List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Analyse a change | 1.1 | Identify changes which have occurred. |
| 1.2 | Select a change or group of related changes to analyse. |
| 1.3 | Determine the initiation of the selected change. |
| 1.4 | Identify relevant metrics and predicted values for these metrics. |
| 1.5 | Gather data for these metrics prior to the change. |
| 1.6 | Gather data and information on the implementation of the change. |
| 1.7 | Gather data for these metrics after the change. |
| 1.8 | Survey all key metrics and identify anywhere variations may correlate with the change being analysed. |
| 1.9 | Discuss results of change with key stakeholders and identify other possible (qualitative or quantitative) results of the change. |
| 1.10 | Analyse this data to determine the results of the change. |
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2 | Review results of change with stakeholders | 2.1 | Identify trends over time in all relevant metrics. |
| 2.2 | Analyse correlated metrics to determine causal relationship. |
| 2.3 | Audit health, safety and environment (HSE) impacts as a result of the change. |
| 2.4 | Present information in a form understandable by stakeholders. |
| 2.5 | Discuss analysed information with relevant stakeholders. |
| 2.6 | Modify information based on stakeholder input, as required. |
| 2.7 | Develop a consensus view of the result of the change which is supported by the information available. |
| 2.8 | Validate the consensus view with stakeholders. |
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3 | Identify future improvements | 3.1 | Discuss lessons learned from the change with stakeholders. |
| 3.2 | Capture key knowledge in accordance with systems and procedures. |
| 3.3 | Identify future improvements in collaboration with team members. |
| 3.4 | Validate identified changes with stakeholders. |
| 3.5 | Obtain sign-off from process/system owner. |
| 3.6 | Start the process for implementing future improvements. |
| 3.7 | Check that the planned improvements are occurring. |
| 3.8 | Take action to sustain improvement by standardising. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability to quantitatively analyse one (1) or more changes and to:
analyse the change
review the results of the change
identify improvements to be made.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates sufficient knowledge to interact with relevant personnel and be able to analyse a change, including knowledge of:
methods of determining the impact of a change using quantitative analysis of process data, including advanced statistical/mathematical analysis and basic qualitative techniques
organisation metrics, particularly those related to the change
sources of data (actual and possible) within the organisation and the value stream
range of typical metrics, their applications and limitations
trends, correlation and causation.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use an analysis of a real change in an operational workplace.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with an organisation providing relevant environmental monitoring, management or technology services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.