Elements and Performance Criteria
- Present data
- Retrieve and check environmental data
- Store and retrieve data using appropriate files and application software
- Verify the quality of data using workplace procedures
- Rectify errors in data using workplace procedures
- Calculate scientific quantities
- Calculate scientific quantities using given formulae and data and estimate uncertainties
- Ensure calculated quantities are consistent with estimations and expectations
- Report all calculated quantities using the appropriate units and correct number of significant figures
- Graph data using appropriate scales to span the range of data or display trends
- Report all data using the appropriate units and number of significant figures
- Read and interpret data variations and trends
- Recognise and report significant variations and trends in data
- Interpret significant features of graphs, including gradients, intercepts, maximum and minimum values, and limit lines
- Keep accurate written records and maintain confidentiality
- Verify the accuracy of records
- File and store workplace records in accordance with workplace procedures
- File all reference documents logically and keep them up-to-date and secured
- Observe workplace confidentiality standards