Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Appropriate people may include
assessors
colleagues
mentors
supervisors
trainers
Method/s to acquire additional skills may include:
attendance at workshop or demonstration
formal course participation
on-the-job coaching or mentoring
work experience
Experiences relating to business may include:
family responsibilities
study including formal or informal learning
volunteer or recreational experience
work experience
Checklist may include:
personal skills and attributes
practical skills
strengths and weaknesses
Relevant competencies may include:
academic results
interpersonal skills
organisation skills
personal attributes
personal skills e.g. demonstrated leadership, team work
practical skills directly related to a workplace
Types of evidence may include:
academic results including informal studies
personal interests and experiences
previous employment
recreational experiences
volunteer work
work experience
Purpose of evidence may include:
assessment of current competencies
building a picture of personal attributes
documentation of competencies relevant to the workplace
identification of areas for further skill development
identification of strengths and weaknesses
Personal resume may include:
contact details
education and extra curricular activities
past employment and/or volunteer work
personal attributes, skills, strengths
professional development i.e. formal or informal courses undertaken
work experience
work related or personal references

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
documentation of personal strengths and areas for future skill development
documentation of proposed career plan
evidence of current competencies
knowledge of the importance of skills development in career planning terms.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
examples of resumes and career planning resources.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of prioritisation of personal work goals
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of types of evidence and ways of creating portfolios of evidence
review of documentation identifying further skills development needs
analysis of portfolio.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other learning and development units.