Application
This unit describes the skills required to provide technical support in a scientific and/or research environment. It includes contributing to routine technical duties, including experimental, survey, sampling and/or analytical tasks.
This unit applies to those working in technical support in a scientific and/or research environment.
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 under supervision while performing routine 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. Confirm and prepare for technical tasks | 1.1 Clarify and confirm technical tasks with other staff members. 1.2 Confirm processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements are in accordance with task requirements. 1.3 Investigate and confirm risk management practices, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements relating to the work. |
2. Contribute to the collection of information | 2.1 Carry out technical tasks. 2.2 Collect information in accordance with set processes and timelines. 2.3 Use and maintain resources and equipment in accordance with task requirements. 2.4 Follow risk management practices, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements. |
3. Record data | 3.1 Record data in accordance with task requirements. 3.2 Maintain data records. |
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.
Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
working with mathematical data
observing and reporting
using communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes
reading formal documents including legislation and workplace instructions and applying them in the workplace
operating machinery and experimental equipment
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.
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:
work health and safety, environmental protection and other public sector legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to the provision of scientific technical support
basic experimental procedures and scientific methods
organisational code of practice
standard operating procedures and/or work instructions
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
Government Science and Technology