Pre-GORS requirements

• Shows an interest and aptitude for performing analysis and an awareness of its importance in effective decision-making
• Demonstrates an awareness of both qualitative and quantitative approaches to problem-solving and their suitability
• Recognises the importance of data quality, identifying and raising issues relevant to work

Strand 1 – Effective use of data

Level 2 (Minimum expectation)

• Explores and understands data and its limitations

Level 2 (Experienced)

• Collects and prepares data for analysis
• Identifies potential data sources and assesses suitability for use

Level 3

• Critically assesses data sources; considers the wider impacts of their limitations
• Accounts for data limitations and takes steps to mitigate their effect on analysis
• Knows how to best structure information to facilitate analysis

Grade 7 and Grade 6

• Explores novel uses of existing data and seeks out new data sources to aid analysis
• Advises others on suitability of data for the given purpose

Strand 2 - Problem structuring

Level 2 (Minimum expectation)

• Understands the importance of a structured approach to problem solving
• Suggests and can justify potential analytical approaches to answering specific questions

Level 2 (Experienced)

• Brings together information from a range of sources
• Helps to break down complex problems and structure work

Level 3

• Leads on breaking down complex problems into more manageable elements
• Leads on structuring analysis with involvement of appropriate experts and stakeholders

Grade 7 and Grade 6

• Takes the lead in working with customers to understand and structure a problem
• Structures problems where requirements are unclear or key information is lacking

Strand 3 - Tools and techniques

Level 2 (Minimum expectation)

• Describes analytical techniques in technical and non-technical terms and gives examples of when to use it
• Suggests sensible approaches to addressing a problem using qualitative or quantitative analytical techniques

Level 2 (Experienced)

• Understands a couple of techniques in depth, discuss their strengths and limitations.
• Makes sensible suggestions on possible techniques, showing awareness of any alternative methods
• Explains principles of a range of techniques to a lay audience
• Demonstrates a wider awareness of various tools, techniques and visualisation approaches

Level 3

• Demonstrates an ability to apply a range of analytical techniques appropriately
• Undertakes research to understand strengths of available tools, possible techniques and selects appropriate approaches
• Recommends and advises on specific OR techniques and knows pros and cons, including limitations

Grade 7 and Grade 6

• Demonstrates awareness of a broader range of techniques and approaches and understands the contexts in which they may be applied
• Acts as a source of expertise on a range of analytical techniques, or know where to direct others
• Onboards new analytical tools and software to improve analysis where appropriate