This unit applies to working under routine supervision with intermittent checking. Responsibility for some roles and coordination within a team may be required. Data collection and recording activities are usually carried out within established routines, methods and procedures.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify data to be collected

1.1. Specific requirements of the data to be collected are determined by discussion with the supervisor or by reading work instructions.

1.2. Materials or tools required for data collected are obtained, and where necessary, calibrated.

1.3. Difficulties that may be encountered in collecting the data are identified and advice sought from the supervisor if needed.

1.4. Advice about proposed data collection is communicated to others as required.

1.5. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained where required.

1.6. Checks are made to determine whether notices relating to site quarantine are in effect and, where required, site quarantine procedures are followed.

2. Record production data

2.1. Production data is recorded in the correct format and to meet specific requirements.

2.2. Records are legible, accurate and complete.

3. Present and store production data

3.1. Production data is presented in the correct format and to meet specific requirements.

3.2. Production data sheets are stored according to enterprise procedures.

3.3. Production data is downloaded or entered into a computer where required, using specified formats and applications.

Required skills

enterprise recording methods

purposes for which the recorded data might be used

software programs used for recording or storing data

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

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

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

Required knowledge

counting moving animals in paddocks, pens or in races

operating data loggers

entering data accurately into specified written or electronic/computerised formats

calibrating tools and equipment.

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

implement requirements to collect data as part of the work role or job function

enter data accurately into specified written or electronic/computerised formats

store data in the prescribed location and format

refer to data to complete work duties if necessary.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Data may include:

production data obtained from a variety of sources.

Unit sector

Work

This unit contains employability skills.