Elements and Performance Criteria
- Elements define the essential outcomes
- Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element
- Identify information requirements
- Use appropriate mechanisms to identify information requirements of the community and specific groups
- Collect and maintain current, accurate and comprehensive information on a range of relevant issues and services for the community or group
- Identify gaps or inadequacies in the information base including out-of-date or redundant material
- Address information requirements
- Where possible, access existing information sources to meet individual and community needs
- Implement strategies to address any gaps in meeting current information requirements
- Where new information materials need to be developed, explore and discuss options in consultation with users, colleagues and stakeholders
- Identify implementation requirements in the planning of new information and/or materials
- Identify appropriate formats for the presentation of information to different audiences
- Develop information resources using appropriate technology
- Evaluate and maintain quality information