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

Understand spatial data transfer protocols 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
258775  Understand spatial data transfer protocols 
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 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  3 
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 and provides them with essential knowledge in relation to data exchange protocols.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Understand and explain the OGC simple feature specification for SQL in relation to data storage.
  • Understand and explain the OGC Web Map Service standard in relation to data transfer.
  • Understand and explain the OGC Web Coverage Service standard in relation to data transfer.
  • Understand and explain the OGC Web Catalogue Service standard in relation to data transfer.
  • Understand and explain the OGC Web Feature Service standard in relation to data transfer. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
  • Explain the principles of computer networks.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the internet and the world-wide-web.
  • Communication at NQF Level 5.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 5. 
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    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 
    Understand and explain simple feature specification for SQL in relation to data storage, included but not limited to: OGC and ISO. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • ISO 19125 - 1:2004, "Geographic informations - simple feature access - Part 1: Common architecture"
  • ISO 19125 - 2:2004, "Geographic informations - simple feature access - Part 2: SQL Options" 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles contained in the standards are understood and explained in terms of data transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Non-standard implementations are identified and the non-standard aspects are highlighted in terms of data transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The standards are applied in a practical environment in terms of data transfer. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to accessing records, capturing a records and modifying a records. Records must include one of each of the following: points, lines and polygons.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Understand and explain the Geographic information - Web Map Server standards in relation to data transfer. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Include but not limited to:
  • ISO 19128:2005, "Web Map Server interface". 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles contained in the standard are understood and explained in terms of data transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Non-standard implementations are identified and the non standard aspects are highlighted in terms of data transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The standards are applied in a practical environment in terms of data transfer. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to downloading a simple map using the standard protocol.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Understand and explain the OGC Web Coverage Service standard in relation to data transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles contained in the standard are understood and explained in terms of data transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Non-standard implementations are identified and the non standard aspects are highlighted in terms of data transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The standard is applied in a practical environment in terms of data transfer. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to accessing an image and utilising the image for some purpose.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Understand and explain the OGC Web Catalogue Service standard in relation to data transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles contained in the standard are understood and explained in terms of data transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Non-standard implementations are identified and the non standard aspects are highlighted in terms of data transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The standard is applied in a practical environment in terms of data transfer. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to accessing a metadata record and utilising the record for some purpose.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Understand and explain Web Feature Service standards in relation to data transfer. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Include but not limited to:
  • OGC, ISO 19142, "Geographic information - Web features services". 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles contained in the standards are understood and explained in terms of data transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Non-standard implementations are identified and the non standard aspects are highlighted in terms of data transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The standards are applied in a practical environment in terms of data transfer. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to accessing a spatial record and utilising the record for some purpose.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • 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 is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where "Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding" is required. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    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 
    Display 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 ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Terminology:
  • GIS: Geographical Information System.
  • OGC: Open GIS Consortium.
  • SQL: Sequential Query Language.
  • ISO: International Standards organization. 
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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   
    Elective  63689   Bachelor of Arts: Geographical Information Science  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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