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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Contribute to the development of educational and information strategies
  2. Plan and organise public presentations
  3. Conduct public presentation with appropriate media
  4. Evaluate presentations
  5. Contribute to the development of educational and information strategies
  6. Plan and organise public presentations
  7. Conduct public presentation with appropriate media
  8. Evaluate presentations

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

communicating information

organising

interpreting feedback

assessing own performance

planning

keeping records of schedules and costings

Required Knowledge

adult education principles

child education principles

strategies for retaining group interest in presentations

operating audiovisual and other equipment

preparing educational aids including overhead transparencies

presentation techniques

subject matter of presentation

cultural diversity

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to

conduct public educational presentations

apply presentation style appropriate to audience

organise and use equipment and training aids effectively

use comprehensive evaluation and reporting skills

Context of assessment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken within the context of the local government framework Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including the Range of Variables applicable to the workplace environment

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments

Resource implications

Access to equipment such as

overhead projector and other presentation aids

appropriate computer software

if simulated case study access to mock audience


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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Equipment and materials for presentations may include:

audiovisual

models

photographs

film

Required resources may include:

suitable venue

stationery for audience to take notes

refreshments for the audience and speakers

security passes for visitors

Characteristics of audience may include:

ethnic, cultural and linguistic background

age

gender

Audience may include:

schools and TAFE groups

local community organisations

Difficult situations that may occur may include:

complaints from the audience

lack of audience attentiveness, including talking, arriving late and leaving during the presentation

illness of an audience member

equipment failure

Feedback and evaluation may be conducted through:

happy sheets

surveys and questionnaires regarding aspects of the presentation, venue, speakers and content of material supplied

interviews and personal follow up with audience members after the presentation

comments and feedback from observers

self-reflection

Relevant personnel and stakeholders may include:

community groups or other audience members

supervisors

public relations or marketing department

community development department