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PSPGEN027 - Gather and analyse information (Release 1)

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Is superseded by PSPGEN105 - Gather and analyse informationNon-equivalent. Unit Code changed. Application updated, additions to PE, KE, FS added and AC clarified. 02/Apr/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV406B - Gather and analyse informationUnit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit. 06/Mar/2016

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080901 Secretarial And Clerical Studies  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080901 Secretarial And Clerical Studies  09/Aug/2016 
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Release 

Comments 

1

This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information.

  • Unit code updated
  • Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
  • All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to collect and analyse information to achieve work unit objectives and meet client needs. It includes identifying and collecting information, analysing and interpreting information, developing and applying workable solutions, presenting information and maintaining information.

This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.

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, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

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

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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. Identify and collect information 

1.1 Identify nature, extent and purpose of required information.

1.2 Identify and access internal and external sources to produce required information.

1.3 Collect, organise, record and report information.

1.4 Organise information collected in a way that enables easy access and retrieval by other staff.

2. Analyse and interpret information 

2.1 Evaluate information and its sources for relevance and validity to business and/or client requirements.

2.2 Analyse information as required to identify key issues.

2.3 Carry out detailed analysis of information as required using relevant techniques including mathematical calculations.

3. Develop and apply workable solutions 

3.1 Develop workable solutions to business and/or client requirements.

3.2 Communicate or implement proposed solutions as required.

3.3 Report and present information in required medium using relevant technology.

4. Maintain information 

4.1 Maintain information and records to ensure data and system integrity using a range of standard and complex information systems and operations.

4.2 Reconcile routine data and records as required.

4.3 Identify and correct inadequacies in system/s relating to information retrieval or reported to relevant staff as required.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector 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.

  • 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
  • using basic statistical and numerical manipulation
  • using critical analysis techniques
  • communicating with colleagues and supervisors
  • presenting information in different ways
  • using problem solving techniques and referring problems as required

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.

  • public sector legislation including WHS and environment
  • policies, procedures and guidelines relating to information handling in the public sector, including 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 work-related information
  • economic, legal, security and social issues surrounding the use of information
  • public sector standards
  • electronic and manual filing systems
  • databases and data storage systems

Assessment Conditions

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.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

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