REQUIRED KNOWLEDGEampSKILLS

Knowledge requirements include

research techniques

conventions of report writing

presentation approaches and principles

Skills requirements include

time management skills

research skills

organisation and analysis skills

communication skills

ability to organise materials and to write clearly and logically

presentation skills

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Assessment of performance requirements in the unit should be undertaken in an industry context The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for the unit Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including the Range Statement applicable to the workplace

Overview of assessment requirements

To achieve competency in this unit a person must be able to demonstrate

the ability to carry out all phases of the report writing process from defining the purpose and scope collecting and analysing the information and producing the final product and presenting the results in a formal situation

Critical aspects of evidence

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statement and contexts applicable to the work environment

Deliveryrelationship to other units

This unit may be assessed on its own or it may be assessed with other units that cover related skills and knowledge

Evidence is most relevant when provided through an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for the unit or a cluster of units of competency

Assessment requirements

Method of assessment

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills and other methods as required

Context of assessment

This unit may be assessed in the workplace in an educational institution or in a combination of these two settings

Resources required for assessment

Assessment of this unit of competence requires access to company documents and information systems research tools such as computers and libraries and access to relevant personnel as required by the topic of the report

Purpose may include:

Audience may include:

Scope of the report may include:

Format, style may include:

Range of sources may be:

Appropriate techniques may include:

Methods and equipment may include: