Unit of competency Outline

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Collect, assess and use information

Collect, assess and use information

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPIM410A
State Code
D4287
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/11/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/07/2014
Field of Education
080101 - Accounting
Original Release Date
29/07/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge involved in obtaining information from various sources, analysing and interpreting the information to draw useful conclusions and provide advice to customers or management.This unit may apply to job roles subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements so Commonwealth, State or Territory requirements should be confirmed with the relevant body.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify the requirements for information
  • 1.1. Scope and purpose for which the information is required are clarified
  • 1.2. Timelines for collection and presentation of information is determined
2. Collect and organise information
  • 2.1. Sources of information are identified
  • 2.2. Information/data is obtained and appropriately recorded in accordance with legislative requirements
  • 2.3. Information/data is checked to see that it is accurate, up to date and comprehensive
  • 2.4. Information/ data is organised for ease of use
3. Analyse and draw conclusions, if necessary
  • 3.1. Information /data is interpreted and analysed
  • 3.2. Significance of information/data is determined and discussed with appropriate personnel
  • 3.3. Conclusions based on information/data are drawn, if required
4. Present information in appropriate format
  • 4.1. Information is presented in an appropriate format and in accordance with organisation procedures
  • 4.2. Completeness and accuracy of the information/data and justification of the conclusions are evaluated
  • 4.3. Deadline for presentation of the information is met
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Information may include:
basic information for management
regulator/government reporting
routine statistical reports.
Sources of information may be:
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
government departments
computerised or manual
libraries (organisation libraries or other libraries such as public or university libraries)
professional bodies
workplace document and computer files.
Legislative requirements may include:
Disability and Discrimination Act
Equal Opportunity Act
industry codes of practice
legislation relevant to personal injury and rehabilitation industry sectors
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Surveillance Act
Workplace Relations Act.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
clarify requirements for collection of information
collect and organise information
analyse information and draw conclusions
present information in appropriate formats
utilise organisation technology.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
competency is demonstrated in the context of the work environment and conditions specified in the range statement either in a relevant workplace or a closely simulated work environment
access to and the use of a range of common office equipment, technology, software and consumables
access to organisation records
access to organisation policies and procedures.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples, in combination, are appropriate for this unit:
evaluating an integrated activity, which combines the elements of competency for the unit, or a cluster of related units of competency
observing processes and procedures in workplaces
verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills
evaluating samples of work
accessing and validating third party reports
setting and reviewing workplace projects and business simulations or scenarios.

Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9750 FNSICGEN403B Collect, assess and use information Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUS51 FNSPIM410 Collect, assess and use information Unit of competency