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Create electronic presentations

Create electronic presentations

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBITU302A
State Code
D0785
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/04/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/11/2012
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
28/11/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and produce electronic presentations for speakers, for self access and for online access.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and produce electronic presentations for speakers, for self access and for online access.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to create presentation
  • 1.1 Organise personal work environment in accordance with ergonomic requirements
  • 1.2 Determine purpose, audience and mode of presentation in consultation with content author or presenter
  • 1.3 Identify presentation requirements in terms of supporting documents, transparencies and equipment
  • 1.4 Apply work organisation strategies and energy and resource conservation techniques to plan work activities
2 Create presentation
  • 2.1 Design slides, notes and handout masters to incorporate organisational and task requirements in relation to image and preferred style, avoiding distractions
  • 2.2 Use software functions for consistency of design and layout, to meet identified presentation requirements
  • 2.3 Balance presentation features for visual impact and emphasis
  • 2.4 Use advanced software features to streamline and customise the presentation for different audiences
  • 2.5 Prepare presentations within designated time lines
3 Finalise presentation
  • 3.1 Use manuals, user documentation and online help to overcome problems with design and production
  • 3.2 Check presentation for spelling, consistency in presentation features and style, in accordance with task requirements
  • 3.3 Print presentation materials in accordance with presenter or audience requirements
  • 3.4 Store presentation, in accordance with organisational requirements and exit the application without information loss or damage
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.
Ergonomic requirements may include:
avoiding radiation from computer screens
chair height, seat and back adjustment
document holder
footrest
keyboard and mouse position
lighting
noise minimisation
posture
screen position
workstation height and layout
Mode of presentation may include:
available for browsing by individuals
display on one computer, control from another
online, internet, intranet
conference presentation
self-running presentation
speaker
Presentation requirements may include:
35 mm slides
annotation pen
computer equipment and peripherals for on-screen presentation
data show
digital pointer
handouts
internet access
laptop computer
network access
outlines
overhead projector
overhead transparencies
paper printouts of presentation or slide show
slide projector
speaker notes
video projector/s
world wide web documents
Work organisation strategies may include:
exercise breaks
mix of repetitive and other activities
rest periods
Energy and resource conservation techniques may include:
double-sided paper use
recycling used and shredded paper
re-using paper for rough drafts (observing confidentiality requirements)
using power-save options for equipment
Organisational and task requirements may include:
company colour scheme
company logo
corporate image
music
organisation name, time, date, occasion etc. in header/footer
organisational video clip
Distractions may include:
heavy colour
insufficient colour separation (background to text)
irrelevant animation
multiple transitions
overly busy background
overuse of sound
too many words or pictures per slide
too small fonts
Software functions may include:
backgrounds
colour schemes
creating templates
handout master
importing outlines from other applications
importing images and graphics
notes master
placeholders
slide master
Presentation features may include:
animation
charts
graphics
headlines or titles
illustrations
logos
music
objects
pace
pictures
sound
text content
timing
transitions
video clips
Advanced software features may include:
agenda slides
presentation within a presentation - custom show
Designated time lines may include:
organisational time line e.g. conference deadline requirements
timeline agreed with internal or external client
timeline agreed with supervisor or person requiring presentation
Presentation materials may include:
handouts
outlines
overhead transparencies
paper printouts of presentation/slide show
speaker notes
35 mm slides
world wide web documents
Storing presentations may include:
authorised access
filing locations
organisational policy for backing up files
organisational policy for filing hard copies
security
storage in folders or sub-folders
storage on disk drives, USB, CD-ROM, backup tapes, server
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:
creating at least two electronic presentations
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
access to examples of electronic presentations and style guides.
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 presentation materials
demonstration of techniques
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of word processing software functions.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other business services units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C3663 BSBADM306A Create electronic presentations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WB898 BSBITU302B Create electronic presentations Unit of competency