This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Develop procedures for manipulation and analysis of data

1.1. Desired data format is specified and based on job requirements.

1.2. Parameters are specified for manipulation of the data sets.

1.3. New procedures are documented clearly explaining the procedure and rationale for development.

2. Establish models required to provide outcome

2.1. Applicability of existing tools, models, theories, applications and solutions is evaluated.

2.2. Feasible parameters, equations and assumptions are specified.

2.3. Models required to provide specified outcome are established.

3. Analyse data

3.1. Steps to be undertaken to analyse and manipulate data are specified.

3.2. Source data limitations and other restricting factors are taken into account when selecting techniques for analysis.

3.3. Data is isolated and retrieved from its source.

3.4. Data is interrogated to ensure reliability.

3.5. Data is prepared for presentation media.

Required skills

analysing options

using tools within software to manipulate data

reading external data sets into data model

use literacy skills to fulfil job roles as required by the organisation. The level of skill may range from reading and understanding documentation to completion of written reports

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record complex workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

database structures

scripting and commands

line instructions and programming

operating systems:

UNIX

DOS

Windows

NT

range of tools, models, theories, applications and solutions

data analysis and manipulation techniques.

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.

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

suitable procedures are developed

new procedures are documented

appropriate models are used and/or created.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment.

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.

Customer may include:

internal

external.

Factors may include:

time

command line operation

menu drivers options.

Source data limitations may include:

currency

structure

accuracy

source of data.

Unit sector

Natural resource management

This unit contains employability skills.