Unit of competency
Modification History
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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 PSPREG415A Receive and validate data.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to handle data received from a variety of sources which may then be acted upon or referred for further action. It includes receiving and recording data, verifying its authenticity and recommending and/or taking action as a result.
This unit applies to those working in public sector roles conducting regulatory activities.
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 as part of a team, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Regulatory
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. Receive information |
1.1 Identify, request and/or receive required information. 1.2 Check incoming information for gaps, anomalies, deficiencies or discrepancies, and compare with pre-existing information, where relevant. 1.3 Access additional data sources and seek information to fill gaps and compare with information received. 1.4 Receipt incoming information if required. |
2. Record information |
2.1 Carry out accurate recording of information, confirming relevant details of source. 2.2 Maintain records as accurate, complete and up-to-date and present in the required format. 2.3 Comply with legislative requirements for recording and storage of information. 2.4 Adhere to procedures for storage and management of confidential and sensitive information. |
3. Verify authenticity of information |
3.1 Complete initial selection of information using preliminary cull to eliminate unreliable data. 3.2 Corroborate and assess information for its integrity, validity and reliability. 3.3 Carry out validation or corroboration with existing information as well as information from outside organisations and other sources where relevant. 3.4 Extract, interpret and organise useful and useable information in a form that is accessible to users. 3.5 Conduct analysis in accordance with agreed indicators and assessment and is accurate, relevant and complete. |
4. Recommend or take action as a result of information received |
4.1 Record and report outcomes. 4.2 Recommend or take action as a result of the outcomes. 4.3 Document decision showing reasons for proceeding or not proceeding or taking other action, after discussion with management, where required. 4.4 Identify and inform areas or other organisations that may be affected by information received or outcomes, to optimise usefulness of information. |
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 PSPREG415A Receive and validate data.
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