Application
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | |
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify information needs and sources | 1.1 The information needs of individuals/teams are determined and the sources are identified 1.2 Information held by the organisation is reviewed to determine suitability and accessibility 1.3 Plans are prepared to obtain information which is not available or accessible within the organisation |
2. Collect and analyse information | 2.1 Collection of information is timely and relevant to the needs of individuals/teams 2.2 Information is in a formal suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination 2.3 Information is analysed to identify relevant trends and developments in terms of the needs for which is was acquired |
3. Use management information systems | 3.1 Management information systems are used to store and retrieve data for decision making 3.2 Technology available in the work area/organisation is used to manage information 3.3 Recommendations for improving the information system are submitted to designated persons/groups |
4. Record and support information | 4.1 The results of information gathering, analysis and synthesis are reported within specified time frames and to the standard defined by the organisation 4.2 The results of information gathering, analysis and synthesis are reported so they can be inputs to policy development and organisation decision making 4.3 Information which is gathered is disseminated to appropriate personnel within the specified timeframe |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
analyse record information collect and collate information communicate effectively disseminate information present information use management information systems to store and retrieve data |
Required Knowledge |
analysis and display techniques information collection, collation information evaluation issues information storage requirements and methods reporting procedures of the organisation |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Establish an effective information system which facilitates achievement of organisational objectives Consistency in performance Evidence will need to be collected over time in a range of actual and/or simulated management contexts. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Evidence will need to be collected over time in a range of actual and/or simulated information management contexts Specific resources for 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 |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
Range Statement
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Presentation of information may include | routine and complex reports and submissions briefing notes ministerials proposals project plans articles and promotional material |
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 data bases observation |
Collection methods may include | indexing linking sorting comparing categorising integrating |
Evaluation of information issues may include | credibility reliability validity accuracy pertinence relevance |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.