Elements and Performance Criteria

What may be included in sources of information?
Data may be based on primary and secondary sources including field work and trials, research materials, published books, academic reports, industry reports, colleagues, computer software, internet, newspapers, photographic data, journals, industry publications, industry specialists and experts.

What OHS hazards can be included in this standard?
Hazards may include manual handling, using tools and equipment, noise, dust, solar radiation, falls and tripping, spider and insect bites.

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?
OHS requirements may include identifying hazards; assessing risks and implementing controls; cleaning, maintaining and storing tools, equipment and machinery; appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE including sun protection; safe operation of tools, equipment and machinery; correct manual handling; basic first aid; and safety procedures for protection of others.

What methods of information storage may need to be accessed?
Methods of information storage may include hard copy files, electronic databases, spreadsheets, file systems, and library collections.

What types of recording techniques may be relevant to this standard?
Recording techniques may include written, audio, video, photographic and computers.

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

Data collection techniques and procedures.
Data recording and evaluation techniques.
Data analysis and interpretive techniques
Data storage and retrieval methods.
Data reporting methods.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

Determine the type and extent of data to be collected.
Access and collate data.
Evaluate data.
Manage and retrieve data.
Analyse the data
Interpret the data
Follow safe work practices.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies

Essential Assessment Information
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What processes should be applied to this competency standard? There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Through recording and presenting data to clients and enterprise personnel. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Through identification of sources of information, and retrieval, analysis and collation of data.. (3)

Planning and organising activities
In accordance with standard research approaches in line with enterprise procedures and policies. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Through participating in reviews, collaboration with colleagues and the evaluation of data. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
In compiling, analysing and evaluating data. (3)

Solving problems
Through dealing with inconsistencies in data, and difficulties in obtaining and collecting valid data. (3)

Using technology
Through the use of computers in sourcing, analysing, collating, reporting and storing data (3)