Required skills

communication skills to present ideas in ways that engage and provoke response and to debate and discuss potentially complex concepts

creative thinking skills to develop responses and new ideas in response to feedback

learning and selfmanagement skills to actively seek feedback and to learn from others

literacy skills to develop and interpret information dealing with complex ideas

Required knowledge

creative and different ways of expressing and communicating ideas and of making an opportunity pitch

different ways in which individuals receive and respond to ideas and information and what influences their response

nature and role of risk taking in the presentation and debate of ideas

role of storytelling in communicating ideas and key storytelling techniques

techniques to tailor comments to particular audiences

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

Evidence of the following is essential

creative and articulate presentations that provoke interest and response

active and confident participation in critical debate and discussion of ideas

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

presentations to others about ideas

discussion and debate with others about ideas

Method of assessment

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

direct observation of candidate participation in presentations and debates

evaluation of candidates skills in responding to new and different communication situations

evaluation of candidate telling a story making a pitch or presenting ideas to complete strangers in different environments eg in a restaurant in the corridor on a bus in a lift

Guidance information for assessment

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

Key themes, messages and positions may relate to:

Different ways of communicating ideas may be:

Individuals may be:

Different techniques to engage, fascinate and involve others may include:

Innovative approaches to communication challenges may involve ability to:

Specific ways to provoke and encourage response may include:

Risks may involve:

Substantiated positions may be positions which are: