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

Required Skills

analyse and record information

collect and collate information

communicate effectively

disseminate information

present information

use management information systems to store and retrieve data

write reports

Required Knowledge

information collection collation analysis and display techniques

information evaluation issues accuracy credibility pertinence relevance reliability validity

information storage requirements and methods

organisational reporting procedures

project managementresearch techniques

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

effectively use information systems to facilitate achievement of organisational objectives

author and present reports and submissions

collect analyse and synthesise regulatory information

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or operational or simulated environment

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agencyapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Regulatory information may include:

Potential sources may include:

Other information may include:

Appropriate methods may include:

Analysis may include:

Management information systems may include: