Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUACOM006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and conduct a public awareness program

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUACOM006 - Plan and conduct a public awareness program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to develop awareness in the local community about public safety and an understanding of an organisation's services, facilities and activities. It includes planning and conducting public awareness and information presentations; visiting facilities or specific locations of interest; evaluating and/or reviewing presentations and demonstration activities; storing resources and completing records.The unit is applicable to personnel who are required to take an active community engagement and education role.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Community Safety
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan public awarenessand information presentation
  • Details of audience requirements are confirmed to ensure the presentation meets client expectations
       
Element: Objectives of the presentation and respective roles of those involved are determined in consultation with relevant personnel
       
Element: Presentation is structured to meet the needs of the audience, anticipated questions and subject matter to be presented
       
Element: Subject matter is clarified to confirm information is current and accurate
       
Element: Equipment, aids and resources for the audience are identified and organised
       
Element: Conduct public awarenessandinformation presentation
  • Information is accurate, culturally appropriate and is presented clearly and logically
       
Element: Aids and equipment are used to help the audience understand the information being presented
       
Element: Presentations are conducted using recognised principles of group learning appropriate to audience characteristics
       
Element: Feedback from audience and observers is used to assist in assessment of performance and program content
       
Element: Publications suitable to audience and sources of additional information are provided
       
Element: Questions asked are answered and supplemented with relevant information
       
Element: Queries outside area of responsibility or expertise are referred to relevant area and/or personnel
       
Element: Conduct visits to facilitiesandspecific locations of interest
  • Facilities, locations and/or equipment are prepared, prior to demonstration or tour to promote a positive public image, to meet organisational standards and Work, Health and Safety/Occupational Health and Safety (WHS/OHS) guidelines
       
Element: Information given is accurate and provides comprehensive coverage of the facility, its location and equipment being discussed and/or demonstrated
       
Element: Store resources and complete records
  • Equipment and resources are stored, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Records of presentations and/or demonstrations are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
       
Element: Evaluateand review presentations and demonstrations
  • Improvements to own delivery of presentations are sought and recorded
       
Element: Recommendations for improvement to presentations and/or demonstrations and associated resources are made to relevant personnel
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Details of audience requirements are confirmed to ensure the presentation meets client expectations 
 
 
 
 
Information is accurate, culturally appropriate and is presented clearly and logically 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Facilities, locations and/or equipment are prepared, prior to demonstration or tour to promote a positive public image, to meet organisational standards and Work, Health and Safety/Occupational Health and Safety (WHS/OHS) guidelines 
 
Equipment and resources are stored, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
Improvements to own delivery of presentations are sought and recorded 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUACOM006 - Plan and conduct a public awareness program
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