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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for session
   • Specific need to be met by the information session is confirmed
   • Arrangements are made for the time, place and duration of the session
   • Equipment, tooling and/or other resources required are organised to be available
   • Information is planned to be presented in a logical sequence
2. Present session
   • Participants are made aware of the reason for the session and relevance of information being presented
   • Information is presented clearly, with demonstration
3. Follow up outcomes of session
   • Participants are encouraged to raise questions on any aspect of the information session
   • Participant reactions to the session are sought and feedback is used to guide future presentation
   • Actions required as a result of the session are carried out

Required Skills

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to a presentation communicate ideas and information to conducting an information session plan and organise activities for an information session work with others and in a team by involving team members in the information session use mathematical ideas and techniques to ensure times are allocated and followed in the information session establish diagnostic processes which analyse issues raised and recommend solutions during the information session use workplace technology related to conducting information session

Required knowledge

Knowledge of adult learning principles effective presentation techniques information session planning procedures

Evidence Required

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	It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of presentation of technical and other information in structured sessions
Context of and specific resources for assessment	The underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off the job The assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience If workplace conditions are not available assessment in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable The prescribed outcome must be achieved without direct supervision The following should be made available a workplace or simulated workplace situations requiring information sessions group of persons for the presentation equipment information materials and tooling a qualified workplace assessor technical training information
Method of assessment	Practical assessments plan and conduct information sessions on a range of topics and include demonstration
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

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.
Methods	Methods include: mentoring and training
Information sessions	Information sessions may relate to: technical information, OHS and enterprise policies or procedures
Information/documents	Information/documents may include: enterprise operating procedures product manufacturer/component supplier specifications customer requirements industry/workplace codes of practice
OHS practices	OHS practices must comply with: state/territory OHS legislation award provisions

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