Required skills

Reading and writing at a level where basic workplace documents are understood

Clear and precise communication

Interpretation of user manuals

Lowlevel decision making in relation to creating an electronic presentation

Required knowledge

Basic technical terminology in relation to reading help files and prompts

Organisational benchmarks for keyboarding

Different types of presentations formal informal audience types

Presentation pitfalls

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

Assessment must ensure the learner can create format and prepare presentations for distribution and display

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to

PC and printer

Documents detailing organisational style guidepolicy

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Presentations are an important form of communication and marketing used by organisations to convey information presentations may be formal or informal An individual demonstrating this competency will be able to present a set range of data in a simple and direct format using a presentation package

The breadth depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would prepare a person to perform a defined range of activities many of which may be routine and predictable

Assessment must ensure

Applications may include a variety of employment related skills including preparatory access and participation skills broadbased induction skills andor specific workplace skills They may also include participation in a team or work group

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA Section

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment However simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures andor performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills The questioning of team members supervisors subordinates peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICAUB Operate a personal computer

ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer

ICAUB Operate a word processing application

ICAU1129B Operate a word processing application

ICAUB Operate a spreadsheet application

ICAU1130B Operate a spreadsheet application

ICAUB Operate a database application

ICAU1131B Operate a database application

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Demonstrate knowledge by recall in a narrow range of areas

Demonstrate basic practical skills such as the use of relevant tools

Perform a sequence of routine tasks given clear direction

Receive and pass on messages and information

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Tools may include:

Font settings may include:

Objects may include:

Formattingtools

Format

Disk may include but are not limited to:

Printformat may include:

Appropriateperson may include:

User requirements

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