Application
This unit describes the skills required to provide high-level technical support within a broad area of expertise at an experienced, self-directed level with responsibility for experimental, survey, sampling and/or analytical functions. It includes determining and managing high-level technical duties, managing the collection and recording of information, and analysing and reporting data.
This unit applies to those working in high-level technical support in a broad technical area.
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 with supervisory responsibilities, while performing sophisticated 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. Determine and manage high-level technical duties | 1.1 Determine outputs and responsibilities within a broad area of technical expertise and technical duties. 1.2 Determine processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements. 1.3 Determine risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements and explain to other staff as necessary. 1.4 Manage the organisation and preparation of resources and equipment. |
2. Manage the collection and recording of information | 2.1 Provide technical leadership and influence individuals to meet required outputs. 2.2 Manage the collection and recording of information in accordance with identified processes and timelines. 2.3 Monitor information and deal with contingencies. 2.4 Manage the use and maintenance of resources and equipment. 2.5 Enforce risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements. |
3. Analyse and report data | 3.1 Monitor data input and records maintenance. 3.2 Analyse data and deal with irregularities in accordance with task requirements. 3.3 Prepare and present technical reports and high-level correspondence in accordance with task requirements. |
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.
using communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes
reading formal documents including legislation and instructions and applying them in the workplace
analysing mathematical data and problem solving
writing technical reports and ministerial correspondence requiring precision of expression
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.
experimental procedures and scientific methods
analytical techniques
statistical analysis
the scientific area
work health and safety, environmental protection and other public sector legislation, public sector standards and organisational code of practice as they relate to work in a scientific research/technical environment
standard operating procedures and/or work instructions
leadership of others in a scientific and/or technical environment
technical support work relevant to specialist area
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