Application
This unit describes the skills required to analyse and apply knowledge of test and evaluation processes. This includes the specific knowledge of test and evaluation processes required to support these areas. Applying knowledge of test and evaluation processes is specific to work undertaken by Defence personnel and may be included within a variety of areas such as management, acquisitions, audits, inspections, policy implementation, technical manual development, platform integration, configuration, staff processes, transport and inter-operability.
This unit applies to those working within Defence where knowledge of test and evaluation processes is necessary, but where the worker is not a test and evaluation practitioner.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under direct and indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform complex tasks in a range of contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Access and analyse relevant test and evaluation information | 1.1 Identify and obtain relevant test and evaluation process, safety, legislative and statutory requirements. 1.2 Analyse obtained information to determine relevance and application to the organisation. 1.3 Formulate outcomes of the analysis and provide recommendations relevant to workplace requirements. |
2. Implement recommendations specific to test and evaluation | 2.1 Apply workplace requirements relevant to test and evaluation processes. 2.2 Determine work requirements while applying relevant recommendations. 2.3 Assess, review and record effectiveness of the recommendations. 2.4 Adjust recommendations, if required, and document for future application. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
analysing and evaluating information
applying safety, legislative and statutory requirements relevant to test and evaluation
interpreting organisational role relevant to test and evaluation
applying knowledge of testing and evaluation processes to assist in work and to guide problem solving
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
organisational role relevant to test and evaluation
safety, legislative and statutory requirements relevant to test and evaluation
test and evaluation knowledge relevant to work being performed
test and evaluation processes
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Testing