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

SIFXIND004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Participate in industry networks

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFXIND004 - Participate in industry networks
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, select, participate in and maintain networks according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. It applies to a wide range of staff within the funeral services industry. 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.

Skills must be demonstrated in funeral services workplace:

using suitable equipment and resources, including:

computers, communication technology and software programs to support networking

sources of industry information

under industry conditions where there is:

interaction with industry networks

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Working in Industry
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 and select appropriate networks.
  • Prioritise workplace networking requirements.
  • Select formal and informal networks relevant to workplace requirements.
       
Element: Participate in relevant networks.
  • Participate in and contribute to networks according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Use effective communication techniques to participate in workplace networks.
  • Access information and other support that can be provided by network.
  • Communicate outcomes of network participation to relevant workplace staff and other personnel as required.
       
Element: Maintain networks.
  • Maintain networks according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Follow communication protocols between different networks and network participants.
       
Element: Identify and select appropriate networks.
  • Prioritise workplace networking requirements.
  • Select formal and informal networks relevant to workplace requirements.
       
Element: Participate in relevant networks.
  • Participate in and contribute to networks according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Use effective communication techniques to participate in workplace networks.
  • Access information and other support that can be provided by network.
  • Communicate outcomes of network participation to relevant workplace staff and other personnel as required.
       
Element: Maintain networks.
  • Maintain networks according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Follow communication protocols between different networks and network participants.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify and select appropriate networks.

1.1 Prioritise workplace networking requirements.

1.2 Select formal and informal networks relevant to workplace requirements.

2. Participate in relevant networks.

2.1 Participate in and contribute to networks according to workplace policies and procedures.

2.2 Use effective communication techniques to participate in workplace networks.

2.3 Access information and other support that can be provided by network.

2.4 Communicate outcomes of network participation to relevant workplace staff and other personnel as required.

3. Maintain networks.

3.1 Maintain networks according to workplace policies and procedures.

3.2 Follow communication protocols between different networks and network participants.

Evidence of the ability to:

select and participate in and maintain at least two different funeral industry networks that are relevant to and support the workplace and specific job role according to time and resource constraints

communicate the utility of network participation to relevant workplace personnel

develop strategies to maintain networking activities.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

purpose and benefits of participation in industry networks, including but not restricted to:

expanding workplace business network

learning about roles, services and resources of other workplaces

learning about roles and resources of other workers

providing advice and information about own workplace services, roles and resources

peer support and review

professional development

maintaining coordination among different workers and workplaces

supporting joint programs or activities

providing information for policy development

formal and informal networks relevant to funeral services industry, including:

interest and support groups

regional, specialist and peak associations

professional bodies and associations

care agencies and hospitals

other workers, particularly those in funeral services industry

contacts in policy and funding bodies

workplace policies and procedures, in regard to industry networks, including but not restricted to:

codes of behaviour

time constraints

resource constraints

use of individual expertise

range of resources that may be used to develop knowledge on funeral services industry, including;

media

unions

industry associations

industry publications

internet

colleagues

supervisors and managers

industry contacts

mentors and advisers

effective communication strategies for developing and maintaining industry networks.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify and select appropriate networks.

1.1 Prioritise workplace networking requirements.

1.2 Select formal and informal networks relevant to workplace requirements.

2. Participate in relevant networks.

2.1 Participate in and contribute to networks according to workplace policies and procedures.

2.2 Use effective communication techniques to participate in workplace networks.

2.3 Access information and other support that can be provided by network.

2.4 Communicate outcomes of network participation to relevant workplace staff and other personnel as required.

3. Maintain networks.

3.1 Maintain networks according to workplace policies and procedures.

3.2 Follow communication protocols between different networks and network participants.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prioritise workplace networking requirements. 
Select formal and informal networks relevant to workplace requirements. 
Participate in and contribute to networks according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Use effective communication techniques to participate in workplace networks. 
Access information and other support that can be provided by network. 
Communicate outcomes of network participation to relevant workplace staff and other personnel as required. 
Maintain networks according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Follow communication protocols between different networks and network participants. 
Prioritise workplace networking requirements. 
Select formal and informal networks relevant to workplace requirements. 
Participate in and contribute to networks according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Use effective communication techniques to participate in workplace networks. 
Access information and other support that can be provided by network. 
Communicate outcomes of network participation to relevant workplace staff and other personnel as required. 
Maintain networks according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Follow communication protocols between different networks and network participants. 

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