Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 10:20 AM AWST
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Use workplace communication strategies
Use workplace communication strategies
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGEN019
PSPGEN019
State Code
AWV83
AWV83
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the oral and written communication skills required to use workplace communication strategies for interacting with internal and external clients. It includes responding to enquiries, receiving and giving directions, participating in meetings and making presentations in the workgroup.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 under supervision, while performing routine 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. Respond to enquiries
- 1.1 Provide responses to enquiries from staff, the public and other clients or refer the matter.
- 1.2 Use active listening techniques and adapt language and style to address the specific needs of the speaker.
- 1.3 Resolve conflict in a confidential manner or refer difficult situations to others.
- 1.4 Ensure content and method of communication complies with public sector legislation, the organisational code of conduct and ethics standards.
2. Receive and give instructions and directions
- 2.1 Receive, clarify, assess and act upon directions.
- 2.2 Ensure instructions and directions are conveyed clearly and confirm these with the recipient.
- 2.3 Provide feedback.
3. Participate in meetings
- 3.1 Prepare for meeting by reviewing the agenda and other related documents.
- 3.2 Provide input during meeting in accordance with meeting protocol and objectives.
- 3.3 Act with respect and trustbuilding to enhance relationships and meeting outcomes.
4. Make presentations within the workgroup
- 4.1 Prepare and make a work related presentation that is relevant to the audience and logically structured.
- 4.2 Use suitable resources or aids to enhance the presentation if applicable.
- 4.3 Use strategies to engage the listeners.
- 4.4 Obtain feedback to improve future presentations.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C8008 | PSPGOV312A | Use workplace communication strategies | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODX25 | PSPGEN096 | Use workplace communication strategies | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZX1 | PSP30116 | Certificate III in Government | Qualification |