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

Customise a generic GIS to an individual specification 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11825  Customise a generic GIS to an individual specification 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Surveying 
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 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  10 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2005-09-13  2008-09-13  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-09-13   2012-09-13  

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 has been developed for the surveying occupational area and is intended for persons who aim to achieve career advancement within social and economic transformation by gaining geographical information system (GIS) skills for use in a surveying environment leading to a qualification based on unit standards. A person who has successfully completed this unit standard is able to customise a generic desktop GIS to an individual specification.

A qualifying learner credited with this unit standard will be able to customise a generic desktop GIS to an individual specification and is able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge related to the process of customising a desktop GIS to an individual specification.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the tools and techniques available for desktop GIS customisation.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of project planning and of software development life cycles.
  • Customise a generic desktop GIS.
  • Complete the work sequence in accordance with the requirements and standards for the task. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Level 4 numeracy and literacy, computer literacy, the ability to operate a standard desktop GIS application, programming skills and project planning will facilitate better understanding and proficiency in this unit standard. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Display knowledge related to the process of customising of a generic desktop GIS application 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Display knowledge related to the process of customising of a generic desktop GIS application to an individual specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Theory and principles associated with GIS concepts are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Data models, Data Conversions and Formats, Topology and GIS components.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The importance and purpose of capturing spatial data for GIS is understood and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Theory associated with the functions of GIS are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Spatial Analysis, Database Integration.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Applicable task specific legal requirements, standards and accuracies relevant to the task are identified and the importance thereof explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge of the tools and techniques available for desktop GIS customisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Theory and principles associated with database structures are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Database types, Database Management, Database design, SQL.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Tools, equipment and instruments required for the task are verified for use in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Theory associated with the functions of GIS are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Spatial Analysis, Database Integration, Feature Classification, Cartography.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. All relevant information for the capturing of spatial data is obtained in accordance with task requirements and job instruction. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate knowledge of project planning and of software development life cycles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Theory and principles associated with project planning is understood and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Theory and principals of GIS concepts and applications are understood and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Features are located and identified in accordance with the job instruction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Features are recorded in accordance with task specific requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Communicated instructions are interpreted and responded to in accordance with task specific requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Customise a generic desktop GIS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Theory and principals associated with the customisation of a generic desktop GIS is understood and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Tools, equipment and instruments required for the task are verified for use in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Theory associated with the functions of GIS are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Spatial Analysis, Database Integration, Feature Classification, Cartography.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Communicated instructions are interpreted and responded to in accordance with task specific requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Complete the work sequence in accordance with the requirements and standards for the task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The level of detail to be captured in relation to the task requirements are understood and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Theory and principles associated with Data Capture are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Field work methods, Remote sensing, Photogrammetric compilation, Scanning, Digitising, Alpha-numeric inputs.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The theory and principals associated with data integrity, standards and quality are understood and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Tools, equipment and instruments are maintained in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Tools, equipment and instruments found defective are dealt with in accordance with managerial instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Reporting requirements are dealt with in accordance with managerial instructions. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA and registered with FE / HE registrar.
    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.
    4. Anyone wishing to become an assessor or provider of learning must provide an affordable assessment / learning service.

    Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Theory and principles associated with customising a desktop GIS to an individual specification.
  • Basic programming skills.
  • Basic project planning skills.
  • Relevant sections of the statutory and legal requirements that may be required in this unit standard.
  • Discipline specific safety procedure. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation or community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary Information

    The relevant information is contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Training manuals
  • Survey Codes of Practice
  • Survey Instructions
  • Managerial Instructions
  • Manufacturers' Manuals and Specifications
  • Professional Publications

    The appropriate legal sections are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Surface Surveying

    - Land Survey Act 8 of 1997
    - South African Professional and Technical Surveyor's Act 40 of 1984
    - Draft bill on Spatial Information and Planning
  • Minerals Surveying

    - Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996
    - Mineral Act (Act 50 of 1991)


    1. Personal protective equipment means, but is not limited to, hearing protection, hard hat, safety footwear, eye protection, hand protection, life lines, reflective gear.

    2. Workplace hazards and sub-standard conditions may include, but is not limited to high walls, undermined ground, snakes, strong wind, loose ground, wet/muddy conditions, skew beacons, friable/loose hanging wall or sidewall, slippery footwall, confined spaces.

    3. Work related hazards and associated risks may include, but is not limited to, traffic, overhead power lines, water, working at elevated positions, veld fires, poor ventilation underground. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  63711   Bachelor of Geographical Information Science (GISc)  Level 7  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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