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Elements and Performance Criteria
Range Statement
Performance Evidence
It is an industry requirement that competency in this unit requires the analysis and critique of a minimum of five different diagnostic tool test results. 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.
The candidate must provide evidence for and demonstrate:compiling a portfolio of sample reports of diagnostic test results including: dynamic and static loading, drill resistance measurement device, sap flow measurements, electronic impedance, chlorophyll fluorescence, increment core, sonic tomography, radar imaging system, bulk density, laboratory, soil test and pH testscompiling peer reviewed papers on the use of each diagnostic toolreviewing the diagnostic tool specifications and user manualsresearching output ranges for each diagnostic toolidentifying key thresholds and benchmarksdetermining suitability of tool selection for purpose of testidentifying and evaluating testing methods used assessing relevance, benefits and limitations of methodology useddetermine assumptions useddetermining currency of the equipment, software or system usedaccessing raw data and testing evidence where availableverifying data relevance and accuracyreviewing references cited in the reportrecording non-conforming practices and treatmentsidentifying instances of incorrect application of diagnostic toolshighlighting unsupported statements and factual errorsdetailing significant omissions, errors and ambiguitiesdetailing inconsistencies and errors of logicidentifying variances to specificationsdetailing incorrect use of arboricultural terminologyassessing the suitability of the testing process as fit for purposeanalysing the resultscomparing evaluation with original interpretationconsidering and account for anomaliesdetermining the validity of outcomes of original reportdevelop substantiated positions to inform critical analysis of test resultsdetermining further testing required to verify or falsify resultsdocumenting feedback on original resultscompiling the analysisreviewing the completeness and accuracy of the analysisrecording analysis outcomes and rationaledocumenting the analytical processesproviding alternative analysis and conclusiondocumenting critique in a reportpresenting report in agreed format and within agreed timelinesuse of industry standard terminology to describe diagnostic tools and tests.
Knowledge Evidence