirm format, extent, content, scale and intended use of map
- 2.2Select base map according to work requirements and software developer instructions
- 2.3Add layers to base map from the software package, web or files to show physical features and forestry-related information according to work requirements and software developer instructions
- 2.4Change styles in map according to work requirements and software developer instructions
- 2.5Configure pop-ups according to work requirements and software developer instructions
- 2.6Add item information to map, including description, terms of use, and attribution, according to workplace procedures and software developer instructions
- 2.7Display draft map according to display specifications and workplace requirements
- 2.8Proof draft map and fix any errors
- 2.9Save and store draft map according to software developer instructions and workplace procedures
3 Review and share map
- 3.1Use software tools to share draft map with appropriate people for comment according to workplace procedures
- 3.2Review feedback to identify improvements and make agreed changes to map according to workplace procedures
- 3.3Save final version of map in appropriate format and share with intended users according to workplace procedures
Performance evidence
- An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
- There must be evidence that the individual has used a Geographic Information System (GIS) software program to create and share three forestry operational maps according to a work order or work instructions.
- In undertaking these activities, the individual has:
- confirmed format, extent, content, scale and intended use of map
- selected base map and added layers
- configured pop-ups and added item information to map
- proofed the draft map and fixed any errors
- saved and stored draft map
- shared draft map for review
- made changes to map based on feedback and workplace procedures
- saved and shared final version of map with intended users.
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:
- range and functionality of GIS software packages
- basic GIS concepts:
- sources and types of spatial data and projections
- application areas
- map features
- map layers
- procedure to create digital maps:
- choose base map
- select data
- add layers with relevant data
- change styles
- configure pop-ups
- save map
- proofread map
- share map
- georeferencing maps
- reasons and procedures for checking accuracy, integrity and completeness of data
- fundamental features of maps:
- title
- coordinates
- scale
- legend
- data frame
- orientation
- citation
- forest operational maps:
- purpose
- intended users
- format
- information contained in forest operation maps
- amendments
- versions.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Read complex text in print and electronic format, including instructional manuals for GIS software packages
- Writing: Enter routine text and technical terms on forestry operational maps using GIS applications
- Oral communication: Ask questions to clarify instructions, feedback or information
- Numeracy: Recognise metric units of measurement Perform routine mathematical calculations related to using scale and calculating distances
Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
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Questions about assessing FWPFRM5008
What does an assessment tool for FWPFRM5008 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPFRM5008 needs to address all 63 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 33 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for FWPFRM5008?
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