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DEFTST004 - Evaluate testing (Release 1)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to DEFTE004A - Evaluate testingUnit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. PC 3.3 & 3.4 merged. Element 1 one new PC. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit. 21/Oct/2015

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1 (this release) 22/Oct/2015

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080313 Public And Health Care Administration  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080313 Public And Health Care Administration  24/Jun/2016 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

1

This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFTE004A Evaluate testing.

  • Unit code updated
  • Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
  • All PC transitioned from passive to active voice
  • PC 3.3 and 3.4 merged
  • Element 1 one new PC

Application

This unit describes the skills required to evaluate the results of a testing process. It involves analysing data and solving complex problems where the information may not be obvious but can be determined by direct and logical reasoning.

This unit was developed for Defence test and evaluation workers, but is applicable to any individuals who work in this field.

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 independently or as part of a team, under direct and indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform complex tasks in a range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Testing

Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Assemble testing evidence 

1.1 Comply with test plan.

1.2 Identify testing evidence.

1.3 Determine evaluation criteria.

1.4 Access testing evidence.

1.5 Verify data relevance and accuracy.

1.6 Rectify data errors.

2. Evaluate testing evidence 

2.1 Assess evidence against estimations and expectations in accordance with evaluation criteria.

2.2 Identify trends in evidence and detail the significance of the trend.

2.3 Conduct data comparisons to determine the validity of outcomes in accordance with evaluation criteria.

2.4 Utilise management tools.

2.5 Determine test outcomes in conjunction with stakeholders.

3. Record and report testing outcomes 

3.1 Record test outcomes and reasons for them.

3.2 Maintain security and confidentiality of data.

3.3 Report results and maintain records.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

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The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFTE004A Evaluate testing.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

These Assessment Requirements were released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

  • Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

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.

  • analysing and evaluating test evidence
  • detailing requirements, writing recommendations and monitoring plans requiring precision of expression
  • using management tools suited to the conduct of testing processes

Knowledge Evidence

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.

  • legislation, organisational policies and procedures that may impact on the test and evaluation process
  • management tools suited to the conduct of testing processes
  • principles relating to the evaluation of testing processes
  • test and evaluation processes which may be reasonably complex in terms of scope; degree of risk; environmental, political, cultural and social factors that apply; consequences of failure; degree of control

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

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