Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and organise technical duties | 1.1 Outputs for defined area of responsibility are confirmed and technical duties and responsibilities are identified in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.2 Processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements are determined and technical duties are planned in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 1.3 Risk management practices, occupational health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements are determined. 1.4 Resources and equipment are obtained and prepared in accordance with organisational and task requirements. |
2. Collect and record information | 2.1 Technical duties are carried out under general direction in accordance with organisational requirements. 2.2 Information is collected and recorded in accordance with planned processes and timelines. 2.3 Resources and equipment are used and maintained in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 2.4 Risk management practices, occupational health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements are followed in accordance with organisational requirements. |
3. Compile and report data | 3.1 Data is compiled and records are maintained in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.2 Data is manipulated and irregularities are dealt with in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 3.3 Reports are prepared in accordance with organisational and task requirements. |
Required Skills
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in: analysing/manipulating mathematical data observing and reporting using a range of communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes responding to diversity, including gender and disability reading formal documents such as legislation and instructions and applying them in the workplace writing technical reports requiring precision of expression using technology for word processing and data management operating machinery and experimental equipment applying occupational health and safety and environmental requirements related to working in a scientific/technological research environment |
Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of: experimental procedures and scientific methods analytical techniques/simple statistical analysis the scientific/technological area (broad understanding) 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 working with others in a scientific/technical environment occupational health and safety, environmental protection and other public sector legislation technical support work relevant to specialist area |
Evidence Required
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package. | |
Units to be assessed together | Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to: PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information PSPGOV422A Apply government processes PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector |
Overview of evidence requirements | In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms: the knowledge requirements of this unit the skill requirements of this unit application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework) provision of scientific technical support under general direction with responsibility within a generally defined area, in a range of (3 or more) contexts such as experimental, survey, sampling and/or analytical tasks (or occasions, over time) |
Resources required to carry out assessment | These resources include: legislation, procedures, guidelines and protocols operating procedures/work instructions industry standards scientific/technological equipment and machinery related to the research environment personal protective equipment case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when providing scientific technical support |
Where and how to assess evidence | Valid assessment of this unit requires: a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when providing scientific technical support, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine provision of scientific technical support under general direction with responsibility within a generally defined area, in a range of (3 or more) contexts such as experimental, survey, sampling and/or analytical tasks (or occasions over time) Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as: people with disabilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women young people older people people in rural and remote locations Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of: case studies demonstration observation portfolios projects questioning scenarios simulation or role plays authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses |
For consistency of assessment | Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments |
Range Statement
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. | |
Technical duties may include: | surveys sampling experiments trials tests assays surveillance collecting specimens inspections identification of plants or animals identification of pests operation, calibration and maintenance of experimental equipment diagnostic processes producing specimen images |
Processes may include: | experimental processes observation field trials |
Resources may include: | design specifications technical manuals componentry radioactive samples specimens plants seeds chemicals personal protective equipment |
Equipment may include: | prototypes test rigs tools diagnostic instruments laboratory equipment experimental equipment farm equipment |
Other legislative requirements may include: | quarantine or protection requirements copyright and intellectual property legislation Australian standards |
Irregularities may be dealt with by: | checking source information checking data input repeating tests/trial measurements referring problem to other staff |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Government Science & Technology.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.