This unit applies to those who use the internet to maintain currency of workplace skills.This unit applies to those who use the internet to maintain currency of workplace skills.
Not applicable.
1. Identify learning requirements | 1.1 Identify learning requirements 1.2 Seek advice from relevant personnel 1.3 Identify opportunities for undertaking learning development activities 1.4 Develop learning plan |
2. Research learning tools available online | 2.1 Identify existing online learning tools 2.2 Research and evaluate other relevant online learning tools |
3. Undertake learning | 3.1 Implement learning plan 3.2 Identify opportunities in the workplace to apply new learning 3.3 Follow coaching or mentoring advice in work activities |
4. Monitor learning effectiveness | 4.1 Determine suitable assessment mode 4.2 Review outcomes of assessment 4.3 Undertake peer assessment 4.4 Assess feedback from peer assessment, individuals and colleagues 4.5 Identify further learning requirements |
Required skills
analytical skills to:
determine learning requirements and skill gaps
review assessment outcomes
communication skills to:
give and receive feedback
seek advice
learning skills to undertake online learning
literacy skills to interpret online information about training requirements, company policies and procedures
planning and organisational skills to organise learning-related activities
research skills to find online learning tools
technical skills to:
access the internet
use a web browser.
Required knowledge
basic knowledge of:
current and future industry trends
legislation and statutory requirements
online training tools
principles and techniques of measuring performance and self-assessment
relevant competency standards and assessment processes
organisational training policies, plans and procedures
overview knowledge of:
methods to identify and prioritise required learning needs
systems and processes to direct required learning.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: use online learning tools to gain knowledge and skills to meet client requirements maintain currency of skills within the workplace. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: the internet to use online learning tools appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment for people with special needs. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: verbal or written questioning on knowledge of online learning tools review of candidate’s development plan outlining learning requirements. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Learning requirements may include: | learning due to new software or upgrades maintaining currency of skills within industry. |
Relevant personnel may include: | coach or mentor external consultants, teachers or trainers peers, work colleagues, team or enterprise supervisor or training manager training development officer or assessor. |
Learning development activities may include: | career planning and development coaching, mentoring or supervision formal internal or external training provision informal internal training provision personal study work experience, exchange or opportunities workplace skills assessment. |
Online learning tools may include: | bookmarking systems content management systems (CMS) and annotation systems knowledge-based repositories networked learning online books and manuals online tutorials weblogs (blogs), wikis, podcasting, syndicated feeds and collaboration tools. |
Assessment may include: | offline exams online exams. |
Peer assessment may include: | external assessment review of outcomes. |
Feedback may include: | formal and informal performance appraisals obtaining comments from clients, supervisors and colleagues online feedback results receiving guidance, technical support and information to assist performance workplace assessment. |
General ICT
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.