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AHCARB801
Contextualise diagnostic tests

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contextualise diagnostic testing and execute a diagnostic test project.

This unit applies to individuals with advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and/or further learning in one or more disciplines or areas of practice. This unit applies to individuals with advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills to provide specialist advice, analyse, generate and transmit solutions to complex problems, and to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.

The role involves the self-directed application of knowledge in tree anatomy, physiology, pathology, tree dynamics and the edaphic environment with substantial depth in areas such as diagnostic tool application methods and analysis of diagnostic test results.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research diagnostic testing principles and processes

1.1 Research peer-reviewed documentation and relevant case studies

1.2 Develop competency in correct and functional operation of diagnostic testing equipment

1.3 Interpret underpinning scientific principles of test processes

1.4 Determine diagnostic assumptions and limitations of testing process for selected diagnostic tool

2. Analyse requirements and calibrate processes

2.1 Analyse quantification, variance and tolerance requirements for selected diagnostic tool

2.2 Research calibration baselines and seek verification where required

2.3 Verify appropriate calibration processes have been performed

3. Determine project parameters and execute a diagnostic test project

3.1 Select one or more appropriate testing processes for each of the primary domains: tree anatomy, physiology, pathology, tree dynamics and the edaphic environment

3.2 Contextualise testing for each domain with appropriate selection of diagnostic tools

3.3 Define scientific research method using a basis of hypothesis testing, measurement of functional relationships, and observational research as required

3.4 Investigate scientific literature resources referenced by current science of each primary domain

3.5 Describe efficacy of test in terms of primary domain

3.6 Conceive and execute a diagnostic test project

4. Interpret testing results

4.1 Express testing results in performance metrics for each of the selected diagnostic tools

4.2 Interpret results against normal and anticipated ranges

4.3 Confirm predictive responses in terms of pre treatment results to projected post treatment outcomes

4.4 Articulate meaning of results within context of primary domain

5. Provide prognosis and document management plans

5.1 Provide an informed prognosis

5.2 Research management options and lag time

5.3 Formulate a report that documents management plans

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

It is an industry requirement that competency in this unit requires the analysis of five different diagnostic test results.

The candidate must provide evidence for and demonstrate:

researching peer reviewed documentation and relevant case studies

developing competency in correct, functional operation of diagnostic testing equipment

interpreting the underpinning scientific principles of test processes

describing the physical and other limits of the testing process

determining the diagnostic assumptions and limitations of the testing process for the selected diagnostic tool

analysing quantification, variance and tolerance requirements

researching calibration baselines and seek verification where required

verifying appropriate calibration processes have been performed

selecting one or more appropriate testing processes for each of the primary domains of tree anatomy, physiology, pathology, tree dynamics and the edaphic environment

contextualising testing for each domain with appropriate selection of diagnostic tools

defining scientific research method using a basis of hypothesis testing, the measurement of functional relationships, and observational research.

investigating and determine scientific literature resources referenced by the science of each primary domain

describing the efficacy of the test in terms of the primary domain

conceiving and executing a diagnostic test project

expressing results in performance metrics of selected diagnostic tools

interpreting results against normal and anticipated ranges

confirming predictive responses in terms of post treatment to pre treatment results

articulating meaning of results within context of primary domain

providing an informed prognosis

researching management options and lag time

documenting management plans into report

monitoring management plans and modify or refine as needed

use of industry standard terminology to describe arboricultural diagnostic testing processes.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

peer reviewed documentation and case studies

correct, functional operation of diagnostic testing equipment

underpinning scientific principles behind the test processes

physical and other limits of the testing process

diagnostic assumptions and limitations of tools

quantification

baselines

calibration processes

tree anatomy

tree physiology

tree dynamics

the edaphic environment of trees

research methods

hypothesis testing

measurement of functional relationships

verifying efficacy of a test

performance metrics

normal anticipated ranges of test result

scientific research methods

scientific literature

diagnostic test projects and processes

the contextual meaning of tests results

prognostics

management of diagnostic outcomes

management plans

monitoring management plans.

It is an industry requirement that competency in this unit requires the analysis of a minimum of five different diagnostic test results, one in each of the primary domains of tree anatomy, physiology, pathology, tree dynamics and the edaphic environment.

Assessment must be demonstrated consistently over time in a suitable range of contexts and have a productivity-based outcome. No single assessment event or report is sufficient to achieve competency in this unit.

Assessment may be conducted in a simulated or real work environment, however determination of competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions.

The mandatory equipment and materials used to gather evidence for assessment include:

equipment:

computer

word processing software

statistical software

internet connection

diagnostic tools selected for testing

materials:

diagnostic test project

diagnostic test project management plan

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs in the assessment of arboriculture units of competency.

Assessment must be conducted only by persons who have:

arboriculture vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed

current arboriculture industry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research diagnostic testing principles and processes

1.1 Research peer-reviewed documentation and relevant case studies

1.2 Develop competency in correct and functional operation of diagnostic testing equipment

1.3 Interpret underpinning scientific principles of test processes

1.4 Determine diagnostic assumptions and limitations of testing process for selected diagnostic tool

2. Analyse requirements and calibrate processes

2.1 Analyse quantification, variance and tolerance requirements for selected diagnostic tool

2.2 Research calibration baselines and seek verification where required

2.3 Verify appropriate calibration processes have been performed

3. Determine project parameters and execute a diagnostic test project

3.1 Select one or more appropriate testing processes for each of the primary domains: tree anatomy, physiology, pathology, tree dynamics and the edaphic environment

3.2 Contextualise testing for each domain with appropriate selection of diagnostic tools

3.3 Define scientific research method using a basis of hypothesis testing, measurement of functional relationships, and observational research as required

3.4 Investigate scientific literature resources referenced by current science of each primary domain

3.5 Describe efficacy of test in terms of primary domain

3.6 Conceive and execute a diagnostic test project

4. Interpret testing results

4.1 Express testing results in performance metrics for each of the selected diagnostic tools

4.2 Interpret results against normal and anticipated ranges

4.3 Confirm predictive responses in terms of pre treatment results to projected post treatment outcomes

4.4 Articulate meaning of results within context of primary domain

5. Provide prognosis and document management plans

5.1 Provide an informed prognosis

5.2 Research management options and lag time

5.3 Formulate a report that documents management plans

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

It is an industry requirement that competency in this unit requires the analysis of five different diagnostic test results.

The candidate must provide evidence for and demonstrate:

researching peer reviewed documentation and relevant case studies

developing competency in correct, functional operation of diagnostic testing equipment

interpreting the underpinning scientific principles of test processes

describing the physical and other limits of the testing process

determining the diagnostic assumptions and limitations of the testing process for the selected diagnostic tool

analysing quantification, variance and tolerance requirements

researching calibration baselines and seek verification where required

verifying appropriate calibration processes have been performed

selecting one or more appropriate testing processes for each of the primary domains of tree anatomy, physiology, pathology, tree dynamics and the edaphic environment

contextualising testing for each domain with appropriate selection of diagnostic tools

defining scientific research method using a basis of hypothesis testing, the measurement of functional relationships, and observational research.

investigating and determine scientific literature resources referenced by the science of each primary domain

describing the efficacy of the test in terms of the primary domain

conceiving and executing a diagnostic test project

expressing results in performance metrics of selected diagnostic tools

interpreting results against normal and anticipated ranges

confirming predictive responses in terms of post treatment to pre treatment results

articulating meaning of results within context of primary domain

providing an informed prognosis

researching management options and lag time

documenting management plans into report

monitoring management plans and modify or refine as needed

use of industry standard terminology to describe arboricultural diagnostic testing processes.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

peer reviewed documentation and case studies

correct, functional operation of diagnostic testing equipment

underpinning scientific principles behind the test processes

physical and other limits of the testing process

diagnostic assumptions and limitations of tools

quantification

baselines

calibration processes

tree anatomy

tree physiology

tree dynamics

the edaphic environment of trees

research methods

hypothesis testing

measurement of functional relationships

verifying efficacy of a test

performance metrics

normal anticipated ranges of test result

scientific research methods

scientific literature

diagnostic test projects and processes

the contextual meaning of tests results

prognostics

management of diagnostic outcomes

management plans

monitoring management plans.

It is an industry requirement that competency in this unit requires the analysis of a minimum of five different diagnostic test results, one in each of the primary domains of tree anatomy, physiology, pathology, tree dynamics and the edaphic environment.

Assessment must be demonstrated consistently over time in a suitable range of contexts and have a productivity-based outcome. No single assessment event or report is sufficient to achieve competency in this unit.

Assessment may be conducted in a simulated or real work environment, however determination of competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions.

The mandatory equipment and materials used to gather evidence for assessment include:

equipment:

computer

word processing software

statistical software

internet connection

diagnostic tools selected for testing

materials:

diagnostic test project

diagnostic test project management plan

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs in the assessment of arboriculture units of competency.

Assessment must be conducted only by persons who have:

arboriculture vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed

current arboriculture industry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Research peer-reviewed documentation and relevant case studies 
Develop competency in correct and functional operation of diagnostic testing equipment 
Interpret underpinning scientific principles of test processes 
Determine diagnostic assumptions and limitations of testing process for selected diagnostic tool 
Analyse quantification, variance and tolerance requirements for selected diagnostic tool 
Research calibration baselines and seek verification where required 
Verify appropriate calibration processes have been performed 
Select one or more appropriate testing processes for each of the primary domains: tree anatomy, physiology, pathology, tree dynamics and the edaphic environment 
Contextualise testing for each domain with appropriate selection of diagnostic tools 
Define scientific research method using a basis of hypothesis testing, measurement of functional relationships, and observational research as required 
Investigate scientific literature resources referenced by current science of each primary domain 
Describe efficacy of test in terms of primary domain 
Conceive and execute a diagnostic test project 
Express testing results in performance metrics for each of the selected diagnostic tools 
Interpret results against normal and anticipated ranges 
Confirm predictive responses in terms of pre treatment results to projected post treatment outcomes 
Articulate meaning of results within context of primary domain 
Provide an informed prognosis 
Research management options and lag time 
Formulate a report that documents management plans 

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