Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine the type and extent of data to be collected
- Data requirements are clearly defined and communicated to all staff involved in data collection.
- Relevant data sources are identified.
- Type and extent of data required is clearly defined.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with data collecting are identified.
- Data collection methods and techniques are clearly defined relative to data requirements.
- Access and collate data
- Data collection sheets are formatted to assist collection.
- Data is researched and/or collected from field sources according to enterprise guidelines and with standard research approaches.
- Data is collated by appropriate electronic means.
- Appropriateness of data is monitored and recorded during collection.
- Information is researched using appropriate methods and technologies.
- Sources of information are regularly reviewed for usefulness, validity, reliability and cost.
- Channels and sources of information are used effectively.
- Opportunities are taken to establish and maintain contacts with those who may provide useful information.
- Appropriate OHS requirements and work practices are followed.
- Evaluate data
- Manage and retrieve data
- Data is stored by appropriate electronic means.
- Data is presented using appropriate graphical aids and techniques.
- Data is assembled and provided to the manager/client as required and in accordance with standard research approaches.
- Data is retrieved as required.
- New methods of recording and storing data are suggested/introduced as needed.
- Analyse and interpret data
- Data is analysed using appropriate statistical and analytical techniques.
- Data is interpreted to determine its significance, validity and reliability.
- Findings based on the analysis and interpretation of the data is reported.
- Data is organised into a suitable report format to aid decision-making.
- Conclusions drawn are based on reasoned argument and appropriate evidence.