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

PUAFIR405A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect, analyse and provide regulatory information (adapted from PUACOM003A (Police))

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR405A - Collect, analyse and provide regulatory information (adapted from PUACOM003A (Police))
Description This unit covers the competency required to collect, analyse and provide information to support the achievement of the organisation's objectives in emergency management.This unit covers the competency required to collect, analyse and provide information to support the achievement of the organisation's objectives in emergency management
Employability Skills Not applicable.
Learning Outcomes and Application Not applicable.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
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: Identify regulatory information needs and sources
  • The information needs of individuals/managers are determined and the sources are identified
  • Information held by the organisation is reviewed to determine suitability and accessibility
  • Plans are prepared to obtain information which is not available or accessible within the organization
       
Element: Collect and analyse regulatory information
  • Collection of information is timely and relevant to the needs of individuals/managers
  • Information is in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination
  • Information is analysed to identify relevant trends and developments in terms of the needs for which it was acquired
       
Element: Use management information systems
  • Management information systems are used to store and retrieve data for decision making
  • Technology available in the work area/organisation is used to manage information
  • Recommendations for improving the information system are submitted to designated persons/groups
       
Element: Record and support regulatory information
  • The results of information gathering, analysis and synthesis are reported within specific time frames and to the standards defined by the organisation
  • The results of information gathering, analysis and synthesis are reported and used to inform policy development and organisation decision-making
  • Information which is gathered is disseminated to appropriate personnel within the specified timeframe
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Critical aspects of evidence

It is essential that competence in this unit is demonstrated in:

the effective use of the information system to facilitate achievement of organisational objectives

authoring and presenting reporting and submissions

an ability to collect, analyse and synthesise regulatory information

Interdependent assessment of units

Pre-requisite units:

Nil

Co-requisite units:

Nil

Underpinning knowledge

information collection, collation, analysis and display techniques

information evaluation issues

information storage requirements and methods

reporting procedures of the organisation

project management/research techniques

Underpinning skills

communicate effectively

collect and collate information

analyse record information

present information

disseminate information

use management information systems to store and retrieve data

Resource implications

No special requirements.

Consistency of performance

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

Context of assessment

Evidence of competent performance should be obtained by observing an individual in an information management role within the workplace or operational or simulated environment.

Critical aspects of evidence

It is essential that competence in this unit is demonstrated in:

the effective use of the information system to facilitate achievement of organisational objectives

authoring and presenting reporting and submissions

an ability to collect, analyse and synthesise regulatory information

Interdependent assessment of units

Pre-requisite units:

Nil

Co-requisite units:

Nil

Underpinning knowledge

information collection, collation, analysis and display techniques

information evaluation issues

information storage requirements and methods

reporting procedures of the organisation

project management/research techniques

Underpinning skills

communicate effectively

collect and collate information

analyse record information

present information

disseminate information

use management information systems to store and retrieve data

Resource implications

No special requirements.

Consistency of performance

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

Context of assessment

Evidence of competent performance should be obtained by observing an individual in an information management role within the workplace or operational or simulated environment.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

Not applicable.

Regulatory information may include

acts regulations, codes and guidelines

standards

building codes

dangerous goods codes

planning requirements.

ministerial or cabinet policy and guidelines documents

Presentation of information may include

routine and complex reports and submissions

briefing notes, ministerials

proposals, project plans

articles and promotional material

coronial inquiries

annual reports

royal commissions

Management information systems may include

computers

communication channels

records management

procedures

manuals

protocol

legislation, guidelines and awards

organisational, legal and policy materials

client information

market trends

registries and file records

library

financial records

basic statistical information

personnel resources

Analysis may include

application of statistical methods

mathematical calculations

critical analysis

problem solving

Collection techniques may include

research

surveys

literature search

interviews

databases

observation

Collection methods may include

indexing

linking

sorting

comparing

categorising

integrating

Evaluation of information issues may include

credibility

reliability

validity

accuracy

pertinence

relevance

Regulatory information may include

acts regulations, codes and guidelines

standards

building codes

dangerous goods codes

planning requirements.

ministerial or cabinet policy and guidelines documents

Presentation of information may include

routine and complex reports and submissions

briefing notes, ministerials

proposals, project plans

articles and promotional material

coronial inquiries

annual reports

royal commissions

Management information systems may include

computers

communication channels

records management

procedures

manuals

protocol

legislation, guidelines and awards

organisational, legal and policy materials

client information

market trends

registries and file records

library

financial records

basic statistical information

personnel resources

Analysis may include

application of statistical methods

mathematical calculations

critical analysis

problem solving

Collection techniques may include

research

surveys

literature search

interviews

databases

observation

Collection methods may include

indexing

linking

sorting

comparing

categorising

integrating

Evaluation of information issues may include

credibility

reliability

validity

accuracy

pertinence

relevance
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
The information needs of individuals/managers are determined and the sources are identified 
Information held by the organisation is reviewed to determine suitability and accessibility 
Plans are prepared to obtain information which is not available or accessible within the organization 
Collection of information is timely and relevant to the needs of individuals/managers 
Information is in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination 
Information is analysed to identify relevant trends and developments in terms of the needs for which it was acquired 
Management information systems are used to store and retrieve data for decision making 
Technology available in the work area/organisation is used to manage information 
Recommendations for improving the information system are submitted to designated persons/groups 
The results of information gathering, analysis and synthesis are reported within specific time frames and to the standards defined by the organisation 
The results of information gathering, analysis and synthesis are reported and used to inform policy development and organisation decision-making 
Information which is gathered is disseminated to appropriate personnel within the specified timeframe 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR405A - Collect, analyse and provide regulatory information (adapted from PUACOM003A (Police))
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUAFIR405A - Collect, analyse and provide regulatory information (adapted from PUACOM003A (Police))

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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