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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to report technical information to others at a level above the simple retelling of factual information. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with reporting technical information or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents

following instructions

checking and clarifying information

accessing and sorting information/data

assessing information/data for relevance

using terminology and language appropriate to the target audience

structuring and formatting technical information

presenting findings and conclusions based on factual analysis

making recommendations

managing own time

planning and sequencing information

reviewing and editing

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

reporting methods and purposes

structure, style and parts of a short report

correct use of language and expression

techniques for checking and editing

importance and benefits of preparing reports appropriate for the intended audience

referencing and the importance of acknowledging sources

safe work practices and 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.

Report

Reports for this unit are written documents conveying technical information that at a minimum contain a description of the issue being addressed, some discussion and conclusions which may include recommendations. The report may be formal or informal. Examples of the type of reports that could be covered by this unit are:

accident/injury report

equipment purchase report

condition monitoring report

test results

production data

Reports may be in number of formats including:

a standard workplace format

memoranda

written short reports

For the purposes of this unit a report must include:

reference to the scope of the report

justification for any conclusions

references to any authorities or persons responsible for investigations and or conclusions

description of the methodology involved in preparing and analysing the technical information in the report

While the above information must be included this unit does not require report preparation skills to the level required to prepare fully referenced and corroborated academic reports.

Where detailed/complex written reports of this nature are required, Unit MEM16010A (Write reports) should be considered.

Reporting requirements

Purpose, expected outcomes, scope and nature, timeframe, required resources