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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Operate the organisation's computer system.
  2. Use computer systems to access, enter and retrieve workplace information.
  3. Check and edit work, and exit system.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

identify and report operational problems

use computers to collect and analyse data

produce reports and logs

use literacy skills in regard to verbal and written communication in the workplace

apply procedures and standards

Required knowledge

standard operations of computerised information systems

procedures for retrieving collecting and monitoring data

computergenerated information including reports documents files and databases

organisational requirements and procedures for entering data relevant to position and tasks

basic workplace reports and forms

OHS requirements regarding computer use

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate should

perform each task outlined in the elements consistently and in a representative range of contexts

meet the performance criteria associated with each element by employing the techniques procedures information and resources available in the workplace from those listed in the range statement

demonstrate an understanding of the underpinning knowledge and the application of skills as described in the required skills and knowledge section

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to

use a variety of software programs relevant to job role

ensure integrity of software systems data and information

start stop and adjust processes as required

complete records and reports

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes standards and government regulations

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCCRPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Operation of software systems may include:

start, stop and adjustment of processes

maintenance of records and reports on process performance

creation and maintenance of work plans and work reports.

Software programs will include:

proprietary commercial software packages for creating, accessing and retrieving data

in-house developed or 'tailored' software packages.

Integrity of system includes:

confidentiality of data and information

appropriate storage and backup of information

exercising due care with internet and email programs.