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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

undertaking analysis and problem solving

reading and applying complex information from legislation

communicating including questioning and negotiating meaning

responding to diversity including gender and disability

undertaking planning and time management in the context of data analysis

preparing written reports and recommendations requiring accuracy and formal structures and language

using information technology for data analysis recording and reporting

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of data analysis

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

methods of analysis

relevant legislation including privacy and freedom of information legislation as well as public interest disclosures protected disclosures or whistleblowing legislation

agency structure services and environment

data collection and management systems

the range of analytical techniques appropriate for information analysis

inductivedeductive reasoning processes

the influence of human factors on data analysis for example

prejudice and bias

personalities in analysis

construction of sound inductive arguments

fallacies in reasoning

how data analysis outcomes can contribute to the review of national strategiesplans

equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment relating to investigations

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

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPFRAUB Monitor data for indicators of fraud

PSPFRAU401B Monitor data for indicators of fraud

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOVA Value diversity

PSPGOV408A Value diversity

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPREGC Exercise regulatory powers

PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers

PSPREGA Gather and manage evidence

PSPREG412A Gather and manage evidence

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 the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

analysis of data in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation regulations policy guidelines and standards

public sector values and codes of conduct

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of data analysis situations likely to be encountered

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 analysing data including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

analysis of data 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

observation

projects

questioning

scenarios

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

Analysis can be:

Methods of analysis can include:

Data sources may include:

Incorporation may be in terms of: