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.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Undertake industry research | 1.1 Use sources of information to research industry developments and their impact on current work practices 1.2 Collect information on the role and significance of information or cultural industries to local communities 1.3 Identify similarities and differences between industry organisations 1.4 Consolidate understanding of the roles of relevant peak professional associations and industry bodies |
2 Source and apply information about trends | 2.1 Source and monitor information about key issues and trends and investigate their impact on the industry 2.2 Research current and emerging technologies and their potential application in the workplace 2.3 Source and monitor information about career opportunities and employment conditions 2.4 Organise and store collected information in an easily accessible format 2.5 Discuss and share information about key issues and trends, and emerging technologies with colleagues |
3 Research industry structures and operations | 3.1 Source information about different industry structures and operations 3.2 Analyse underpinning philosophies and funding models of different industry sectors and link to service provision 3.3 Identify and source information about legislation that affects relevant industry sectors 3.4 Review information on professional ethics and codes of practice for relevant industry sectors |
Evidence of the ability to:
source, assess and evaluate a range of information for the relevant industry sector
explain value and principles of relevant industry sector, and how they relate to funding and service delivery
recognise legislation relevant to the workplace and ethical issues
identify major industry trends and technology developments
identify a career path.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
identify sources of information on library and information services and/or cultural industry sectors of museums and galleries
outline historical development of relevant industry sectors
explain underpinning values, principles and philosophies of the relevant industry sectors
identify legislation and ethical practices impacting the relevant industry sectors
outline career opportunities and career pathways in the relevant industry sectors
discuss current trends within the relevant industry sectors and the potential impacts and opportunities they present
explain the nature, role and functions of relevant major professional associations or industry bodies
discuss employee and employer obligations.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Library – Industry Capability field of work and include access to:
current sources of industry information
appropriate technology to undertake research and prepare documents.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.