List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Access application software | 1.1 | Identify software required for the task |
| 1.2 | Open software from a personal computer or network terminal |
| 1.3 | Use information sources to locate details of software features and instructions for its use |
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2 | Use software for specified purposes | 2.1 | Input a range of scientific data into a computing system |
| 2.2 | Conduct searches for the retrieval of required data |
| 2.3 | Use application features for efficient computation |
| 2.4 | Construct data sets and databases for numerical and graphical analyses |
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3 | Produce reports of retrieved data and/or processed data | 3.1 | Analyse data using features of the software package |
| 3.2 | Select options for constructing data reports |
| 3.3 | Print the results of data analyses using features of the software package |
| 3.4 | Integrate data from diverse application software units in a report |
| 3.5 | Report the outcomes and rationale for database searches where appropriate |
| 3.6 | Reference data sources according to the style requirements of the workplace |
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4 | Perform simple record housekeeping | 4.1 | Maintain archived data according to workplace standard procedures |
| 4.2 | Maintain hard copy data according to workplace standard procedures |
| 4.3 | Apply approved antivirus software and standard quarantine procedures |
Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:
selecting the most appropriate software package for the task from the suite of software applications available
using software for the analysis, reporting and management of laboratory and field data and information, such as quality control and instrument performance characteristics
using software application features and instructions to input, save, analyse, sort, retrieve and display records and data
using in-house software manuals to augment skills and solve operational problems
using virus scanning software to protect in-house software and data.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:
terminology associated with the software packages used in job role
basic knowledge of the types of spreadsheet, database and data analysis packages that are available
application of specific software package features to laboratory tasks relevant to job role
relationship between the protocol for data input and file storage of the data
general file and record maintenance
work health and safety (WHS) and environment requirements.
Judgement of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event.
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case).
This unit of competency may be assessed with:
MSL925001 Analyse data and report results
relevant MSL974000 series units of competency
relevant MSL975000 series units of competency
Holistic assessment methods include:
review of analysis tasks linking test results to the generation of reports by the candidate
review of simple statistical and/or graphical analysis of quality control data completed by the candidate.
Access is required to all instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to:
a computer network, personal computer or laptop
software packages that cover databases, spreadsheets, statistical analysis and simple graphics output
input and output data.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience.
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months