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Manage business document design and development

Manage business document design and development

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBADM506
State Code
AUI66
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish standards for the design and production of organisational documents and to manage document design and production processes to ensure agreed standards are met.It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who require well-developed skills in the use of a range of software packages. They use these skills to establish, document and implement consistent standards of document design within an organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish documentation standards
  • 1.1 Identify organisational and legislative requirements for information entry, storage, output, and quality of document design and production
  • 1.2 Evaluate organisation’s present and future information technology capability in terms of its impact on document design and production
  • 1.3 Identify types of documents used and required by organisation
  • 1.4 Establish documentation standards and design tasks for organisational documents in accordance with information, budget and technology requirements
2 Manage template design and development
  • 2.1 Ensure standard formats and templates suit the purpose, audience and information requirements of each document
  • 2.2 Ensure document templates enhance readability and appearance, and meet organisational requirements for style and layout
  • 2.3 Test templates, obtain organisational and user feedback, and make amendments as necessary to ensure maximum efficiency and quality of presentation
3 Develop standard text for documents
  • 3.1 Evaluate complex technical functions of software for their usefulness in automating aspects of standard document production
  • 3.2 Match requirements of each document with software functions to allow efficient production of documents
  • 3.3 Test macros to ensure they meet the requirements of each document in accordance with documentation standards
4 Develop and implement strategies to ensure the use of standard documentation
  • 4.1 Prepare explanatory notes for the use of standard templates and macros using content, format and language style to suit existing and future users
  • 4.2 Develop and implement training on the use of standard templates and macros and adjust the content and level of detail to suit user needs
  • 4.3 Produce, circulate, name and store master files and print copies of templates and macros in accordance with organisational requirements
5 Develop and implement strategies for maintenance and continuous improvement of standard documentation
  • 5.1 Monitor use of standard documentation templates and macros, and evaluate the quality of documents produced against documentation standards
  • 5.2 Review documentation standards against the changing needs of the organisation, and plan and implement improvements in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0555 BSBADM506B Manage business document design and development Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCF07 BSBOPS501 Manage business resources Unit of competency