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PSP12V1 |
Unit descriptor, evidence guide, required skills and knowledge and range statement edited. |
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PSP04V4.2 |
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Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply techniques to analyse statistical data. It includes planning the analysis, applying statistical concepts and processes, determining strengths and weaknesses of the analysis and producing further statistics.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Application of the Unit
Working in Government
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements are the essential outcomes of the unit of competency. |
Together, performance criteria specify the requirements for competent performance. Text in bold italics is explained in the Range Statement following. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 . Plan analysis |
1.1 Analysis and descriptive tools and techniques are chosen appropriate to the nature of the information and the required outcome/s. 1.2 Priority of data to be interrogated is determined in consultation with relevant suitably qualified people, and work is organised accordingly. 1.3 An understanding of the nature of the program or activity from which the data is obtained is reflected in the analysis of material. 1.4 An understanding of the way in which the data is structured in the system is reflected in the analysis. 1.5 The likely statistical indicators of the results are reflected in the analysis. |
2 . Apply statistical concepts and processes |
2.1 Software is used to retrieve data and present it in the required format. 2.2 Quantitative and/or qualitative analyses are performed to obtain required outcomes. 2.3 Analysis and descriptive tools and techniques are used appropriately given the nature of the information and the required outcomes. 2.4 Preliminary results are expressed in accordance with the required detail, format and timeframe of the project. 2.5 Analysis is performed in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines . |
3 . Determine strengths and weaknesses of analysis |
3.1 Sources of error are identified and described as required. 3.2 Limitations in the methodology are identified and described as appropriate. 3.3 The conduct and results of analysis are verified by a suitably qualified person. |
4 . Produce further statistics |
4.1 Summary statistics are calculated from the given dataset as required in accordance with organisational requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
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Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in interrogating and analysing statistical data. This will include evidence of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while conducting investigations, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine. Access is required to resources such as:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
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Range Statement
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. |
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Analysis techniques may include: |
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Software may include: |
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Legislation , policy and guidelines may include: |
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Sources of error may include: |
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Summary statistics may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Working in Government.