Assessor Resource

PSPGEN027
Gather and analyse information

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to collect and analyse information to achieve work unit objectives and meet client needs. It includes identifying and collecting information, analysing and interpreting information, developing and applying workable solutions, presenting information and maintaining information.

This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

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

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Evidence Required

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

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Identify and collect information

1.1 Identify nature, extent and purpose of required information.

1.2 Identify and access internal and external sources to produce required information.

1.3 Collect, organise, record and report information.

1.4 Organise information collected in a way that enables easy access and retrieval by other staff.

2. Analyse and interpret information

2.1 Evaluate information and its sources for relevance and validity to business and/or client requirements.

2.2 Analyse information as required to identify key issues.

2.3 Carry out detailed analysis of information as required using relevant techniques including mathematical calculations.

3. Develop and apply workable solutions

3.1 Develop workable solutions to business and/or client requirements.

3.2 Communicate or implement proposed solutions as required.

3.3 Report and present information in required medium using relevant technology.

4. Maintain information

4.1 Maintain information and records to ensure data and system integrity using a range of standard and complex information systems and operations.

4.2 Reconcile routine data and records as required.

4.3 Identify and correct inadequacies in system/s relating to information retrieval or reported to relevant staff as required.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

accessing and using information ethically and legally

using manual and computerised techniques for information management

applying computer technology to data storage, security, retrieval and presentation

using basic statistical and numerical manipulation

using critical analysis techniques

communicating with colleagues and supervisors

presenting information in different ways

using problem solving techniques and referring problems as required

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

public sector legislation including WHS and environment

policies, procedures and guidelines relating to information handling in the public sector, including confidentiality, privacy, security, freedom of information

data collection and management procedures

organisational information handling and storage procedures

cultural aspects of information and meaning

sources of public sector workrelated information

economic, legal, security and social issues surrounding the use of information

public sector standards

electronic and manual filing systems

databases and data storage systems

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Identify and collect information

1.1 Identify nature, extent and purpose of required information.

1.2 Identify and access internal and external sources to produce required information.

1.3 Collect, organise, record and report information.

1.4 Organise information collected in a way that enables easy access and retrieval by other staff.

2. Analyse and interpret information

2.1 Evaluate information and its sources for relevance and validity to business and/or client requirements.

2.2 Analyse information as required to identify key issues.

2.3 Carry out detailed analysis of information as required using relevant techniques including mathematical calculations.

3. Develop and apply workable solutions

3.1 Develop workable solutions to business and/or client requirements.

3.2 Communicate or implement proposed solutions as required.

3.3 Report and present information in required medium using relevant technology.

4. Maintain information

4.1 Maintain information and records to ensure data and system integrity using a range of standard and complex information systems and operations.

4.2 Reconcile routine data and records as required.

4.3 Identify and correct inadequacies in system/s relating to information retrieval or reported to relevant staff as required.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

accessing and using information ethically and legally

using manual and computerised techniques for information management

applying computer technology to data storage, security, retrieval and presentation

using basic statistical and numerical manipulation

using critical analysis techniques

communicating with colleagues and supervisors

presenting information in different ways

using problem solving techniques and referring problems as required

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

public sector legislation including WHS and environment

policies, procedures and guidelines relating to information handling in the public sector, including confidentiality, privacy, security, freedom of information

data collection and management procedures

organisational information handling and storage procedures

cultural aspects of information and meaning

sources of public sector workrelated information

economic, legal, security and social issues surrounding the use of information

public sector standards

electronic and manual filing systems

databases and data storage systems

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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
Identify nature, extent and purpose of required information. 
Identify and access internal and external sources to produce required information. 
Collect, organise, record and report information. 
Organise information collected in a way that enables easy access and retrieval by other staff. 
Evaluate information and its sources for relevance and validity to business and/or client requirements. 
Analyse information as required to identify key issues. 
Carry out detailed analysis of information as required using relevant techniques including mathematical calculations. 
Develop workable solutions to business and/or client requirements. 
Communicate or implement proposed solutions as required. 
Report and present information in required medium using relevant technology. 
Maintain information and records to ensure data and system integrity using a range of standard and complex information systems and operations. 
Reconcile routine data and records as required. 
Identify and correct inadequacies in system/s relating to information retrieval or reported to relevant staff as required. 
Identify nature, extent and purpose of required information. 
Identify and access internal and external sources to produce required information. 
Collect, organise, record and report information. 
Organise information collected in a way that enables easy access and retrieval by other staff. 
Evaluate information and its sources for relevance and validity to business and/or client requirements. 
Analyse information as required to identify key issues. 
Carry out detailed analysis of information as required using relevant techniques including mathematical calculations. 
Develop workable solutions to business and/or client requirements. 
Communicate or implement proposed solutions as required. 
Report and present information in required medium using relevant technology. 
Maintain information and records to ensure data and system integrity using a range of standard and complex information systems and operations. 
Reconcile routine data and records as required. 
Identify and correct inadequacies in system/s relating to information retrieval or reported to relevant staff as required. 

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