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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for training
  2. Instruct trainee in task
  3. Check that learning has taken place
  4. Arrange for necessary follow-up training

Required Skills

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by using clear explanations and checking responses to ensure that understanding has taken place

collecting analysing and organising information by breaking the task into components for effective training Theory is matched with practice

planning and organising activities by effectively sequencing demonstrations explanations and practice to maximise learning

teamwork when working with supervisors to ensure that task trained is relevant to job and that trainee has opportunities to use and practise new skills

problemsolving skills by identifying misunderstandings and inadequate skills and finding remedies for them

Required knowledge

questioning and active listening for conveying and clarifying information

basic negotiation skills in relation to other team members

conveying meaning clearly concisely and coherently

basic skills in demonstrating and explaining skills

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

clearly concisely and coherently conveying technical information to an individual client for their specific use

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

observation of training on TWO separate occasions combined with discussion with the trainer about what has been done and their assessment of trainees progress

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of these Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

Method of assessment

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

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


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.

Scope of training may include:

training is provided on a one-to-one basis or to small groups of trainees and may include demonstrations and/or descriptions of procedures.

Target group may include:

this competency applies to skilled workers instructing other workers in a task during routine work.