Scope statistical data collection

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
PSPGEN061

State Code
AWV41

TGA Status
Deleted

DTWD Status
Deleted

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
07/03/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/07/2016

Field of Education

010103 - Statistics

Original Release Date

21/07/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills required to identify the scope of a statistical data collection project and the expected outputs to meet user requirements. It includes defining the purpose, researching and identifying possible sources of data, developing project documentation, determining resource requirements and confirming project feasibility.This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Define purpose and/or outputs

1.1 Confirm required deliverables with relevant personnel and/or stakeholders.
1.2 Review tasks to identify requirements.
1.3 Specify and confirm requirements.

2. Define scope

2.1 Define the population for the study.
2.2 Define the audience for the project’s outputs.
2.3 Define proposed hypotheses and identify any anticipated issues.
2.4 Determine the duration, sequence and inter dependence of tasks in consultation with stakeholders.
2.5 Specify and agree upon the scope.

3. Research sources of data

3.1 Identify data sources and statistics already in existence.
3.2 Identify alternative sources of data.
3.3 Source data to test hypotheses.

4. Develop project documentation

4.1 Collate and examine information to determine the detail required in project brief and specifications.
4.2 Identify statistical processes for later use in conjunction with a suitably qualified person.
4.3 Identify and address legal and ethical issues relating to the collection of data.
4.4 Identify the final reporting medium.
4.5 Determine anticipated communication strategies.
4.6 Develop risk management strategies.

5. Determine resource requirements

5.1 Estimate project costs.
5.2 Identify information technology requirements.
5.3 Identify any special equipment or resource requirements.
5.4 Access equipment and material requirements according to the project requirements.

6. Confirm feasibility

6.1 Identify and document variations to the feasibility of the project to enable adjustments to be made.
6.2 Evaluate adjusted feasibility of the project to confirm progress of the project.
6.3 Confirm feasibility and gain approval for the project.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C8050	PSPGOV520A	Scope statistical data collection	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZZ0	PSP50116	Diploma of Government	Qualification