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Manage the provision of high-level scientific technical support

Manage the provision of high-level scientific technical support

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSCI011
State Code
AWT51
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to provide high-level technical support within a broad area of expertise at an experienced, self-directed level with responsibility for experimental, survey, sampling and/or analytical functions. It includes determining and managing high-level technical duties, managing the collection and recording of information, and analysing and reporting data. This unit applies to those working in high-level technical support in a broad 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 responsibilities, while performing sophisticated 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 manage high-level technical duties
  • 1.1 Determine outputs and responsibilities within a broad area of technical expertise and technical duties.
  • 1.2 Determine processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements.
  • 1.3 Determine risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements and explain to other staff as necessary.
  • 1.4 Manage the organisation and preparation of resources and equipment.
2. Manage the collection and recording of information
  • 2.1 Provide technical leadership and influence individuals to meet required outputs.
  • 2.2 Manage the collection and recording of information in accordance with identified processes and timelines.
  • 2.3 Monitor information and deal with contingencies.
  • 2.4 Manage the use and maintenance of resources and equipment.
  • 2.5 Enforce risk management strategies, work health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements.
3. Analyse and report data
  • 3.1 Monitor data input and records maintenance.
  • 3.2 Analyse data and deal with irregularities in accordance with task requirements.
  • 3.3 Prepare and present technical reports and high-level correspondence in accordance with task requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8308 PSPSCI601A Manage the provision of high-level scientific technical support Unit of competency