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 work

explaining the results of an analysis in writing

constructing graphs tables and maps using software

using presentation software

communicating with diverse audiences including explaining interpreting presenting results

responding to diversity including gender and disability

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

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation regulations policies procedures and guidelines relating to statistical work

summary statistics

statistical tests and related assumptions

different methodologies and related assumptions

the quality of a statistic

sources of error including standard error

data collection methodologies

sources of expertise within the organisation

how numbers relate or the associations between statistics

the ethical issues associated with presenting statistical results

intellectual property issues and how they might relate to the data

confidentiality issues relating to the data

relevant style manuals

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

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

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 units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that 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 Collect statistical data

PSPGOV521A Collect statistical data

PSPGOVA Process statistical data

PSPGOV522A Process statistical data

PSPGOVA Interrogate and analyse statistical data

PSPGOV523A Interrogate and analyse statistical data

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

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

interpretation of data and related statistics 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 interpretation of statistics

toolsequipment for interpreting and explaining statistics

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

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 interpreting data and related statistics including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

interpretation of data and related statistics in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

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

women

young people

older 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

case studies

demonstration

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

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 andor apply the competency in different situations or environments

Accepted standards for survey data may include:

Statistical tests include:

Data presentation may include:

Statistical concepts include:

Presentation of findings may include:

Accepted standards for charts may include: