Unit of competency Outline

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Produce texts from notes

Produce texts from notes

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBADM302B
State Code
D0542
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2014
Field of Education
080901 - Secretarial And Clerical Studies
Original Release Date
04/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to take notes from oral or printed sources to produce accurate text.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Take notes
  • 1.1. Prior to commencing the task, identify organisational requirements relating to style, presentation and storage of documents
  • 1.2. Clarify purpose and requirements of text with author/speaker
  • 1.3. Record notes with the required degree of accuracy from appropriate sources
  • 1.4. Clarify meaning and spelling of names or technical terms to ensure accuracy of the notes
  • 1.5. Self-check notes for accuracy
2. Transcribe notes
  • 2.1. Produce text from notes to the required degree of accuracy and to reflect the meaning intended by the author/speaker
  • 2.2. Produce text within designated time lines
3. Edit and revise text
  • 3.1. Self-check final text for accuracy and grammar, and ensure syntax is appropriate for the intended purpose and audience of the text
  • 3.2. Revise, format, name, store and print text in accordance with organisational and task requirements
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.
Purpose may include:
agendas
formal or informal letters
meeting notes
memos
reports
Requirements may include:
summary motions plus meeting summary i.e. minutes
summary record of meetings
summary of verbal instructions
Recording notes with the required degree of accuracy may include:
capturing intended meaning of dictation
complete record
Appropriate sources may include:
at meetings
by telephone
dictation
for multiple speakers
from audio-tapes
from printed matter
in person
those taken
via teleconference
via videoconference
Self-checking notes may include:
checking correlation between source and notes
clarifying names, addresses and specific spelling with information on file
inserting punctuation
reading over notes for meaning
Producing text from notes to the required degree of accuracy may include:
correct grammar
correct spelling
correct use of technical vocabulary
intended meaning
Designated time lines for production of text may include:
organisational time line e.g. agenda or minutes of meeting
time line agreed with supervisor or person requiring text
Self-checking final text may include:
checking grammar
checking intended meaning
checking spelling
Organisational and task requirements may include:
author/speaker instructions
number of copies
organisational format
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:
producing accurate documents from notes that meet the requirements of the author/speaker
using a range of note taking techniques and methods.
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 audio sources for transcription and note taking.
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 authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment
demonstration of techniques.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBWRT301A Write simple documents
other general administration units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C3689 BSBADM302A Produce texts from notes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUL71 BSBADM302 Produce texts from notes Unit of competency