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ICTDBS501
Monitor and improve knowledge management system

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and improve a knowledge management system.

It applies to individuals who are knowledge engineers required to support and maintain an existing knowledge management system.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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. Investigate the knowledge management system

1.1 Review the structure of the existing knowledge management system, and develop an understanding of its operation

1.2 Interview the client and staff to determine information requirements

1.3 Identify frequently requested information

1.4 Create a structure for organising that information

1.5 Document the structure and forward to the appropriate person for approval

2. Create a knowledge management system

2.1 Retrieve the identified information

2.2 Organise information to follow the approved structure

2.3 Document the information structure

3. Distribute and monitor knowledge management system documentation

3.1 Distribute knowledge management system documentation to the client and staff

3.2 Gather feedback from the client and staff, and incorporate into improving systems and processes

3.3 Monitor the use of the knowledge management system to determine its effectiveness

3.4 Make changes to the knowledge management system

3.5 Make knowledge management system documentation available

3.6 Implement and monitor process improvements

Evidence of the ability to:

monitor existing knowledge management systems

implement strategies to improve a new, or existing, knowledge management system.

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:

outline current practices for information management within an organisation

identify the information sources available within an organisation

recognise current knowledge management systems

explain database structures and their construction

outline procedures for monitoring and reviewing knowledge managements systems.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the database field of work, and include access to:

industry software packages

organisational databases

information requirements

information repositories

current knowledge management system(s).

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.


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. Investigate the knowledge management system

1.1 Review the structure of the existing knowledge management system, and develop an understanding of its operation

1.2 Interview the client and staff to determine information requirements

1.3 Identify frequently requested information

1.4 Create a structure for organising that information

1.5 Document the structure and forward to the appropriate person for approval

2. Create a knowledge management system

2.1 Retrieve the identified information

2.2 Organise information to follow the approved structure

2.3 Document the information structure

3. Distribute and monitor knowledge management system documentation

3.1 Distribute knowledge management system documentation to the client and staff

3.2 Gather feedback from the client and staff, and incorporate into improving systems and processes

3.3 Monitor the use of the knowledge management system to determine its effectiveness

3.4 Make changes to the knowledge management system

3.5 Make knowledge management system documentation available

3.6 Implement and monitor process improvements

Evidence of the ability to:

monitor existing knowledge management systems

implement strategies to improve a new, or existing, knowledge management system.

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:

outline current practices for information management within an organisation

identify the information sources available within an organisation

recognise current knowledge management systems

explain database structures and their construction

outline procedures for monitoring and reviewing knowledge managements systems.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the database field of work, and include access to:

industry software packages

organisational databases

information requirements

information repositories

current knowledge management system(s).

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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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
Review the structure of the existing knowledge management system, and develop an understanding of its operation 
Interview the client and staff to determine information requirements 
Identify frequently requested information 
Create a structure for organising that information 
Document the structure and forward to the appropriate person for approval 
Retrieve the identified information 
Organise information to follow the approved structure 
Document the information structure 
Distribute knowledge management system documentation to the client and staff 
Gather feedback from the client and staff, and incorporate into improving systems and processes 
Monitor the use of the knowledge management system to determine its effectiveness 
Make changes to the knowledge management system 
Make knowledge management system documentation available 
Implement and monitor process improvements 

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