Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:36 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:36 AM AWST
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Manage information strategically
Manage information strategically
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCINF606D
CHCINF606D
State Code
D8580
D8580
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/07/2014
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
17/07/2014
Nominal Hours
75
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide education/information about services or programs for the public
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop and implement strategies for collection, verification and use of information to achieve organisation objectives
- 1.1 Use needs of the organisation and its clients as basis for developing information strategies that reflect current relevant legislation
- 1.2 Develop guidelines and strategies based on analysis of current and emerging technology to improving work practices
- 1.3 Identify and analyse factors impacting on strategic development of information technology across the organisation and address in planning
- 1.4 Develop and implement processes for consultation on the application of information technology to achieve goals and outcomes
2. Facilitate strategies for inter-agency information sharing and use
- 2.1 Undertake high level liaison with a range of stakeholders within and outside the organisation and integrate into planning processes
- 2.2 Prepare and disseminate advice to appropriate personnel on legislation and organisation procedures relating to information collection, verification and use
3. Monitor and upgrade organisation's strategic management of information
- 3.1 Identify and implement processes for periodic review of information management to ensure ongoing efficiency and effectiveness
- 3.2 Monitor effectiveness of existing procedures and systems to determine capacity to meet client needs and organisation aims, objectives and standards
- 3.3 Implement required changes where appropriate and as resources permit
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. Add any 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.
Strategic management of information will be carried out within requirements established by:
Agency policy and procedures
Commonwealth and state legislation
Copyright legislation
Established community communication processes
Relevant program standards
High level liaison includes:
Negotiating information sharing arrangements with a range of government, non-government and other service providers required for client, service delivery, or program management
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.
Strategic management of information will be carried out within requirements established by:
Agency policy and procedures
Commonwealth and state legislation
Copyright legislation
Established community communication processes
Relevant program standards
High level liaison includes:
Negotiating information sharing arrangements with a range of government, non-government and other service providers required for client, service delivery, or program management
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditionsThis may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communications systems
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditionsThis may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communications systems
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3173 | CHCINF6B | Manage information strategically | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| J046 | CHC60112 | Advanced Diploma of Disability | Qualification |
| J042 | CHC51812 | Diploma of Family Intake and Support Work | Qualification |
| J194 | HLT43712 | Certificate IV in Optical Technology | Qualification |