Assessor Resource

PSPSCI002
Assist with scientific technical support

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to provide technical support in a scientific and/or research environment, with full responsibility for delegated technical duties, including experimental, survey, sampling and/or analytical tasks. It includes identifying and organising technical duties, and assisting in the collection, recording and presentation of information.

This unit applies to those working in technical support in a scientific and/or research environment.

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 under supervision, while performing routine 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. Identify and organise technical duties

1.1 Identify and confirm delegated technical duties and responsibilities with other staff members.

1.2 Identify processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements.

1.3 Identify risk management practices, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements.

1.4 Obtain and prepare resources and equipment.

2. Assist in the collection and recording of information

2.1 Carry out technical duties.

2.2 Collect and record information in accordance with set processes and timelines.

2.3 Use and maintain resources and equipment.

2.4 Follow risk management practices, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements.

3. Assist in the presentation of data

3.1 Maintain data records.

3.2 Manipulate data and generate reports in accordance with task requirements.

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.

analysing mathematical data

using communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

reading formal documents including legislation and instructions and applying them in the workplace

operating machinery and experimental equipment

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.

work health and safety, environmental protection, and other public sector legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to the provision of scientific technical support

basic experimental procedures and scientific methods

basic analytical techniques

simple statistical analysis

public sector standards and organisational code of practice as they relate to work in a scientific research/technical environment

standard operating procedures and/or work instructions

working with others in a scientific and/or technical environment

technical support work relevant to specialist area

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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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 organise technical duties

1.1 Identify and confirm delegated technical duties and responsibilities with other staff members.

1.2 Identify processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements.

1.3 Identify risk management practices, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements.

1.4 Obtain and prepare resources and equipment.

2. Assist in the collection and recording of information

2.1 Carry out technical duties.

2.2 Collect and record information in accordance with set processes and timelines.

2.3 Use and maintain resources and equipment.

2.4 Follow risk management practices, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements.

3. Assist in the presentation of data

3.1 Maintain data records.

3.2 Manipulate data and generate reports in accordance with task requirements.

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.

analysing mathematical data

using communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

reading formal documents including legislation and instructions and applying them in the workplace

operating machinery and experimental equipment

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.

work health and safety, environmental protection, and other public sector legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to the provision of scientific technical support

basic experimental procedures and scientific methods

basic analytical techniques

simple statistical analysis

public sector standards and organisational code of practice as they relate to work in a scientific research/technical environment

standard operating procedures and/or work instructions

working with others in a scientific and/or technical environment

technical support work relevant to specialist area

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

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 and confirm delegated technical duties and responsibilities with other staff members. 
Identify processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements. 
Identify risk management practices, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements. 
Obtain and prepare resources and equipment. 
Carry out technical duties. 
Collect and record information in accordance with set processes and timelines. 
Use and maintain resources and equipment. 
Follow risk management practices, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements. 
Maintain data records. 
Manipulate data and generate reports in accordance with task requirements. 
Identify and confirm delegated technical duties and responsibilities with other staff members. 
Identify processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements. 
Identify risk management practices, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements. 
Obtain and prepare resources and equipment. 
Carry out technical duties. 
Collect and record information in accordance with set processes and timelines. 
Use and maintain resources and equipment. 
Follow risk management practices, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements. 
Maintain data records. 
Manipulate data and generate reports in accordance with task requirements. 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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