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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Assess fitness for use of spatial data 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116864  Assess fitness for use of spatial data 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Geographical Information Sciences 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  13 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is useful for people who aim to achieve career advancement in the GIS field by assessing the fitness for use of data to be used for a specific project or specified applications, having been given the assessment methodology and the area and theme of interest to be checked.

People credited with this Unit Standard must be able to:
  • Understand the parameters given for doing the assessment (sample to be checked, what to check against, what to check, etc).
  • Demonstrate meticulousness, conscientiousness and thoroughness in assessing the fitness of use of data for a specific project or application.
  • Demonstrate an ability to check data manually, semi-automatically and fully automatically.
  • Log and report on the results, and determine whether or not the data are fit to use. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners pursuing this unit standard have achieved relevant competency in geo- information systems at NQF Level 4 or have an equivalent working experience. Learners with knowledge and skills in sampling, statistical analysis on spatial and non-spatial data will also be considered to enter this unit standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Employ parameters given for doing the assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Data for assessment can be identified, extracted and prepared for assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Data from the source of higher authority can be identified, extracted and prepared for assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Knowledge of the use to which the data set will be applied is demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply quality assurance in assessing the fitness of use of data for a specific project or application. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Meticulousness, conscientiousness and thoroughness. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Meticulousness is demonstrated in the completeness of data. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Conscientiousness is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Thoroughness is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The assessed data is evaluated for compliance with task specific requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an ability to check data manually, semi-automatically and fully automatically. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Manual methods of checking are understood and demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including, but not limited to, side-by-side, overlays, written descriptions.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Semi-automatic methods of checking are understood and demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including, but not limited to, heads-up checking, counts, summaries.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Fully automatic methods of checking are understood and demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including, but not limited to, polygon closure, feature labelling, slivers, gaps, containment in polygon hierarchies, intersections, network connectivity, undershoots, overshoots.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Log and report on the results, and determine whether or not the data are fit to use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Errors and/or inconsistencies are detected and logged on the fly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Logs are legibly, intelligibly and accurately documented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Logs are summarised into a report in compliance with technical report writing standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Fitness for use of spatial data is assessed in accordance with the technical report and in terms of task specific requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Moderation
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
  • Basic knowledge of geomatics.
  • Basic understanding of school applied mathematics.
  • Basic understanding of spatial data structures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems.
  • Data for assessment can be identified, extracted and prepared for assessment.
  • Data from the source of higher authority can be identified, extracted and prepared for assessment.
  • Manual methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Semi-automatic methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Fully automatic methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Errors and/or inconsistencies are detected and logged on the fly.
  • Logs are summarised into a report in compliance with technical report writing standards.
  • Fitness for use of spatial data is assessed in accordance with the technical report and in terms of task specific requirements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/ group/ organisation or community.
  • Logs are legibly, intelligibly and accurately documented.
  • Logs are summarised into a report in compliance with technical report writing standards. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Data for assessment can be identified, extracted and prepared for assessment.
  • Data from the source of higher authority can be identified, extracted and prepared for assessment.
  • Knowledge of the use to which the data set will be applied is demonstrated.
  • Meticulousness is demonstrated in the completeness of data.
  • Conscientiousness is demonstrated.
  • Thoroughness is demonstrated.
  • Manual methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Semi-automatic methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Fully automatic methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Errors and/or inconsistencies are detected and logged on the fly.
  • Logs are legibly, intelligibly and accurately documented.
  • Logs are summarised into a report in compliance with technical report writing standards.
  • Fitness for use of spatial data is assessed in accordance with the technical report and in terms of task specific requirements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • Data for assessment can be identified, extracted and prepared for assessment.
  • Data from the source of higher authority can be identified, extracted and prepared for assessment.
  • Knowledge of the use to which the data set will be applied is demonstrated.
  • Manual methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Semi-automatic methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Fully automatic methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Errors and/or inconsistencies are detected and logged on the fly.
  • Logs are legibly, intelligibly and accurately documented.
  • Logs are summarised into a report in compliance with technical report writing standards.
  • Fitness for use of spatial data is assessed in accordance with the technical report and in terms of task specific requirements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations.
  • Errors and/or inconsistencies are detected and logged on the fly.
  • Logs are legibly, intelligibly and accurately documented.
  • Logs are summarised into a report in compliance with technical report writing standards.
  • Fitness for use of spatial data is assessed in accordance with the technical report and in terms of task specific requirements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others).
  • Data for assessment can be identified, extracted and prepared for assessment.
  • Data from the source of higher authority can be identified, extracted and prepared for assessment.
  • Knowledge of the use to which the data set will be applied is demonstrated.
  • Meticulousness is demonstrated in the completeness of data.
  • Conscientiousness is demonstrated.
  • Thoroughness is demonstrated.
  • Manual methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Semi-automatic methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Fully automatic methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Errors and/or inconsistencies are detected and logged on the fly.
  • Logs are legibly, intelligibly and accurately documented.
  • Logs are summarised into a report in compliance with technical report writing standards.
  • Fitness for use of spatial data is assessed in accordance with the technical report and in terms of task specific requirements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Display an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.
  • Data for assessment can be identified, extracted and prepared for assessment.
  • Data from the source of higher authority can be identified, extracted and prepared for assessment.
  • Knowledge of the use to which the data set will be applied is demonstrated.
  • Manual methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Semi-automatic methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Fully automatic methods of checking are understood and demonstrated.
  • Fitness for use of spatial data is assessed in accordance with the technical report and in terms of task specific requirements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49063   National Certificate: Geographical Information Sciences  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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