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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish a system to review service performance
  2. Analyse performance data
  3. Determine action required

Required Skills

Required skills

highly developed communication skills to

negotiate with clients and others

meet a clients personal needs and to present complex information

seek assistance and expert advice

determine and confirm information using questioning and active listening techniques

liaise with others share information listen and understand

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

numeracy and IT skills to

perform calculations related to achieving required outcomes

use computer applications word processing spreadsheet database specific purpose computer systems to assist in achieving required outcomes

access and update records electronically

access webbased information services

welldeveloped literacy skills to

read and interpret documentation from a variety of sources and record and consolidate relevant related information and write reports

maintain currency of industry products and services knowledge

participate in ongoing formal and informal learning

research and analysis skills for accessing and interpreting relevant information

interpersonal skills

organisational skills including the ability to plan and sequence work

auditing skills

data analysis and interpretation skills

Required knowledge

budgeting requirements and practice

industry market position relative to productline of business

information technology and communications systems

organisation policy and procedures and industry compliance requirements

relevant common law legal systems and procedures

underwriting guidelines and authorities

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

Evidence of the ability to

apply high level analysis and decision making

conduct timely performance reviews

analyse service results and recommend appropriate actions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

competency is demonstrated in the context of the work environment and conditions specified in the range statement either in a relevant workplace or a closely simulated work environment

access to and the use of a range of common office equipment technology software and consumables

access to organisation records

access to organisational policies and procedures

Method of assessment

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

evaluating an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for the unit or a cluster of related units of competency

observing processes and procedures in workplaces

verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills

evaluating samples of work

accessing and validating third party reports

setting and reviewing workplace projects and business simulations or scenarios

Guidance information for assessment


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.

Service performance data may include:

claims rejected

client feedback

client files

complaints

cost

outstanding claims

portfolio results

premium collection

profitability

program lapses

records

renewal rate

response times.