Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FWPCOR2202, 'Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Plan and prepare for workplace communication

1.1 Identify and follow site, legal and organisational requirements relevant to communicating in the workplace.

1.2 Identify modes of communication relevant to job task.

1.3 Access communication equipment and systems relevant to the work site.

1.4 Identify codes of practice and relevant guidelines for effective workplace communication.

2. Carry out oral communication

2.1 Listen to and follow verbal instructions.

2.2 Speak clearly and clarify information using questions.

2.3 Engage in and maintain verbal communication with others to assist flow of work activities.

2.4 Take, confirm and pass on messages.

2.5 Use communication equipment effectively.

2.6 Participate in simple meeting processes, following agreed procedures.

3. Carry out visual and aural communication

3.1 Read and respond to workplace signs.

3.2 Use hand signals effectively, in line with organisational requirements.

3.3 Listen and respond to aural signals.

4. Complete written documentation

4.1 Complete workplace documents clearly and accurately.

4.2 Use approved forms, formats and technology, to record and report information.

5. Maintain work relationships

5.1 Communicate cooperatively and effectively with others.

5.2 Share relevant workplace information with co-workers.

5.3 Provide assistance to and seek assistance from co-workers to achieve work goal.

5.4 Respect individual, social and cultural differences.

5.5 Clarify contradictions and uncertainties to ensure effective communications and productive relationships.


Qualifications and Skillsets

FWPCOR2202 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FWP30516 - Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products
  • FWP30416 - Certificate III in Wood Panel Products
  • FWP20116 - Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
  • FWP10116 - Certificate I in Forest and Forest Products
  • FWP20416 - Certificate II in Wood Panel Products
  • FWP20216 - Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage
  • FWP30816 - Certificate III in Woodmachining
  • FWP20716 - Certificate II in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture
  • FWP20316 - Certificate II in Sawmilling and Processing
  • FWP30116 - Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management
  • FWP30216 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
  • FWP20516 - Certificate II in Timber Manufactured Products
  • FWP30916 - Certificate III in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture
  • FWP30716 - Certificate III in Sawdoctoring
  • FWP30316 - Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing
  • FWP20616 - Certificate II in Timber Merchandising