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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

analysingmanipulating mathematical data

observing and reporting

using a range of communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

responding to diversity including gender and disability

reading formal documents such as legislation and instructions and applying them in the workplace

writing technical reports requiring precision of expression

using technology for word processing and data management

operating machinery and experimental equipment

applying occupational health and safety and environmental requirements related to working in a scientifictechnological research environment

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

experimental procedures and scientific methods

analytical techniquessimple statistical analysis

the scientifictechnological area broad understanding

legislation public sector standards and organisational code of practice as they relate to work in a scientific researchtechnical environment

standard operating procedures andor work instructions

working with others in a scientifictechnical environment

occupational health and safety environmental protection and other public sector legislation

technical support work relevant to specialist area

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

PSPGOVB Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOVB Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

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

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

provision of scientific technical support under general direction with responsibility within a generally defined area in a range of or more contexts such as experimental survey sampling andor analytical tasks or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation procedures guidelines and protocols

operating procedureswork instructions

industry standards

scientifictechnological equipment and machinery related to the research environment

personal protective equipment

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when providing scientific technical support

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 providing scientific technical support including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

provision of scientific technical support under general direction with responsibility within a generally defined area in a range of or more contexts such as experimental survey sampling andor analytical tasks 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

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 and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Technical duties may include:

Processes may include:

Resources may include:

Equipment may include:

Other legislative requirements may include:

Irregularities may be dealt with by: