Unit of competency Outline

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Gather and analyse information

Gather and analyse information

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGEN027
State Code
AWV75
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
080901 - Secretarial And Clerical Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills required to collect and analyse information to achieve work unit objectives and meet client needs. It includes identifying and collecting information, analysing and interpreting information, developing and applying workable solutions, presenting information and maintaining information.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.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, 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. Identify and collect information
  • 1.1 Identify nature, extent and purpose of required information.
  • 1.2 Identify and access internal and external sources to produce required information.
  • 1.3 Collect, organise, record and report information.
  • 1.4 Organise information collected in a way that enables easy access and retrieval by other staff.
2. Analyse and interpret information
  • 2.1 Evaluate information and its sources for relevance and validity to business and/or client requirements.
  • 2.2 Analyse information as required to identify key issues.
  • 2.3 Carry out detailed analysis of information as required using relevant techniques including mathematical calculations.
3. Develop and apply workable solutions
  • 3.1 Develop workable solutions to business and/or client requirements.
  • 3.2 Communicate or implement proposed solutions as required.
  • 3.3 Report and present information in required medium using relevant technology.
4. Maintain information
  • 4.1 Maintain information and records to ensure data and system integrity using a range of standard and complex information systems and operations.
  • 4.2 Reconcile routine data and records as required.
  • 4.3 Identify and correct inadequacies in system/s relating to information retrieval or reported to relevant staff as required.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8016 PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW82 PSPGEN105 Gather and analyse information Unit of competency