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Provide high-level scientific technical support

Provide high-level scientific technical support

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSCI008
State Code
AWT47
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to provide high-level technical support with responsibility in a defined technical area for experimental, survey, sampling and/or analytical functions. It includes determining and organising high-level technical duties, obtaining and recording information, and assessing and reporting data. This unit applies to those working as high-level technical support in a defined technical area.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 autonomously, with supervisory responsiblities, while performing complex 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. Determine and organise high-level technical duties
  • 1.1 Confirm outputs for defined technical area and determine technical duties and responsibilities.
  • 1.2 Determine processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements and organise technical duties.
  • 1.3 Determine risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements and explain to junior staff as necessary.
  • 1.4 Organise resources and equipment and supervise their preparation.
2. Obtain and record information
  • 2.1 Carry out technical and supervisory duties.
  • 2.2 Provide technical leadership and influence individuals to meet required outputs.
  • 2.3 Carry out and/or supervise the collection and recording of information in accordance with planned processes and timelines.
  • 2.4 Monitor information and deal with contingencies.
  • 2.5 Use and maintain resources and equipment.
3. Assess and report data
  • 3.1 Monitor data input and records maintenance.
  • 3.2 Manipulate data, assess results and deal with irregularities.
  • 3.3 Prepare and present reports.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8305 PSPSCI501A Provide high-level scientific technical support Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZZ0 PSP50116 Diploma of Government Qualification