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PSPGEN061
Scope statistical data collection

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to identify the scope of a statistical data collection project and the expected outputs to meet user requirements. It includes defining the purpose, researching and identifying possible sources of data, developing project documentation, determining resource requirements and confirming project feasibility.

This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector.

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

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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. Define purpose and/or outputs

1.1 Confirm required deliverables with relevant personnel and/or stakeholders.

1.2 Review tasks to identify requirements.

1.3 Specify and confirm requirements.

2. Define scope

2.1 Define the population for the study.

2.2 Define the audience for the project’s outputs.

2.3 Define proposed hypotheses and identify any anticipated issues.

2.4 Determine the duration, sequence and inter dependence of tasks in consultation with stakeholders.

2.5 Specify and agree upon the scope.

3. Research sources of data

3.1 Identify data sources and statistics already in existence.

3.2 Identify alternative sources of data.

3.3 Source data to test hypotheses.

4. Develop project documentation

4.1 Collate and examine information to determine the detail required in project brief and specifications.

4.2 Identify statistical processes for later use in conjunction with a suitably qualified person.

4.3 Identify and address legal and ethical issues relating to the collection of data.

4.4 Identify the final reporting medium.

4.5 Determine anticipated communication strategies.

4.6 Develop risk management strategies.

5. Determine resource requirements

5.1 Estimate project costs.

5.2 Identify information technology requirements.

5.3 Identify any special equipment or resource requirements.

5.4 Access equipment and material requirements according to the project requirements.

6. Confirm feasibility

6.1 Identify and document variations to the feasibility of the project to enable adjustments to be made.

6.2 Evaluate adjusted feasibility of the project to confirm progress of the project.

6.3 Confirm feasibility and gain approval for the project.

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.

applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to statistical data collection in the public sector

estimating costs, assess data sources and schedule tasks

managing statistical projects

communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders including consultation and negotiation

applying time management

applying problem solving

using information technology including databases and spreadsheets

differentiating between primary and secondary data sources

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, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to statistical data collection in the public sector and the limitations of the statistics being worked on

the way statistics can be used to inform policy development

statistical standards and classification systems

the differences between primary and secondary data sources

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. Define purpose and/or outputs

1.1 Confirm required deliverables with relevant personnel and/or stakeholders.

1.2 Review tasks to identify requirements.

1.3 Specify and confirm requirements.

2. Define scope

2.1 Define the population for the study.

2.2 Define the audience for the project’s outputs.

2.3 Define proposed hypotheses and identify any anticipated issues.

2.4 Determine the duration, sequence and inter dependence of tasks in consultation with stakeholders.

2.5 Specify and agree upon the scope.

3. Research sources of data

3.1 Identify data sources and statistics already in existence.

3.2 Identify alternative sources of data.

3.3 Source data to test hypotheses.

4. Develop project documentation

4.1 Collate and examine information to determine the detail required in project brief and specifications.

4.2 Identify statistical processes for later use in conjunction with a suitably qualified person.

4.3 Identify and address legal and ethical issues relating to the collection of data.

4.4 Identify the final reporting medium.

4.5 Determine anticipated communication strategies.

4.6 Develop risk management strategies.

5. Determine resource requirements

5.1 Estimate project costs.

5.2 Identify information technology requirements.

5.3 Identify any special equipment or resource requirements.

5.4 Access equipment and material requirements according to the project requirements.

6. Confirm feasibility

6.1 Identify and document variations to the feasibility of the project to enable adjustments to be made.

6.2 Evaluate adjusted feasibility of the project to confirm progress of the project.

6.3 Confirm feasibility and gain approval for the project.

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.

applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to statistical data collection in the public sector

estimating costs, assess data sources and schedule tasks

managing statistical projects

communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders including consultation and negotiation

applying time management

applying problem solving

using information technology including databases and spreadsheets

differentiating between primary and secondary data sources

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, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to statistical data collection in the public sector and the limitations of the statistics being worked on

the way statistics can be used to inform policy development

statistical standards and classification systems

the differences between primary and secondary data sources

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
Confirm required deliverables with relevant personnel and/or stakeholders. 
Review tasks to identify requirements. 
Specify and confirm requirements. 
Define the population for the study. 
Define the audience for the project’s outputs. 
Define proposed hypotheses and identify any anticipated issues. 
Determine the duration, sequence and inter dependence of tasks in consultation with stakeholders. 
Specify and agree upon the scope. 
Identify data sources and statistics already in existence. 
Identify alternative sources of data. 
Source data to test hypotheses. 
Collate and examine information to determine the detail required in project brief and specifications. 
Identify statistical processes for later use in conjunction with a suitably qualified person. 
Identify and address legal and ethical issues relating to the collection of data. 
Identify the final reporting medium. 
Determine anticipated communication strategies. 
Develop risk management strategies. 
Estimate project costs. 
Identify information technology requirements. 
Identify any special equipment or resource requirements. 
Access equipment and material requirements according to the project requirements. 
Identify and document variations to the feasibility of the project to enable adjustments to be made. 
Evaluate adjusted feasibility of the project to confirm progress of the project. 
Confirm feasibility and gain approval for the project. 
Confirm required deliverables with relevant personnel and/or stakeholders. 
Review tasks to identify requirements. 
Specify and confirm requirements. 
Define the population for the study. 
Define the audience for the project’s outputs. 
Define proposed hypotheses and identify any anticipated issues. 
Determine the duration, sequence and inter dependence of tasks in consultation with stakeholders. 
Specify and agree upon the scope. 
Identify data sources and statistics already in existence. 
Identify alternative sources of data. 
Source data to test hypotheses. 
Collate and examine information to determine the detail required in project brief and specifications. 
Identify statistical processes for later use in conjunction with a suitably qualified person. 
Identify and address legal and ethical issues relating to the collection of data. 
Identify the final reporting medium. 
Determine anticipated communication strategies. 
Develop risk management strategies. 
Estimate project costs. 
Identify information technology requirements. 
Identify any special equipment or resource requirements. 
Access equipment and material requirements according to the project requirements. 
Identify and document variations to the feasibility of the project to enable adjustments to be made. 
Evaluate adjusted feasibility of the project to confirm progress of the project. 
Confirm feasibility and gain approval for the project. 

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