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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Use and maintain data
   • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to processing data and maintaining accurate records
   • Use available computer technologies according to organisation licensing, manufacturers' specifications and local procedures
   • Identify and code data suitable for database system
   • Check and verify computer output
   • Utilise suitable and appropriate software to store and retrieve data
   • Transfer data effectively
2. Analyse and present data
   • Record accurate and relevant observations in a form accessible to others
   • Use appropriate conventions and symbols
   • Convert instrument readouts into a form suitable for interpretation
   • Use computer technology to analyse data
   • Present results in format that meets organisational standards
3. Maintain accurate records
   • Document and update records, procedures and techniques
   • File and store information

Required Skills

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to processing data and maintaining accurate records apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures apply procedures for entering data into computer software apply data analysis techniques apply averaging techniques apply report writing requirements and procedures apply computer software report prepare requirements and procedures

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to processing data and maintaining accurate records regulatory organisational and site data processing and record maintenance requirements and procedures computer software database spreadsheet word processing data presentation modes filing systems storage methods

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for processing data and maintaining accurate records implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient processing of data and maintenance of accurate records working with others to process data and maintain accurate records that meet all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of processing data and maintaining of accurate records that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required
Method of assessment	This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates working with others to process data and maintain accurate records
Guidance information for assessment	Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

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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. 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) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:	legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Data may include:	results of tests measurements and analyses computer database information manual notes maps sketches diagrams
Software may include:	database software spreadsheet software statistical analysis software
Conventions and symbols may be used on:	overlays maps reports and includes: scientific notation terminology references
Records may include:	equipment materials safety budgets test results product/process testing calibrations of equipment maintenance history of equipment warranty information manufacturer's manuals OHS events expenditure file and sample locations

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