Unit Descriptor

This unit covers research and analysis to develop advice and recommendations. It includes identifying and undertaking research, analysing information and applying the results of analysis, maintaining information systems, and compiling reports from information.

In practice, undertaking research and analysis may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, providing client service, developing policy, preparing for community engagement, initiating projects, developing procedures for service delivery, undertaking scientific research, detecting fraud, identifying contaminated sites, assessing security risks, undertaking court listing activities, determining liability, etc.

This is one of 5 units of competency in the Working in Government and Management Competency Fields that deal with information/knowledge management. Related units are:

• PSPGOV206B Handle workplace information
• PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information
• PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
• PSPMNGT614A Facilitate knowledge management
• No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication

Contains the following documents

• New Assessment Criteria and Definitions (in MS Word Format)
• New Evidence Document  (in MS Word Format)
• Instructor Workbook/Guide (in MS Word Format)
• Learner Workbook (in MS Word Format)
• Learner Guide  (in MS Word Format)
• New Improved Session Plan (in MS Word Format)
• PowerPoint presentation
• Assessment Matrix (Mapping Document)

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