Assessor Resource

MSMSUP310
Contribute to the development of workplace documentation

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop workplace documentation in response to identified information requirements. Develop covers ‘develop from scratch’ or ‘take existing and improve’.

This unit of competency applies to experienced operators, leading hands, supervisors and similar personnel who are required to determine what needs to be done, develop the existing or new workplace documentation and apply document control.

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

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

Work is governed by established workplace procedures, and extent of authority for drafting/document approval.

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 information need/ deficiency

1.1

Determine the information needs of the organisation

1.2

Evaluate current documentation

1.3

Recognise information need/deficiency

1.4

Discuss information needs with appropriate personnel

1.5

Identify purpose of, and target audience for, documentation

2

Develop workplace documentation

2.1

Specify information need and set/prioritise objectives

2.2

Analyse existing documentation/records for compliance with identified needs

2.3

Develop draft documentation in required format

2.4

Issue draft documentation to appropriate personnel for review

2.5

Edit documentation and amend in accordance with review feedback

2.6

Complete documentation to satisfy the initial identified need/deficiency

2.7

Check document complies with required template and document control procedures

3

Communicate changes to workplace documentation

3.1

Explain need for revised/new documentation to all relevant personnel

3.2

Distribute documentation to all appropriate personnel

3.3

Evaluate effectiveness of documentation.

3.4

Amend documentation if required

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

communicate with other personnel to:

determine the need for and purpose of documentation development and/or amendment

identify specifications and format to be used

identify target audience

communicate and evaluate changes to documentation

identify and evaluate current documentation

convey information clearly and concisely in writing using language and structure suitable for the purpose and target audience

apply procedures for drafting, review and revision of documentation

apply document control.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including those covering:

data systems and data security

record keeping

privacy

intellectual property (IP)

document control and approvals

style guides and standards for documentation

use of internet

relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs)

writing styles, including:

plain or technical English

short/simple sentences, or well developed arguments

dot points or use of paragraphs

appropriate inclusion of graphics

sections and headings or other navigational tools

logical sequencing of information

distinguishing between relevant and peripheral issues

planning, drafting and editing own work.

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

The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from work activities, which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.

A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or practical 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 may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit where the use of real experience is not practicable.

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

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

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Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Identify information need/ deficiency

1.1

Determine the information needs of the organisation

1.2

Evaluate current documentation

1.3

Recognise information need/deficiency

1.4

Discuss information needs with appropriate personnel

1.5

Identify purpose of, and target audience for, documentation

2

Develop workplace documentation

2.1

Specify information need and set/prioritise objectives

2.2

Analyse existing documentation/records for compliance with identified needs

2.3

Develop draft documentation in required format

2.4

Issue draft documentation to appropriate personnel for review

2.5

Edit documentation and amend in accordance with review feedback

2.6

Complete documentation to satisfy the initial identified need/deficiency

2.7

Check document complies with required template and document control procedures

3

Communicate changes to workplace documentation

3.1

Explain need for revised/new documentation to all relevant personnel

3.2

Distribute documentation to all appropriate personnel

3.3

Evaluate effectiveness of documentation.

3.4

Amend documentation if required

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:

document control procedures and style sheets

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

Documentation

Documentation includes one or more of the following:

maintenance logs

non-compliance reports

incidence and accident reports

permits

schematics/process flows/engineering drawings

job cards

SOPs

work instructions

operating manuals

quality procedures

training program contents

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

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

communicate with other personnel to:

determine the need for and purpose of documentation development and/or amendment

identify specifications and format to be used

identify target audience

communicate and evaluate changes to documentation

identify and evaluate current documentation

convey information clearly and concisely in writing using language and structure suitable for the purpose and target audience

apply procedures for drafting, review and revision of documentation

apply document control.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including those covering:

data systems and data security

record keeping

privacy

intellectual property (IP)

document control and approvals

style guides and standards for documentation

use of internet

relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs)

writing styles, including:

plain or technical English

short/simple sentences, or well developed arguments

dot points or use of paragraphs

appropriate inclusion of graphics

sections and headings or other navigational tools

logical sequencing of information

distinguishing between relevant and peripheral issues

planning, drafting and editing own work.

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

The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from work activities, which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.

A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or practical 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 may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit where the use of real experience is not practicable.

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

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.

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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
Determine the information needs of the organisation 
Evaluate current documentation 
Recognise information need/deficiency 
Discuss information needs with appropriate personnel 
Identify purpose of, and target audience for, documentation 

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