Elements and Performance Criteria
- Communicate verbally
- Active listening skills and questioning techniques are used to clarify issues
- Established communication methods are used for routine and non-routine communications
- Communicate non-verbally
- Non-verbal communication is consistent with verbal communication
- Communicate with clients
- Client needs are addressed, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Confidentiality is observed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Give and receive instructions
- Difficulties and/or problem areas are identified and communicated to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
- Clarification of instructions is sought from appropriate personnel
- Instructions are relayed clearly, concisely and accurately and confirmation is obtained
- Take part in group discussions and informal meetings
- Responses are sought from and provided to other group members in a constructive way
- Views and opinions of individuals or group are obtained, acknowledged and accurately represented to others, as required
- Prepare and process routine written correspondence, notes and records
- Presentation of written documents meets organisational standards of style and accuracy
- Documents are processed to comply with organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements