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

PSPSCI011 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage the provision of high-level scientific technical support

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPSCI011 - Manage the provision of high-level scientific technical support
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to provide high-level technical support within a broad area of expertise at an experienced, self-directed level with responsibility for experimental, survey, sampling and/or analytical functions. It includes determining and managing high-level technical duties, managing the collection and recording of information, and analysing and reporting data. This unit applies to those working in high-level technical support in a broad technical area.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously with supervisory responsibilities, while performing sophisticated tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Government Science and Technology
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: Determine and manage high-level technical duties
  • Determine outputs and responsibilities within a broad area of technical expertise and technical duties.
  • Determine processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements.
  • Determine risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements and explain to other staff as necessary.
  • Manage the organisation and preparation of resources and equipment.
       
Element: Manage the collection and recording of information
  • Provide technical leadership and influence individuals to meet required outputs.
  • Manage the collection and recording of information in accordance with identified processes and timelines.
  • Monitor information and deal with contingencies.
  • Manage the use and maintenance of resources and equipment.
  • Enforce risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements.
       
Element: Analyse and report data
  • Monitor data input and records maintenance.
  • Analyse data and deal with irregularities in accordance with task requirements.
  • Prepare and present technical reports and high-level correspondence in accordance with task requirements.
       
Element: Determine and manage high-level technical duties
  • Determine outputs and responsibilities within a broad area of technical expertise and technical duties.
  • Determine processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements.
  • Determine risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements and explain to other staff as necessary.
  • Manage the organisation and preparation of resources and equipment.
       
Element: Manage the collection and recording of information
  • Provide technical leadership and influence individuals to meet required outputs.
  • Manage the collection and recording of information in accordance with identified processes and timelines.
  • Monitor information and deal with contingencies.
  • Manage the use and maintenance of resources and equipment.
  • Enforce risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements.
       
Element: Analyse and report data
  • Monitor data input and records maintenance.
  • Analyse data and deal with irregularities in accordance with task requirements.
  • Prepare and present technical reports and high-level correspondence in accordance with task requirements.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Determine and manage high-level technical duties

1.1 Determine outputs and responsibilities within a broad area of technical expertise and technical duties.

1.2 Determine processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements.

1.3 Determine risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements and explain to other staff as necessary.

1.4 Manage the organisation and preparation of resources and equipment.

2. Manage the collection and recording of information

2.1 Provide technical leadership and influence individuals to meet required outputs.

2.2 Manage the collection and recording of information in accordance with identified processes and timelines.

2.3 Monitor information and deal with contingencies.

2.4 Manage the use and maintenance of resources and equipment.

2.5 Enforce risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements.

3. Analyse and report data

3.1 Monitor data input and records maintenance.

3.2 Analyse data and deal with irregularities in accordance with task requirements.

3.3 Prepare and present technical reports and high-level correspondence in accordance with task requirements.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

using communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

reading formal documents including legislation and instructions and applying them in the workplace

analysing mathematical data and problem solving

writing technical reports and ministerial correspondence requiring precision of expression

operating machinery and experimental equipment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

experimental procedures and scientific methods

analytical techniques

statistical analysis

the scientific area

work health and safety, environmental protection and other public sector legislation, 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

leadership of others in a scientific and/or technical environment

technical support work relevant to specialist area

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Determine and manage high-level technical duties

1.1 Determine outputs and responsibilities within a broad area of technical expertise and technical duties.

1.2 Determine processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements.

1.3 Determine risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements and explain to other staff as necessary.

1.4 Manage the organisation and preparation of resources and equipment.

2. Manage the collection and recording of information

2.1 Provide technical leadership and influence individuals to meet required outputs.

2.2 Manage the collection and recording of information in accordance with identified processes and timelines.

2.3 Monitor information and deal with contingencies.

2.4 Manage the use and maintenance of resources and equipment.

2.5 Enforce risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements.

3. Analyse and report data

3.1 Monitor data input and records maintenance.

3.2 Analyse data and deal with irregularities in accordance with task requirements.

3.3 Prepare and present technical reports and high-level correspondence in accordance with task requirements.

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
Determine outputs and responsibilities within a broad area of technical expertise and technical duties. 
Determine processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements. 
Determine risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements and explain to other staff as necessary. 
Manage the organisation and preparation of resources and equipment. 
Provide technical leadership and influence individuals to meet required outputs. 
Manage the collection and recording of information in accordance with identified processes and timelines. 
Monitor information and deal with contingencies. 
Manage the use and maintenance of resources and equipment. 
Enforce risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements. 
Monitor data input and records maintenance. 
Analyse data and deal with irregularities in accordance with task requirements. 
Prepare and present technical reports and high-level correspondence in accordance with task requirements. 
Determine outputs and responsibilities within a broad area of technical expertise and technical duties. 
Determine processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements. 
Determine risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements and explain to other staff as necessary. 
Manage the organisation and preparation of resources and equipment. 
Provide technical leadership and influence individuals to meet required outputs. 
Manage the collection and recording of information in accordance with identified processes and timelines. 
Monitor information and deal with contingencies. 
Manage the use and maintenance of resources and equipment. 
Enforce risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements. 
Monitor data input and records maintenance. 
Analyse data and deal with irregularities in accordance with task requirements. 
Prepare and present technical reports and high-level correspondence in accordance with task requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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