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Range Statement
Performance Evidence
accurately coding, checking, recording and storing data in the required formatperforming simple calculations involving scientific quantities, with or without a calculator or computer software. The following must be performed:decimals, fractions, ratios, proportions and percentagesunit conversion, multiples and submultiplesuse of significant figures, rounding off, estimation and approximationsubstitution of data in formulaeconversions between SI unitsperforming at least five (5) of the following calculations:perimetersanglesareas (m2) and volumes (mL, L, m3) of regular shapes (e.g. packaging and moulds)average mass, mass %, density, specific gravity, moisture, relative and absolute humidityratios, such as mass to mass, mass to volume and volume to volume percentagesindustry specific ratios, such as g/cm2 , kg/m2concentration (e.g. g/100mL, mg/L, mg/L)dilutionstatistical values, such as mean, median, mode and standard deviationaverage count, colonies per swab surface and cell counts (live and dead/total)process variables, such as pressure, velocity and flow rates% content of moisture, ash, fat, protein, alcohol, sulphur dioxide and trace metals, such as calcium or zincfood properties, such as % concentration (dry), friability, bitterness, brix, free amino nitrogen, diastatic power, calorific content and yeast viabilitypreparing and interpreting straightforward tables, graphs and charts of datarecognising obvious features and trends in data, including:maximum and minimum valuesspread of dataincreasing/decreasing data, rate of changeoutliers, data beyond control limits or normal rangepresenting accurate results in the required formatmaintaining the confidentiality of data in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge Evidence
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:
concepts of metrology, including:that all measurements are estimates repeated measurements belong to a sample of the measured parameterrepeatability, precision, accuracy and significant figuresthe international system of units (SI) scientific and technical terminology relevant to job roleprocedures for coding, entering, storing, retrieving and communicating dataprocedures for verifying data and rectifying mistakesprocedures for maintaining and filing records, and security of datawork health and safety (WHS) and environment requirements.