Elements and Performance Criteria

What may be included in sources of information?
Sources of data may include field work, research materials, published books, academic reports, industry reports, colleagues, computer software, internet, newspapers, journals, industry publications, industry specialists and experts.

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?
OHS requirements may include identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing controls, cleaning, maintaining and storing equipment, appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE including sun protection, safe operation of equipment, correct manual handling, basic first aid, and safety procedures for protection of others.

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

Information and research sources.
Report structure and presentation.
Public presentation techniques and approaches.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

Research material.
Evaluate information.
Produce a document.
Deliver an oral presentation.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.

Essential Assessment Information
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What processes should be applied to this competency standard? There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Through provision of written reports and oral presentations to clients and enterprise personnel. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Through identification of sources of information, and retrieval and collation of data. (3)

Planning and organising activities
In accordance with standard research approaches in line with enterprise procedures and policies. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Through participating in research and the preparation of reports and presentations. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
In compiling and evaluating data for the report. (3)

Solving problems
Through making recommendations based on reasoned argument. (3)

Using technology
Through the use of computers in preparing reports and use in presentations. (3)