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SIFIND003A
Participate in industry networks

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to a wide range of staff within the funeral services industry. It requires the application of communication, planning, organisational and interpersonal skills to participate in and maintain networks.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, select, participate in and maintain networks that are relevant to the workplace and specific work role.

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

Prerequisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




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.

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.

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

the identification, selection, participation in and maintenance of industry networks that are relevant to and support the workplace and specific job role and according to time and resource constraints

communication of the utility of network participation to relevant workplace personnel

maintaining networks over an ongoing period; at least a period of several months.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to appropriate computers, communication technology and software programs to support networking

access to sources of industry information

interaction with industry networks.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of candidate:

participating in relevant networks

communicating outcomes of network participation to relevant workplace staff and other personnel

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant workplace policies and procedures and relevant industry networks

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIFIND001B Work effectively in the funeral services industry.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

self-management, planning, interpersonal and organisational skills to participate in and maintain networks

communication skills, including clear and direct communication and active listening and questioning techniques to effectively liaise with others and share information

literacy and numeracy skills to source relevant information.

Required knowledge

workplace policies and procedures

funeral services industry information sources

networks relevant to funeral services industry

social, religious and cultural differences and traditions

stakeholders and structure of funeral services industry.

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.

Networking requirements

may include:

expanding workplace business network

learning about roles, services and resources of other workplaces

learning about roles and resources of other workers

providing advice and information about own workplace services, roles and resources

peer support and review

professional development

maintaining coordination among different workers and workplaces

supporting joint programs or activities

providing information for policy development.

Formal and informal networks may include:

interest and support groups

regional, specialist and peak associations

professional bodies and associations

care agencies and hospitals

other workers, particularly those in funeral services industry

contacts in policy and funding bodies.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

codes of behaviour

time constraints

resource constraints

use of individual expertise.

Communication techniques may include:

informal face-to-face verbal and non-verbal communication

formal verbal presentations

telephone calls

written letters, faxes, emails and memos

formal written reports.

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
Identify and prioritise workplace networking requirements. 
Identify and select formal and informal networks relevant to requirements. 
Participate in and contribute to networks according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Identify and use effective communication techniques to participate in workplace networks. 
Identify and access information and other support that can be provided by network. 
Communicate outcomes of network participation to relevant workplace staff and other personnel as required. 
Maintain networks according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Follow communication protocols between different networks and network participants. 

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