Application
This unit describes the skills required to coordinate the development of data information systems relevant to fraud/corruption control. This includes establishing objectives of data collection, ensuring that data collection matches requirements and implementing data collection/matching systems.
This unit applies to those working as internal staff or contractors/consultants involved in the development of data information systems
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 autonomously, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar 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. Establish objectives of data collection | 1.1 Determine requirements of data collection system in terms of possibilities and constraints through consultation with clients and key stakeholders. 1.2 Assess options to satisfy requirements in consultation with key people taking into consideration cost, time for development and operation, ease of use, and organisation’s objectives and priorities in fraud/corruption detection activities. 1.3 Determine most suitable option and develop specifications in consultation with key staff. |
2. Ensure that data collection matches requirements | 2.1 Approve techniques of data collection and analysis. 2.2 Design interface specifications to reflect awareness of user characteristics and needs, and to facilitate the use of the information management systems. 2.3 Structure systems to be open to modification to reflect changing organisational focus, user needs and targeted initiatives. |
3. Implement data collection and matching systems | 3.1 Develop and maintain strategies to improve access to and use of networks for communication and information access and retrieval. 3.2 Identify mechanisms for more efficient delivery of information from remote and regional sources and implement as required. 3.3 Balance increasing efficiency of network access and use against security, legal and privacy issues. 3.4 Match systems developed against standards for compliance. 3.5 Provide input into policy and procedural changes regarding accessibility of information based on a knowledge of organisation’s core business, trends in fraud/corruption activities, and the nature and limitations of the information systems in use. |
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.
managing projects and specialist staff or personnel
using computerised fraud/corruption information systems
analysis and problem solving
using liaison and communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes
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.
the requirements of a data collection system that meets agency needs and that can be developed within specified time and resource constraints
legislation and guidelines relating to information systems including privacy and freedom of information
legislation and procedures relating to public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing
data collection and management systems
agency structure, services and environment
agency fraud/corruption control strategy
public sector legislation, policies and procedures including anti
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Fraud control