This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of information management

accessing and using information ethically and legally

using manual and computerised techniques for information management

applying computer technology to data storage security retrieval and presentation

undertaking statistical analysis

using critical analysis techniques

communicating with colleagues and supervisors

presenting information in a range of ways such as report format numerically in tables with graphs spatially

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying problem solving and referring problems as required

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation policies procedures and guidelines relating to information handling in the public sector such as confidentiality privacy security freedom of information

data collection and management procedures

organisational information handling and storage procedures

cultural aspects of information and meaning

sources of public sector workrelated information

economic legal and social issues surrounding the use of information

public sector standards

standard reporting procedures

electronic and manual filing systems

databases and data storage systems

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of information management

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

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVA Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPGOVA Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOVA Refine complex workplace documents

PSPGOV513A Refine complex workplace documents

PSPGOVA Scope statistical data collection

PSPGOV520A Scope statistical data collection

PSPGOVA Collect statistical data

PSPGOV521A Collect statistical data

PSPGOVA Process statistical data

PSPGOV522A Process statistical data

PSPGOVA Interrogate and analyse statistical data

PSPGOV523A Interrogate and analyse statistical data

PSPGOVA Interpret data and related statistics

PSPGOV524A Interpret data and related statistics

PSPSCIA Develop and undertake scientifictechnological research

PSPSCI503A Develop and undertake scientific/technological research

PSPFRAUB Anticipate and detect possible fraud activity

PSPFRAU502B Anticipate and detect possible fraud activity

PSPLANDA Identify and manage contaminated sites

PSPLAND506A Identify and manage contaminated sites

PSPSECA Assess security risks

PSPSEC501A Assess security risks

PSPCRTA Undertake senior court listing activities

PSPCRT505A Undertake senior court listing activities

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 Employability Skills as they relate to this unit

research and analysis undertaken in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to research and analysis

access to electronic and other information sources relevant to the workplace

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when undertaking research and analysis

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 undertaking research and analysis including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

research and analysis undertaken in a range of or more contexts 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 or more of

case studies

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor 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

Sources of information may include:

Information format may include:

Strategies may include:

Legislation, policy and procedures may include:

Evaluation of content may include:

Analysis may include:

Information systems may contain:

Client/organisational needs may include: