Assessor Resource

AURC359350A
Conduct information sessions

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency applies to the following and should be contextualised to the qualification to which it is being applied:

retail, service and repair.

This unit of competency covers the competence required to present technical and other information in structured sessions.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:

presentation of technical and other information in structured sessions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off the job.

The assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available, assessment in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable.

The prescribed outcome must be achieved without direct supervision.

The following should be made available:

a workplace or simulated workplace

situations requiring information sessions

group of persons for the presentation

equipment, information, materials, and tooling

a qualified workplace assessor

technical training information.

Method of assessment

Practical assessments:

plan and conduct information sessions on a range of topics, and include demonstration.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to a presentation

communicate ideas and information to conducting an information session

plan and organise activities for an information session

work with others and in a team by involving team members in the information session

use mathematical ideas and techniques to ensure times are allocated and followed in the information session

establish diagnostic processes which analyse issues raised and recommend solutions during the information session

use workplace technology related to conducting information session

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

adult learning principles

effective presentation techniques

information session planning procedures

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.

Methods

Methods include:

mentoring and training

Information sessions

Information sessions may relate to:

technical information, OHS and enterprise policies or procedures

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

enterprise operating procedures

product manufacturer/component supplier specifications

customer requirements

industry/workplace codes of practice

OHS practices

OHS practices must comply with:

state/territory OHS legislation

award provisions

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Specific need to be met by the information session is confirmed 
Arrangements are made for the time, place and duration of the session 
Equipment, tooling and/or other resources required are organised to be available 
Information is planned to be presented in a logical sequence 
Participants are made aware of the reason for the session and relevance of information being presented 
Information is presented clearly, with demonstration 
Participants are encouraged to raise questions on any aspect of the information session 
Participant reactions to the session are sought and feedback is used to guide future presentation 
Actions required as a result of the session are carried out 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AURC359350A - Conduct information sessions
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

AURC359350A - Conduct information sessions

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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