Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFEV502 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Evaluate and report collected information

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFEV502 - Evaluate and report collected information
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply diagnostic and mathematical skills to determine validity and appropriateness of collected data, and identify recommendations for action. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the implementation of an Evaluation and Reporting strategy to measure performance and the value of investment decisions.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine whether data is covered by scope of program
  • Relevant evidence, facts and information are collected accurately and thoroughly.
  • Evaluation terms of reference and conditions are reviewed to determine whether data/information falls within project scope.
       
Element: Apply and analyse established data
  • Validity of data/information is assessed.
  • Appropriate analysis techniques are applied and data is assessed thoroughly.
  • Trends and anomalies are accurately identified.
  • Data analysis techniques and procedures are documented.
       
Element: Record data analysis
  • Findings are recorded.
  • Recommendations for action are analysed to ensure they are compatible with the project’s scope and terms of reference.
  • Interim and final reports are analysed and, outcomes are compared to the criteria established at the outset.
  • Findings are reported to stakeholders.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Nil

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated on at least one occasion covering the scope of the unit of competence.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

No specific requirements

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required Skills

apply attention to detail

communicate facts in a fluent and clear manner

research relevant information

gather, manage and measure data

plan activities

analyse data

negotiate and solve problems

use a range of communication styles for different audiences and purposes

respond to diversity, including gender and disability

apply sustainability principles

Required Knowledge

organisational protocols relating to client liaison (for example legal and organisation requirements relating to:

confidentiality

accuracy

discrimination)

business mathematics and statistics

data analysis techniques/procedures

reporting requirements to a range of audiences

legislation, policy and procedures relating to the conduct of evaluations

organisational values, ethics and codes of conduct

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Data may include::

categorical

qualitative

quantitative

Project scope may include:

baseline studies for comparison

key performance indicators

key success areas

performance measures

results/outputs/outcomes

standards against which to compare quality

Analyses techniques may include::

business intelligence

confirmatory

data mining

descriptive statistics

exploratory

Techniques and procedures are documented may include:

reasons for adopting/incorporating certain evidence/information preferred over other evidence/information

reference to all evidence/information considered

the basis on which the decision was determined.

Recommendations for action may include:

change management strategies

changes to services, products

compliance with standards

further review

improvement strategies

new goals

replacement

termination

Reports may include:

draft reports

executive summaries

interim reports

presentations to meetings, groups, seminars

progress reports

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Relevant evidence, facts and information are collected accurately and thoroughly. 
Evaluation terms of reference and conditions are reviewed to determine whether data/information falls within project scope. 
Validity of data/information is assessed. 
Appropriate analysis techniques are applied and data is assessed thoroughly. 
Trends and anomalies are accurately identified. 
Data analysis techniques and procedures are documented. 
Findings are recorded. 
Recommendations for action are analysed to ensure they are compatible with the project’s scope and terms of reference. 
Interim and final reports are analysed and, outcomes are compared to the criteria established at the outset. 
Findings are reported to stakeholders. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFEV502 - Evaluate and report collected information
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFEV502 - Evaluate and report collected information

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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