Unit of competency
Modification History
Supersedes and is not equivalent to PSPGEN027 Gather and analyse information.
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to collect and analyse information to achieve work unit objectives and meet client needs.
This unit applies to those working in public sector roles and may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context. Those undertaking this unit work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
General
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan access to required information. |
1.1. Identify the nature, extent and purpose of information in the context of business and client requirements. 1.2. Identify internal and external sources for required information. 1.3. Arrange access to required information in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Gather information. |
2.1. Access and collect information from identified sources. 2.2. Organise, record and report collected information in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. |
3. Analyse and interpret information. |
3.1. Evaluate information and its sources to ensure relevance to business and client requirements. 3.2. Analyse information to identify key issues. 3.3. Use relevant techniques, including mathematical calculations, for more detailed analysis to inform decisions. |
4. Develop and apply workable solutions. |
4.1. Use the information to develop workable solutions to business and client requirements. 4.2. Communicate or implement proposed solutions. 4.3. Report and present information in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. |
5. Apply information maintenance and protection protocols. |
5.1. Maintain information and records to ensure data and system integrity in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 5.2. Reconcile routine data and records. 5.3. Identify and act on improvements in the system relating to information retrieval. |
Foundation Skills
FOUNDATION SKILLS |
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Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. |
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SKILLS |
DESCRIPTION |
Writing skills to: |
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Planning and organising skills to: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to PSPGEN027 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