Application
This unit applies in a physical science or engineering environment where product undergoes testing to establish that it meets established standards and/or specifications in respect of time.
This unit was developed for data acquisition specialists working within proof and experimental organisations in Defence but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
Typically these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work as individuals and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for data collection | 1.1 Stakeholders and test participants are briefed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, and test plan 1.2 Safety systems and procedures are checked and initiated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, and test plan 1.3 Key activities and timelines are scheduled with full consideration to the specification and available resources, and are described according to organisational policies and procedures 1.4 Administrative and legal requirements for data collection are complied with and recorded 1.5 Relevant personnel are informed about the project 1.6 Designated staff responsibilities are communicated to staff to ensure clarity of understanding of the work and to provide a basis for ongoing assessment 1.7 Data collection equipment is selected and installed in accordance with the data collection plan |
2. Gather data | 2.1 Equipment is operated according to manufacturer's specification, statutory and organisational policies and guidelines 2.2 Data is collected using methodologies detailed in the data collection plan 2.3 Metadata is documented according to accepted industry standards 2.4 Any discrepancies between specification and actual activities are identified and planned for 2.5 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are planned for and adhered to throughout the conduct of the project |
3. Finalise the collection process | 3.1 All required documentation is completed according to organisation's requirements 3.2 All data and documentation is stored according to organisation's requirements 3.3 Data integrity is checked in accordance with the validation plan |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
analyse and evaluate information communicate effectively with stakeholders identify relevant information liaise effectively with stakeholders review literature solve problems prepare and present reports provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner use appropriate information technology and software use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques |
Required Knowledge |
analysis process codes of practice data acquisition methodologies information sources licensing requirements regulatory requirements relevant legislation research techniques standards relevant to organisational operations |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to: establish the data collection process rectify collection faults maintain the data and documentation Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a variety of environments and tests/trials. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment, in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to: live fire range data collection equipment |
Method of assessment | This unit may be assessed with the following unit: DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance. In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook. Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment. Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include: direct observation interviewing the candidate journals and workplace documentation third party reports from supervisors written or oral questions |
Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Stakeholders may include: | Clients or customers (internal and external) End user/s General public Industry Landowner/s Organisation's senior management Other agencies Other functional areas within the organisation Project teams Relevant interest groups Sponsor/funding bodies Steering committee members Supplier/service provider Unions |
Organisations may include: | Defence Defence contractors and sub-contractors Defence Materiel Organisation Defence Science and Technology Organisation International test agencies |
Policies and procedures may include: | Government and organisational policy, guidelines and procedures relating to: delegation approvals industrial agreements procurement guidelines resourcing risk management security strategic or operational plans technical and regulatory framework testing and evaluation training Relevant commonwealth, state/territory and local laws affecting organisation's administration such as: financial management and accounting legislation and regulations WHS legislation public sector management acts |
Test plans may include: | Budget and financial management strategy Contract management Cost estimates Data acquisition strategies Evaluation criteria Expected/measurable outcomes Facilities Functional performance specifications Governance strategy Implementation strategy Inclusions and exclusions Information/communication strategy Intellectual property strategies Milestones Objectives Occupational concept document People plan including human resource management and human resource development Performance criteria/indicators Purpose Quality assurance Quality control Quality standards Rationale Required resources Resource management Risk management Roles and responsibilities Safety criteria Schedule/timeline Specific equipment, instrumentation, and/or specialised facilities and required conditions Task/WBS Test and evaluation master plan (TEMP) criteria Test concept document Testing control mechanisms Testing deliverables and their acceptance criteria |
Administrative and legal requirements may include: | Access protocols and obligations Copyright Organisational protocols for accessing physical, financial and human resources |
Relevant personnel may include: | Administrative staff Contractors Management Proof testing staff Technicians Trials staff |
Equipment may include: | Data-recording equipment Electronic measuring instruments Global positioning system (GPS) units Levels Manual recording devices |
Manufacturer's specification may include: | Calibration specifications Equipment specifications Leaflets, operator's manuals Printed instruction Warranty documents |
Methodologies may include: | Conversion or translation from existing information (hard copy or digital Direct or indirect Manual entry Remote sensing |
Metadata: | Is summarised information about a data set that describes its characteristics including source, availability, quality, date of acquisition, conditions of use, coordinate system, datum |
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements may include: | Inspection of worksites Identification of potential hazards Development of a site safety plan Use of safety equipment and/or special clothing Training of staff in WHS requirements |
Required documentation may include: | Accident and injury reports Authority/approval documentation Records and reports of communication Meeting reports |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.