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Evidence Guide: PSPSCI301A - Assist with scientific technical support

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PSPSCI301A - Assist with scientific technical support

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify and organise technical duties

  1. Delegated technical duties and responsibilities are identified and confirmed with other staff members in accordance with organisational requirements
  2. Processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements are identified for delegated duties in accordance with organisational and task requirements
  3. Risk management practices, occupational health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements are identified
  4. Resources and equipment are obtained and prepared in accordance with organisational and task requirements
Delegated technical duties and responsibilities are identified and confirmed with other staff members in accordance with organisational requirements

Completed
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Processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements are identified for delegated duties in accordance with organisational and task requirements

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Risk management practices, occupational health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements are identified

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Resources and equipment are obtained and prepared in accordance with organisational and task requirements

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Assist in the collection and recording of information

  1. Technical duties are carried out under routine guidance in accordance with organisational requirements
  2. Information is collected and recorded in accordance with set processes and timelines
  3. Resources and equipment are used and maintained in accordance with organisational and task requirements
  4. Risk management practices, occupational health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements are followed in accordance with organisational requirements
Technical duties are carried out under routine guidance in accordance with organisational requirements

Completed
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Information is collected and recorded in accordance with set processes and timelines

Completed
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Resources and equipment are used and maintained in accordance with organisational and task requirements

Completed
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Risk management practices, occupational health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements are followed in accordance with organisational requirements

Completed
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Assist in the presentation of data

  1. Data records are maintained in accordance with organisational requirements
  2. Data is manipulated and reports are generated in accordance with organisational and task requirements
Data records are maintained in accordance with organisational requirements

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Data is manipulated and reports are generated in accordance with organisational and task requirements

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Identify and organise technical duties

  1. Delegated technical duties and responsibilities are identified and confirmed with other staff members in accordance with organisational requirements.
  2. Processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements are identified for delegated duties in accordance with organisational and task requirements.
  3. Risk management practices, occupational health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements are identified.
  4. Resources and equipment are obtained and prepared in accordance with organisational and task requirements.
Delegated technical duties and responsibilities are identified and confirmed with other staff members in accordance with organisational requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements are identified for delegated duties in accordance with organisational and task requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk management practices, occupational health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements are identified.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resources and equipment are obtained and prepared in accordance with organisational and task requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist in the collection and recording of information

  1. Technical duties are carried out under routine guidance in accordance with organisational requirements.
  2. Information is collected and recorded in accordance with set processes and timelines.
  3. Resources and equipment are used and maintained in accordance with organisational and task requirements.
  4. Risk management practices, occupational health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements are followed in accordance with organisational requirements.
Technical duties are carried out under routine guidance in accordance with organisational requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information is collected and recorded in accordance with set processes and timelines.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resources and equipment are used and maintained in accordance with organisational and task requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk management practices, occupational health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements are followed in accordance with organisational requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist in the presentation of data

  1. Data records are maintained in accordance with organisational requirements.
  2. Data is manipulated and reports are generated in accordance with organisational and task requirements.
Data records are maintained in accordance with organisational requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data is manipulated and reports are generated in accordance with organisational and task requirements.

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOV302B Contribute to workgroup activities

PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information

PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector

PSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety

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)

full responsibility taken for delegated scientific technical duties 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 assisting with 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 assisting with scientific technical support, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

full responsibility taken for delegated scientific technical duties 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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

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 requirement

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to the provision of scientific technical support

basic experimental procedures and scientific methods

basic analytical techniques/simple statistical analysis

the scientific/technological area (broad understanding)

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 (developing knowledge)

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

Other staff members may include:

supervisors

project managers

line managers

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