ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Determine whether data is covered by scope of program

1.1 Relevant evidence, facts and information are collected accurately and thoroughly.

1.2 Evaluation terms of reference and conditions are reviewed to determine whether data/information falls within project scope.

2. Apply and analyse established data

2.1 Validity of data/information is assessed.

2.2 Appropriate analysis techniques are applied and data is assessed thoroughly.

2.3 Trends and anomalies are accurately identified.

2.4 Data analysis techniques and procedures are documented.

3. Record data analysis

3.1 Findings are recorded.

3.2 Recommendations for action are analysed to ensure they are compatible with the project’s scope and terms of reference.

3.3 Interim and final reports are analysed and, outcomes are compared to the criteria established at the outset.

3.4 Findings are reported to stakeholders.

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

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

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