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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying legislation regulations and policies relating to statistical data collection

deciding which survey method to use

designing questionnaires

using a range of communication methods including consultation establishing and maintaining contacts

reading information and data requirements

writing survey questions that are unambiguous and reflect intended meaning

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying procedures relating to occupational health and safety and environment in the context of statistical data collection

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation regulations policies procedures and guidelines relating to statistical data collection

legislation and policies governing privacy and confidentiality

the advantages and disadvantages of different data sources

the differences between census and survey data

the importance of identifying a good frame

the quality of the statistics and for what purpose the data can be used

the limitations of the statistics used

different data collection methodologies and how they affect results

data collection and sampling methodologies

the effects of nonresponse on survey estimates

the impact of types of errors

national and international classification standards

information management systems

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of statistical data collection

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite unitsthat must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite unitsthat must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVB Coordinate resource allocation and usage

PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage

PSPGOVB Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOVA Scope statistical data collection

PSPGOV520A Scope statistical data collection

PSPGOVA Process statistical data

PSPGOV522A Process statistical data

PSPGOVA Interrogate and analyse statistical data

PSPGOV523A Interrogate and analyse statistical data

PSPGOVA Interpret data and related statistics

PSPGOV524A Interpret data and related statistics

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPPMB Manage complex projects

PSPPM502B Manage complex projects

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of Employability Skills as they relate to this unit

collection of statistical data in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to the collection of statistical data

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when collecting statistical data

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when collecting statistical data including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

collection of statistical data in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time where contexts may include data collection via both primary and secondary sources

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Range Statement


The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Expected data outputs may include	variable names attributes

Data sources may include	Australian Bureau of Statistics data government agency sources

Classification standards may include	national and international definitions for collating and coding information

Survey vehicle may include	opinion polls mail-out questionnaires computer-aided telephone interviewing (CATI) face-to-face interviews

Sampling methods may include	simple random sampling systematic sampling multi stage sampling

Legislation, policy and guidelines may include	State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation and regulations such as: public sector management acts financial management acts privacy legislation equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation occupational health and safety legislation ethics and accountability standards public sector standards risk management standards fraud control standards government security standards knowledge management standards organisational policy, procedures and protocols