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Gather, analyse and verify data from different source inputs

Gather, analyse and verify data from different source inputs

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTDAT501
State Code
OBU93
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, analyse, test and verify data from different source inputs.It applies to those who work in data analytics roles in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment and are responsible for identifying data from a range of source inputs, analysing and investigating abnormalities and reporting against an organisation’s requirements. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1.Plan for data extraction and gathering
  • 1.1 Analyse organisation’s structure, operations and data, and identify need for data analysis
  • 1.2 Determine required data sources, data types and extraction techniques
  • 1.3 Plan and document data extraction methods according to task requirements
  • 1.4 Determine and document organisational impact of data gathering
  • 1.5 Communicate data extraction activities to required personnel
2. Gather and prepare data for analysis
  • 2.1 Secure data and prepare for extraction according to task requirements
  • 2.2 Initiate data extraction on required data sources
  • 2.3 Extract data according to task requirements
  • 2.4 Determine completeness of data extraction according to task requirements
3. Analyse and verify data
  • 3.1 Normalise data according to analysis requirements
  • 3.2 Conduct analysis according to task requirements
  • 3.3 Obtain analysis results and collate information according to task requirements
  • 3.4 Compare results to analysis specifications and requirements and conduct any further data extraction and analysis requirements
4. Finalise reporting activities
  • 4.1 Determine organisation’s reporting format and structure
  • 4.2 Report details on analysis activities and results according to task requirements
  • 4.3 Submit report to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback
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