skill set of a gis technician geotech metadacum geoed louisville, ky june 23, 2010
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Skill Set of a GIS Technician GeoTech MetaDACUM GEOED Louisville, KY June 23, 2010. Mike Rudibaugh, Ph.D. Co-PI NSF GeoTech Center Geography/GIS Instructor Lake Land College [email protected] 217-234-5244. What is the GeoTech Center? . http://geotechcenter.org/ - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Skill Set of a GIS Technician
GeoTech MetaDACUMGEOED Louisville, KYJune 23, 2010
Mike Rudibaugh, Ph.D.Co-PI NSF GeoTech CenterGeography/GIS InstructorLake Land [email protected]
What is the GeoTech Center?
• http://geotechcenter.org/▫ Resource center for
community colleges in developing geospatial technology
▫ NSF-ATE Program 1. Curriculum 2. Faulty Professional
Development 3. Student
Recruitment 4. Workforce Studies 5. Hardware/Software
Scanning the GST Landscape Using the College Program Research Database• Scanning the System
(2009)▫ N= 1185 (Community
Colleges in GeoTech Center geodatabase
▫ Program Map Tier System 1= NO GST (N=733) 2 = Class (N = 287) 3 = Certificates (N = 96) 4 = Degrees (N = 19) 5 = Degrees and
Certificates (N = 50)
College Program Research Database -Regional Patterns Associated to Closest Partner
Using thiessen polygons to assign each college to closest GeoTech Partner
Using the Program Research Database to findRegional Patterns
• The following table profiles how GST is offered at CCs in different regions of the country around GeoTech Partner
• Analysis - the West region is the most mature based on the fact it’s the only region with a higher frequency of colleges that have some GST versus none.
Partner N No GST
Classes Cert. Degree
Cert. and Degree
GSU-Southeast
130
87 25 12 3 3
LLC-Midwest
206
136 46 16 3 5
SWC-West 218
86 87 83 2 10
CNM-Mountain
64 38 16 6 1 3
BSC-Upper Midwest
63 36 21 3 3 0
KCTC-Mid-South
84 56 11 8 3 6
IAGT-Northeast
211
150 41 14 2 4
CPCC-East 108
77 22 5 4 0
DMC-South 101
67 18 2 2 12
Geospatial jobsare not clearly defined
Why?
• Vast, multi-disciplinary industry
• New field with many competing interests
Result?
• Assortment of classes, curriculum, certificate & degree requirements at 449 Colleges• GIS Classes Are Offered in 30 Programming Areas within Community Colleges
• Geography, GIS, Geospatial Represent 50%
Goal: Identify Core Competencies for GIS Technicians
Develop Industry Models that: Serve as a basis for developing new training materials for
the industry; Categorize the wide range of existing materials that are
currently being used; Comprehend the full range of skills needed for Geospatial
Technology; Form the foundation for industry skill standards and
certifications; Evaluate the myriad training programs that address those
skill needs.
Industry Competency Model Initiative
•Industry •Prospective workers•Training providers•The public workforce system
Who are the stakeholders?
A competency model is a descriptive tool that identifies the competencies needed to operate in a specific role with a(n) job, occupation, organization, or industry.
Competencies applicable to many occupations and
industries at national scale
Competencies needed by all occupations within an
industry
Competencies needed by all occupations within an
industry segment
Competencies specific to an occupation identified by DoL
partners (e.g., GeoTech Center)
Requirements for specialized degrees, licensure, or certification
(e.g., GISCI)
The DACUM Process• A DACUM (Developing A Curriculum) is an
occupational analysis performed by expert workers (12) in the occupation (in this case, GIS Technician).
• Results in a DACUM Research Chart, an occupational skill profile that identifies Tasks and Duties of the occupation.
• The research chart is then validated by a survey of the regional user community.
• The validated research chart can used for instructional program planning, curriculum development, training materials development, etc.
• DACUM Workshop Event▫ November 19-20 (2008)▫ 2-days
• Employers Represented▫ IDOT▫ ADM▫ USDA ▫ Illinois Water Survey▫ Coles County Regional Planning▫ Champaign County▫ Effingham Tax Assessors Office▫ Clinton County GIS Office▫ ManPlan.Net (AG. Consulting)▫ EJ Water Cooperative ▫ Meisenhimer and Gende
Engineers Grant funding from the National Science Foundation
(DUE 0801896)
Recent curriculum development in GSTs at Lake Land College• New Geospatial
Technology Program▫ DACUM Results (Industry
feedback structured new GST certificate
▫ Validated at state level (ILGISA)
▫ LLC Developed a new GST Certificate Program (17 hours)
▫ Classes▫ 1. Intro to GIS - 4▫ 2. Advanced Vector GIS - 3▫ 3. World Geography- 3▫ 4. Information Technology
Elective – 2-3 hours▫ 5. GPS Elective – 2-3 hours▫ 6. Internship – 3 ▫ Total 17-19 hours
Recent curriculum development in GSTs at Lake Land College• New Geospatial
Technology Program▫ Recent trends▫ Little to no articulation in
Illinois for GST▫ More university programs
are embedding GST into programs/curriculum
▫ GST technology is beginning to meet general education requirements in some states
▫ Some occupational programs are adding GST as part of licensing exam
▫ Price of hardware/software is coming down
Core Competencies•Core competencies were identified as any
task with at least 75% of survey respondents indicating either important or very important.
•Task items falling below the 75% criteria need to be analyzed closely as they may be relevant to specific occupations and regions but may not have broad application across the user base.
Geospatial Technology Certificate Lake Land College
Course DACUM Task Items
Intro to GIS A-7, B-3,B-8,A-9,A-6,A-4, D-3, D-1,B-7, A-1, A-10Advanced Vector
GISB-11, C-8, B-9, B-4, A-13, B-5, B-12, B-6, C2, B-2, C-6
World Geography Broad Geospatial and Mapping Awareness Introduction to Basic Cartographic Techniques
Technical Elective GPS Course
A-3, A-2, B-1
IT Elective E-10, D-2, D-7, C-1GIS Internship E-1,F-2, F-3,E-5, D-12, F-4, E-7, E-4, E-3, E-6
Lake Land College is expanding its current Geospatial Technology Certificate to include core competencies identified in the DACUM validation survey.
Codes link to the Lake Land College DACUM Verification Survey Results, GeoTech, April 2009
Linking DACUMs to Curriculum
MetaDACUMS – National Trends• National Snapshot of the GIS
Technician • Attempt to define the GIS
Technician occupation based upon DACUMS in diverse occupational markets
• Results (What do GIS Technicians do?)▫ Process Data▫ Manage
Evaluate▫ Generate Products
Design and Create Maps• Implications
▫ GISCI – Certification
Steps to Build an Industry Competency Model1. Conduct Research2. Analyze Resource
Materials3. Develop draft
competency model4. Engage industry partners
Refine and validate the model
5. Launch and promote the model
6. Plan to maintain and update the model
Workshop participants March 11-12Corbin, Tripp Assoc Vice President GIS-IT, Keck & Wood, Atlanta; GISP; CFM; President GA
Chapter URISA; At-large Board Member GITA Southeast Chapter
DiBiase, David Director, Dutton e-Education Institute, Penn State; GISP; CMS-GIS; URISA Board member; past UCGIS Education Committee chair and lead editor of GIS&T Body of Knowledge
Fox, Thomas GEOINT analyst, Booz Allen Hamilton
Francica, Joe Editor in chief, Directions Magazine; BidConnexion Software Inc.; formerly USGS EROS Data Center, Sun Exploration,Tydac, Vectiv and Intergraph Corporation
Green, Kass President, Kass Green & Associates; Past president ASPRS; numerous Boards
Jackson, Janet GIS Manager, McKim & Creed; GISP; former president GITA Carolina chapter; Professional Surveyor columnist
Jeffress, Gary Director, Conrad Blucher Institute, Texas A&M Corpus Christi; RPLS; ACSM; GeoTech Board member
Jones, Brent Survey/Cadastre/Engineering Manager, ESRI; GITA past president
Mennis, Jeremy Associate Professor of Geography, Temple University; Chairperson, GIS Specialty Group, AAG
Ritchie, Michael President, Photo Science Inc.; Past-President, MAPPS; PLS, PE, CP
Schuckman, Karen
Senior Lecturer, Penn State; formerly with URS Corp. and EarthData; ASPRS past president; PLS, CP
Smith, Cy GIO, State of Oregon; COGO chairperson; NSGIC past president; URISA president elect; GISP
Van Sickle, Jan Senior Associate, Stantec Consulting, Denver; RPLS, ACSM, ASPRS, Penn State lecturer
Recommendations to offer GST Technology in Illinois -SWC Example in San Diego
▫ How do we offer GST curriculum to the Illinois community college student?
▫ Is GST an occupational, transfer, workforce development, or adult education program?
▫ How should we be teaching and offering GST curriculum in Illinois Community Colleges?
Questions and Comments