Required skills

links between information management systems and the overall vision and objectives of the organisation

information management principles and practices as relevant to the industry context

Required knowledge

information management systems available as relevant to the industry context including current technology and broad costs

planning techniques and processes in relation to information management

copyright moral rights and intellectual property legislation and regulations in relation to how this impacts on information management

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

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

development of an information management plan which supports the vision objectives and current direction of an organisation

knowledge of information management principles practices and systems as they apply to the specific industry context

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the development and implementation of an information management system for a specific industry purposecontextorganisation

interaction with others to reflect the consultation aspects of this unit

assessment over a period of time to reflect the ongoing implementation and monitoring aspects of the unit

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

review of an information management plan developed by the candidate

evaluation of a report prepared by the candidate detailing the ways in which an information management systems was developed and implemented

case studies to assess ability to develop management systems for specific industry contexts

questions and discussion about the information management plan

review of portfolios of evidence

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to plan and develop the system for information management and includes access to information technology

Information management requirements may relate to any aspect of an organisation's operation and management, e.g.:

The purpose for which information is required may relate to:

Sources of information may include:

Methods of collecting information may include:

Analysing data may include:

Dissemination of information may include:

Appropriate systems for information management may include:

Review methods may include: