Required skills

literacy skills to read and understand the organisations procedures own work goals and objectives

planning skills to organise work priorities and arrangements

problemsolving skills to solve routine problems

communication skills to negotiate ework agreement

numeracy skills to negotiate salary

selfmanagement skills to maintain motivation and to seek assistance

technology skills to select appropriate equipment

Required knowledge

key provisions of relevant legislation from all levels of government that may affect aspects of business operations such as

antidiscrimination legislation

ethical principles

codes of practice

privacy laws

OHS

ethical and security issues relating to offsite ework

organisational policy and procedures

roles and responsibilities of offsite worker supervisors and the organisation

barriers to successful offsite working

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

implementing offsite working arrangements

knowledge of ethical and security issues relating to offsite ework

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an actual workplace or simulated environment

access to office equipment and resources

examples of offsite working arrangements

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to 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

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

demonstration of techniques

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of roles and responsibilities of offsite worker

review of evaluation of offsite work processes and systems for their usefulness in assisting work outcomes and recommendations made for improvement

Guidance information for assessment

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

other workplace effectiveness units

Legal and ethical issues relating to off-site work may include:

Employment conditions and agreement may include:

Equipment and technology requirements for off-site work may include:

Supervisory and performance management arrangements may include:

Safe, effective off-site work environment may include: