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CHCINM002
Meet community information needs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with community groups and individuals to identify and address their information needs.

This unit applies to work at all levels in a range of community service or health contexts.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Identify information requirements

1.1 Use appropriate mechanisms to identify information requirements of the community and specific groups

1.2 Collect and maintain current, accurate and comprehensive information on a range of relevant issues and services for the community or group

1.3 Identify gaps or inadequacies in the information base including out-of-date or redundant material

2. Address information requirements

2.1 Where possible, access existing information sources to meet individual and community needs

2.2 Implement strategies to address any gaps in meeting current information requirements

2.3 Where new information materials need to be developed, explore and discuss options in consultation with users, colleagues and stakeholders

2.4 Identify implementation requirements in the planning of new information and/or materials

2.5 Identify appropriate formats for the presentation of information to different audiences

2.6 Develop information resources using appropriate technology

3. Evaluate and maintain quality information

3.1 Routinely evaluate adequacy of existing information sources and materials to meet community needs

3.2 Implement strategies to continuously improve effectiveness of information materials and systems

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Identify information requirements

1.1 Use appropriate mechanisms to identify information requirements of the community and specific groups

1.2 Collect and maintain current, accurate and comprehensive information on a range of relevant issues and services for the community or group

1.3 Identify gaps or inadequacies in the information base including out-of-date or redundant material

2. Address information requirements

2.1 Where possible, access existing information sources to meet individual and community needs

2.2 Implement strategies to address any gaps in meeting current information requirements

2.3 Where new information materials need to be developed, explore and discuss options in consultation with users, colleagues and stakeholders

2.4 Identify implementation requirements in the planning of new information and/or materials

2.5 Identify appropriate formats for the presentation of information to different audiences

2.6 Develop information resources using appropriate technology

3. Evaluate and maintain quality information

3.1 Routinely evaluate adequacy of existing information sources and materials to meet community needs

3.2 Implement strategies to continuously improve effectiveness of information materials and systems

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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
 
 
Use appropriate mechanisms to identify information requirements of the community and specific groups 
Collect and maintain current, accurate and comprehensive information on a range of relevant issues and services for the community or group 
Identify gaps or inadequacies in the information base including out-of-date or redundant material 
Where possible, access existing information sources to meet individual and community needs 
Implement strategies to address any gaps in meeting current information requirements 
Where new information materials need to be developed, explore and discuss options in consultation with users, colleagues and stakeholders 
Identify implementation requirements in the planning of new information and/or materials 
Identify appropriate formats for the presentation of information to different audiences 
Develop information resources using appropriate technology 
Routinely evaluate adequacy of existing information sources and materials to meet community needs 
Implement strategies to continuously improve effectiveness of information materials and systems 

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