Access and interpret product information

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 SITTTSL202, 'Access and interpret product information'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Access and interpret product information' 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 describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Access product information.

1.1 Identify the sales or operational need for product information.

1.2 Identify and access sources of product information.

1.3 Use a range of methods to obtain information on products.

1.4 Select sources according to commercial agreements and specific needs.

1.5 Source specific product information to meet the sales or operational need.

2. Interpret product information.

2.1 Read and interpret general and specific details about the product and use information to meet the sales or operational need.

2.2 Interpret any special jargon or specifications in product information and accurately apply these to the sales or operational activity.

2.3 Identify and assess any customer, sales or operational risks that relate to the product.

2.4 Record and store information for future use.

3. Update knowledge of products.

3.1 Continuously obtain information to update knowledge of product features.

3.2 Source and access information on current and emerging customer technologies.

3.3 Share new or updated product information with colleagues.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SITTTSL202 appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIT20112 - Certificate II in Tourism
  • SIT31212 - Certificate III in Holiday Parks and Resorts
  • SIT30512 - Certificate III in Guiding
  • SIT31312 - Certificate III in Travel
  • SIT40812 - Certificate IV in Holiday Parks and Resorts
  • SIT40112 - Certificate IV in Guiding
  • SIT30612 - Certificate III in Events
  • SIT60312 - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
  • SIT30112 - Certificate III in Tourism
  • SIT40312 - Certificate IV in Hospitality
  • SIT50312 - Diploma of Hospitality
  • SIT20512 - Certificate II in Holiday Parks and Resorts
  • SIT60313 - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
  • SIT30513 - Certificate III in Guiding
  • SIT40313 - Certificate IV in Hospitality
  • SIT50313 - Diploma of Hospitality

And the skillsets: