Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSS025032 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Report environmental data

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSS025032 - Report environmental data
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Perform scientific calculations
  • Ensure raw data is consistent with expectations and reasonable ranges
  • Calculate scientific quantities involving algebraic, power, exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Check calculated values are consistent with expectations and recalculate to correct any errors
  • Present results using appropriate units, uncertainties and number of significant figures
       
Element: Determine variation or uncertainty in data distributions
  • Organise raw data into appropriate frequency distributions
  • Calculate means, medians, modes, ranges and standard deviations for ungrouped and grouped data
  • Interpret frequency distributions to determine the characteristics of the sample or population
  • Calculate standard deviations and confidence limits for means and replicates
  • Estimate the sampling error or uncertainty in data using statistical analysis
  • Determine data acceptability using statistical tests and workplace procedures
       
Element: Read and interpret data and related statistics
  • Recognise significant trends in data
  • Use standard statistical methods to test for an association or correlation between variables
  • Use standard statistical methods to test hypotheses involving the same variable between samples, samples with more than one variable and paired samples
  • Verify data interpretation with supervisor
       
Element: Check for aberrant data sets
  • Identify data that cannot be reconciled with sample, data set and documentation, monitoring procedures and expected outcomes
  • Determine actions in consultation with supervisor
       
Element: Report data and analysis
  • Use charts, tables and graphs in the required format to present summarised data and analysis results
  • Verify that entry of data and results are correct
  • Clearly identify summary information and any significant trends and problems with data
  • Write reports in a format and style consistent with their intended use and workplace guidelines
  • Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with workplace confidentiality and security guidelines
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Ensure raw data is consistent with expectations and reasonable ranges 
Calculate scientific quantities involving algebraic, power, exponential and logarithmic functions 
Check calculated values are consistent with expectations and recalculate to correct any errors 
Present results using appropriate units, uncertainties and number of significant figures 
Organise raw data into appropriate frequency distributions 
Calculate means, medians, modes, ranges and standard deviations for ungrouped and grouped data 
Interpret frequency distributions to determine the characteristics of the sample or population 
Calculate standard deviations and confidence limits for means and replicates 
Estimate the sampling error or uncertainty in data using statistical analysis 
Determine data acceptability using statistical tests and workplace procedures 
Recognise significant trends in data 
Use standard statistical methods to test for an association or correlation between variables 
Use standard statistical methods to test hypotheses involving the same variable between samples, samples with more than one variable and paired samples 
Verify data interpretation with supervisor 
Identify data that cannot be reconciled with sample, data set and documentation, monitoring procedures and expected outcomes 
Determine actions in consultation with supervisor 
Use charts, tables and graphs in the required format to present summarised data and analysis results 
Verify that entry of data and results are correct 
Clearly identify summary information and any significant trends and problems with data 
Write reports in a format and style consistent with their intended use and workplace guidelines 
Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with workplace confidentiality and security guidelines 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSS025032 - Report environmental data
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