Assessor Resource

AHCWRK503
Prepare reports

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare comprehensive reports.

This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research material

1.1 Identify and describe the topic of the report

1.2 Determine the sources of information

1.3 Collect and organise information appropriate to the task

2. Evaluate information

2.1 Confirm that information collected is relevant and sufficient to provide a full report

2.2 Seek clarification where information is unclear or difficult to understand and seek assistance if required

2.3 Obtain additional information where available information is inadequate

2.4 Assess information for its validity and reliability and organise into a suitable form to aid decision making

2.5 Confirm that conclusions drawn from relevant information are based on reasoned argument and appropriate evidence

3. Produce a document

3.1 Use language that is applicable to the task and audience

3.2 Organise the document logically, and confirm it is structured and balanced according to purpose, audience and context

3.3 Format the document

3.4 Confirm that conclusions reached reflect the stated objectives of the report

3.5 Complete preparation within the specified timeframe

3.6 Follow enterprise and work health and safety requirements and procedures

4. Deliver a verbal presentation

4.1 Confirm language is applicable to the task and audience

4.2 Use concise and well presented support materials are used in oral presentations

4.3 Allocate sufficient time to allow clear presentation of the desired topic

4.4 Deliver verbal presentation is delivered within a specified time

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify the purpose of the report and verify it with the client

conduct research and compile information

draw conclusions from research supported by reasoned argument and supporting information

make recommendations if required and reference to information and conclusions

produce a correctly formatted report document that uses appropriate language and terminology, is arranged in a logical order, and provides details on information sources and consultation

use industry standard terminology.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

information and research sources

report structure and presentation

public presentation techniques and approaches.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research material

1.1 Identify and describe the topic of the report

1.2 Determine the sources of information

1.3 Collect and organise information appropriate to the task

2. Evaluate information

2.1 Confirm that information collected is relevant and sufficient to provide a full report

2.2 Seek clarification where information is unclear or difficult to understand and seek assistance if required

2.3 Obtain additional information where available information is inadequate

2.4 Assess information for its validity and reliability and organise into a suitable form to aid decision making

2.5 Confirm that conclusions drawn from relevant information are based on reasoned argument and appropriate evidence

3. Produce a document

3.1 Use language that is applicable to the task and audience

3.2 Organise the document logically, and confirm it is structured and balanced according to purpose, audience and context

3.3 Format the document

3.4 Confirm that conclusions reached reflect the stated objectives of the report

3.5 Complete preparation within the specified timeframe

3.6 Follow enterprise and work health and safety requirements and procedures

4. Deliver a verbal presentation

4.1 Confirm language is applicable to the task and audience

4.2 Use concise and well presented support materials are used in oral presentations

4.3 Allocate sufficient time to allow clear presentation of the desired topic

4.4 Deliver verbal presentation is delivered within a specified time

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify the purpose of the report and verify it with the client

conduct research and compile information

draw conclusions from research supported by reasoned argument and supporting information

make recommendations if required and reference to information and conclusions

produce a correctly formatted report document that uses appropriate language and terminology, is arranged in a logical order, and provides details on information sources and consultation

use industry standard terminology.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

information and research sources

report structure and presentation

public presentation techniques and approaches.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and describe the topic of the report 
Determine the sources of information 
Collect and organise information appropriate to the task 
Confirm that information collected is relevant and sufficient to provide a full report 
Seek clarification where information is unclear or difficult to understand and seek assistance if required 
Obtain additional information where available information is inadequate 
Assess information for its validity and reliability and organise into a suitable form to aid decision making 
Confirm that conclusions drawn from relevant information are based on reasoned argument and appropriate evidence 
Use language that is applicable to the task and audience 
Organise the document logically, and confirm it is structured and balanced according to purpose, audience and context 
Format the document 
Confirm that conclusions reached reflect the stated objectives of the report 
Complete preparation within the specified timeframe 
Follow enterprise and work health and safety requirements and procedures 
Confirm language is applicable to the task and audience 
Use concise and well presented support materials are used in oral presentations 
Allocate sufficient time to allow clear presentation of the desired topic 
Deliver verbal presentation is delivered within a specified time 

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