Required knowledge

data collection methods to support the development of materials

legislation relevant to the subject matter of the presentation

organisational policies and procedures relating to presenting information to the public

principles of animal welfare and ethics

principles of learning for children and adults

range of presentation aids and materials available to support the presentation

range of communication strategies

relevant and current community awareness programs

technical information relevant to the presentation or subject matter

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit Assessors should ensure that candidates can

conduct community consultations to determine needs and expectations

contribute to the developmentimprovement of community awareness programs and associated materials

conduct research and gather materials to develop programs for presentation

use relevant presentation equipment materials and aids

present programs to the community using effective public speaking and communication techniques

gather community feedback and evaluate the delivery of programs

The skills and knowledge required to conduct community awareness programs must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in an animal control and regulation workplace or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions

There must be access to community andor target audiences when delivering presentations as well as the appropriate equipment andor resources to enable one to demonstrate competence

Method of assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated to industry defined standards on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and over a number of assessment activities

The assessment strategy must include practical skills assessment Suggested strategies for this unit are

written andor oral assessment of candidates required knowledge

observed documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidates application of practical tasks

simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions

thirdparty evidence

workplace documentation

portfolio

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands eg literacy and numeracy demands and the needs of particular target groups eg people with disabilities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women people with a language background other than English youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds

Community awareness programs may include:

Reasons for community consultation may include:

Examples of equipment, aids and materials include:

Examples of public speaking techniques include:

Community target audience groups may include: