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Provide scientific technical support

Provide scientific technical support

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSCI005
State Code
AWT54
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
120105 - Learning Skills Programmes
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to provide technical support in a scientific and/or research environment. It includes planning and organising technical duties, collecting and recording information, and compiling and reporting data. This unit applies to those working in technical support in a scientific and research environment.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 under supervision, while performing routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and organise technical duties
  • 1.1 Confirm outputs for defined area of responsibility and identify technical duties and responsibilities.
  • 1.2 Determine processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements.
  • 1.3 Determine risk management practices, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements.
  • 1.4 Obtain and prepare resources and equipment.
2. Collect and record information
  • 2.1 Carry out technical duties under general direction.
  • 2.2 Collect and record information in accordance with planned processes and timelines.
  • 2.3 Use and maintain resources and equipment.
  • 2.4 Follow risk management practices, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements.
3. Compile and report data
  • 3.1 Compile data and maintain records.
  • 3.2 Manipulate data and deal with irregularities in accordance with task requirements.
  • 3.3 Prepare reports in accordance with task requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8302 PSPSCI401A Provide scientific technical support Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZX9 PSP40116 Certificate IV in Government Qualification