Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Information is:
specified by the work of the organisation and may include:
basic numerical and statistical data
legislative, organisation, and policy requirements
client data
registries and file records
library materials
financial records
mail
human resources records
asset details
meta-data
Storage of informationmay include:
systems which are internal and external to the organisation
manual and computer files
databases
information systems
records management systems
web sites
Legislation, policy and procedures may include:
Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, standards and guidelines especially relating to privacy, confidentiality, freedom of information, security, fraud control, copyright, intellectual property
government policy
public sector code of ethics
Australian standards such as records management, knowledge management, risk management
the organisation's policies and practices
organisational code of conduct

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPBORD305A Calculate taxes, fees and charges
PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation
PSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systems
PSPGOV306B Implement change
PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity
PSPGOV312A Use workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV313A Compose workplace documents
PSPIM301A Process claims
PSPLAND302A Investigate tenure and land use history
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector
PSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety
PSPPROC302A Undertake basic procurement
PSPREG301A Undertake routine inspections and monitoring
PSPSCI301A Assist with scientific technical support
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of Employability Skills as they relate to this unit
organisation of workplace information in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to information in the public sector
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when organising workplace information
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when organising workplace information, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
organisation of workplace information in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time).
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations.
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
demonstration
observation
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments