Introducing Australian Apprenticeships within the Spatial Information Industry ….important opportunities for RTOs, Industry Associations

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New Opportunities The introduction of a suite of qualifications in Spatial Information within the newly endorsed CPP07 Property Services Training Package opens great opportunities for RTOs seeking to serve a growing and important industry The introduction of a suite of qualifications in Spatial Information within the newly endorsed CPP07 Property Services Training Package opens great opportunities for RTOs seeking to serve a growing and important industry The recognition of these qualification, from Certificate III to Diploma, as Australian Apprenticeships also will stimulate demand from industry for their delivery by RTOs The recognition of these qualification, from Certificate III to Diploma, as Australian Apprenticeships also will stimulate demand from industry for their delivery by RTOs

Spatial Information – opportunities to serve an important market The Spatial Information industry is a great market for RTOs. The industry is: Large – with more than 90,000 workers across the nation Large – with more than 90,000 workers across the nation Experiencing skill shortages – industry intelligence indicates that employers are actively seeking to grow their workforce Experiencing skill shortages – industry intelligence indicates that employers are actively seeking to grow their workforce Exciting – spatial information uses advanced technologies, enables people to work anywhere and creates skills that can be used flexibly across industries Exciting – spatial information uses advanced technologies, enables people to work anywhere and creates skills that can be used flexibly across industries

Introducing and Using the Certificate III to Diploma qualifications in Spatial Information

The Qualifications are ready for delivery… The Construction & Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC), on behalf of industry, has developed a suite of new high-level qualifications to support the Spatial Information industry The Construction & Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC), on behalf of industry, has developed a suite of new high-level qualifications to support the Spatial Information industry The new qualifications are endorsed nationally and RTOs are preparing for implementation including conducting PD for teachers, trainers and facilitators The new qualifications are endorsed nationally and RTOs are preparing for implementation including conducting PD for teachers, trainers and facilitators

Substantial Training for Substantial Careers... The duration of apprenticeships reflects the depth and breadth of required skill & knowledge development.

Qualifications to support apprenticeships There is a wide range of qualifications from Certificate III to Diploma within the CPP07 Training Package which the industry believes are appropriate to support Australian Apprenticeships There is a wide range of qualifications from Certificate III to Diploma within the CPP07 Training Package which the industry believes are appropriate to support Australian Apprenticeships Remember, the States and Territories may have different approaches and may elect to nominate some qualifications and not others to support apprenticeships. Similarly, the nominal durations may vary Remember, the States and Territories may have different approaches and may elect to nominate some qualifications and not others to support apprenticeships. Similarly, the nominal durations may vary Please check with your State Training Authority and AAC for current information Please check with your State Training Authority and AAC for current information As an example, the duration and conditions for the spatial qualifications in the CPP07 Training Package for Victoria are shown next – you will need to check with an AAC for information relevant to other States and Territories. As an example, the duration and conditions for the spatial qualifications in the CPP07 Training Package for Victoria are shown next – you will need to check with an AAC for information relevant to other States and Territories.

Training flexibly while meeting State requirements RTOs must work with the employer and the apprentice/trainee to ensure the appropriate training plan is put in place. The Spatial Information industry may well see significant benefit in the use of structured workplace-based training. Particularly as the host employer will have access to the current technology and data to make the learning and assessment both real and relevant RTOs must work with the employer and the apprentice/trainee to ensure the appropriate training plan is put in place. The Spatial Information industry may well see significant benefit in the use of structured workplace-based training. Particularly as the host employer will have access to the current technology and data to make the learning and assessment both real and relevant RTOs should, however, also be aware of any requirement placed by the State or Territory for the delivery of training in an on-the-job setting. Some States and Territories may, for example, require that the apprentice must be withdrawn from routine work duties for a specific number of hours per week. There may also be requirements for the type of training that should be delivered at this time. For example, the training may have to focus on the compliance and regulatory units and the units concentrating on generic skills. RTOs should, however, also be aware of any requirement placed by the State or Territory for the delivery of training in an on-the-job setting. Some States and Territories may, for example, require that the apprentice must be withdrawn from routine work duties for a specific number of hours per week. There may also be requirements for the type of training that should be delivered at this time. For example, the training may have to focus on the compliance and regulatory units and the units concentrating on generic skills.

The Spatial Qualifications ….’model’ programs supporting Australian Apprenticeships

Qualifications and Audiences The Training Package provides qualifications to support: Entry level and support roles within the surveying profession Entry level and support roles within the surveying profession Entry level, technical and para-professional roles within the broader spatial industry including GIS technical officers Entry level, technical and para-professional roles within the broader spatial industry including GIS technical officers The following model programs are provided to assist RTOs, employers and apprentices to package appropriate qualifications. RTOs are encouraged to work with employers and apprentices to ensure the optimum units are selected to meet the particular needs of each workplace. Note: the nominal duration hours are based on Victoria’s Implementation Guide

Occupation / Work Function Technical Assistant in the Spatial Industry Qualification Title Certificate III in Spatial Information Services Qualification Code CPP30107 Unit CodeUnit TitleHours Core CPPSIS3001AApply map presentation principles30 CPPSIS3002AStore and retrieve basic spatial data30 CPPSIS3004ARespond to client spatial enquiry15 CPPSIS3005ACollect basic spatial data60 CPPSIS3010APerform basic spatial computations100 PRMCMN301AContribute to workplace safety arrangements30 FPIFGM147ARead and interpret maps20 Electives CPPSIS2001APrepare for work in the spatial information services industry20 CPPSIS3006AProvide field support services40 BSBFLM303AContribute to effective workplace relationships40 TDTC2501AOperate four wheel drive vehicle40 Total Hours425

Occupation / Work Function Surveyor's Assistant Qualification Title Certificate IV in Surveying Qualification Code CPP40107 Unit CodeUnit TitleHours Core CPPSIS4002AStore and retrieve spatial data50 CPPSIS4005ACollect basic GPS data20 CPPSIS4006ARead and interpret basic image data40 CPPSIS4009ACollect and set out basic surveying data60 CPPSIS4010AOperate surveying equipment100 CPPSIS4011APerform surveying computations60 CUVCRS03AProduce computer-aided drawings50 ICAITU006COperate computing packages60 Electives CPPSIS4007AOrganise field services30 CPPSIS4008AOrganise equipment and supplies30 BSBFLM412APromote team effectiveness50 LGAPLEM404APrepare and present geographic information systems data25 MNQGEN400AApply site risk management system40 PRMCMN404AFacilitate effective workplace relationships50 CPPCMN4002AImplement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Total Hours705

Occupation / Work Function Technical Officer in the Spatial Information industry Qualification Title Certificate IV in Spatial Information Services Qualification Code CPP40207 Unit CodeUnit TitleHours Core CPPDSM3009AMaintain workplace safety in the property industry35 CPPSIS4001AMaintain spatial systems50 CPPSIS4002AStore and retrieve spatial data50 CPPSIS4005ACollect basic GPS data20 CPPSIS4006ARead and interpret basic image data40 CPPSIS4014AMaintain spatial data60 CPPSIS5005AObtain and validate existing spatial data20 FPIFGM147ARead and interpret maps20 ICAITU006COperate computing packages60 Electives CPPSIS4008AOrganise equipment and supplies30 LGAPLEM404APrepare and present geographic information systems data25 CPPSIS4010AOperate surveying equipment100 BSBFLM412APromote team effectiveness50 CPPSIS4004ACollect and set out basic spatial data100 CUVCRS03AProduce computer-aided drawings50 Total Hours710

Occupation / Work Function Survey Technician Qualification Title Diploma of Surveying Qualification Code CPP50107 Unit CodeUnit TitleHours Core CPPSIS5001APlan spatial data collection and validation40 CPPSIS5017AConduct an advanced GPS data collection and set out survey40 CPPSIS5018AConduct an engineering survey40 CPPSIS5020ACreate engineering drawings80 CPPSIS5023AManage advanced surveying computations80 CPPSIS5024APerform geodetic surveying computations60 CPPSIS5028AConduct geodetic surveying60 Electives CPPSIS5027ACarry out a precision survey40 CPPSIS5010ACollate and interpret spatial data20 CPPSIS5014ADevelop a subdivision survey design for local government approval 120 CPPSIS5019AConduct an engineering surveying project60 CPPSIS5026ADesign road and railway100 BSBMGT505AEnsure a safe workplace60 RTD4507AProduce maps for land management purposes120 ICTTC032CUndertake a civil site survey40 BCGSV5007AUndertake site surveys and set out procedures to building projects 72 Total Hours1032

Occupation / Work Function GIS Officer Qualification Title Diploma of Spatial Information Services Qualification Code CPP50207 Unit CodeUnit TitleHours Core CPPSIS5001APlan spatial data collection and validation40 CPPSIS5002ACapture new spatial data100 CPPSIS5003AImplement a spatial information services project plan50 CPPSIS5006AIntegrate spatial datasets60 CPPSIS5009AProduce spatial project deliverables100 CPPSIS5029ADetermine suitable information sources to create new spatial datasets 20 CPPSIS6020ADevelop 2-D and 3-D terrain visualisations160 Electives CPPSIS5007AMaintain complex spatial data systems60 CPPSIS5008ADevelop a complex spatial and aspatial database60 CPPSIS5013ADesign a spatial data storage system60 CPPSIS5010ACollate and interpret spatial data20 RTD4507AProduce maps for land management purposes120 LGAPLEM508A Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems40 LGAPLEM512AProvide geographic information systems data25 CPPCMN4002A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices40 BSBMGT505AEnsure a safe workplace60 Total Hours1015

More Information?

For more information about the Spatial Information qualifications… CPSISC for implementation information and purchase of the CPP07 Training Package CPSISC for implementation information and purchase of the CPP07 Training Package or NTIS for access to Training Package information NTIS for access to Training Package informationwww.ntis.gov.au

For more information: contacts for spatial information industry associations The Spatial Information Industry (SII) association The Spatial Information Industry (SII) associationwww.spatialsciences.org.au Australian Spatial Information Business Association (ASIBA) Australian Spatial Information Business Association (ASIBA) ANZLIC the Spatial Information Council ANZLIC the Spatial Information Council