Assessor Resource

MSMSUP309
Maintain and organise workplace records

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to maintain workplace records in paper, electronic or other form. Sample products or materials for testing or quality purposes may also form part of the records system.

This unit of competency applies to personnel who are required to process records, track location of records, apply security controls and respond to requests for information.

Work is governed by established workplace procedures and extent of authority for adjustments and other work activities are defined.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.

This unit of competency applies to all work environments and sectors within the industry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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



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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Identify records to be stored

1.1

Classify records to be maintained in relation to customer requirements, quality system or production requirements

1.2

Identify requirements for completion of workplace records in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Record and collate information ensuring appropriate information and any samples are included in an appropriate manner

2

Maintain filing arrangements

2.1

Identify organisation system for records

2.2

Categorise and file records following workplace conventions

2.3

Deal with obsolete or non-conforming records following workplace procedures

2.4

Identify problems and take appropriate action

3

Respond to information requests

3.1

Interpret requests for information and prioritise

3.2

Locate and provide information requested within required workplace policies and timeframes

3.3

Collate information as required according to procedures

4

Organise file movements

4.1

Identify files to be relocated

4.2

Confirm logistics of relocation

4.3

Ensure files are relocated as organised

4.4

Complete records of movement and file following workplace procedures

5

Maintain security of workplace records

5.1

Identify security requirements for workplace records

5.2

Maintain security arrangements for files

5.3

Notify (any) security breaches to appropriate personnel

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

collate and file information, records and related materials according to record keeping, filing and security requirements

prioritise and respond to requests for information from records and/or files to be relocated

identify and locate records

apply operational knowledge to non-routine problems

complete workplace forms and records

read and interpret procedures, work instructions, forms and records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including those covering:

data systems and data security

record keeping

privacy

intellectual property (IP)

record retention schedules and record destruction procedures.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operations

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include the use of appropriate equipment/systems requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

demonstration of skills

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.


Submission Requirements

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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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Identify records to be stored

1.1

Classify records to be maintained in relation to customer requirements, quality system or production requirements

1.2

Identify requirements for completion of workplace records in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Record and collate information ensuring appropriate information and any samples are included in an appropriate manner

2

Maintain filing arrangements

2.1

Identify organisation system for records

2.2

Categorise and file records following workplace conventions

2.3

Deal with obsolete or non-conforming records following workplace procedures

2.4

Identify problems and take appropriate action

3

Respond to information requests

3.1

Interpret requests for information and prioritise

3.2

Locate and provide information requested within required workplace policies and timeframes

3.3

Collate information as required according to procedures

4

Organise file movements

4.1

Identify files to be relocated

4.2

Confirm logistics of relocation

4.3

Ensure files are relocated as organised

4.4

Complete records of movement and file following workplace procedures

5

Maintain security of workplace records

5.1

Identify security requirements for workplace records

5.2

Maintain security arrangements for files

5.3

Notify (any) security breaches to appropriate personnel

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Records

Records will be specified in the organisation’s record keeping processes and procedures and include one or more of the following:

hard copy, such as documents, images, reports and forms

electronic, such as documents, images, reports, forms, databases and spreadsheets

physical, such as samples of products or materials

Non-routine problems

Non-routine problems must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts to:

determine problems needing action

determine possible fault causes

develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution

follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Non-routine problems are unexpected problems, or variations of previous problems and include one or more of the following:

lost files

misfiling

poor controls

insufficient space/storage facilities

incorrect destruction of records

Operational knowledge includes one or more of the following:

procedures

training

technical information, such as journals and engineering specifications

remembered experience

relevant knowledge obtained from appropriate people

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

collate and file information, records and related materials according to record keeping, filing and security requirements

prioritise and respond to requests for information from records and/or files to be relocated

identify and locate records

apply operational knowledge to non-routine problems

complete workplace forms and records

read and interpret procedures, work instructions, forms and records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including those covering:

data systems and data security

record keeping

privacy

intellectual property (IP)

record retention schedules and record destruction procedures.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operations

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include the use of appropriate equipment/systems requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

demonstration of skills

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.

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
Classify records to be maintained in relation to customer requirements, quality system or production requirements 
Identify requirements for completion of workplace records in accordance with workplace procedures 
Record and collate information ensuring appropriate information and any samples are included in an appropriate manner 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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