Assessor Resource

BSBINS304
Process and maintain information resources

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to locate, check, record, store and maintain multimedia, digital and print-based information.

The unit applies to individuals working in a library and information services context who are responsible for processing and maintaining information resources, generally under supervision and within established procedures.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

process and maintain three different information resource according to established procedures

organise and place eight items using safe manual handling techniques.

In the process of the above, the candidate must

apply a basic knowledge of classification systems and techniques for processing and maintaining information resources.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

standard methods of organising and arranging materials, equipment and information, including:

arrangements designed to facilitate access to materials and information

common classification systems and formats

basic information technology security procedures

organisational policies and procedures including:

processing

storage

repair

maintenance

disposal

replacement of damaged items

protective and security devices for materials in different formats

work health and safety requirements, including safe manual-handling techniques

types of damage and deterioration for information, and different protection and storage options.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

industry-current equipment and classification systems

information resources to be processed and maintained

organisational policies and procedures

special purpose tools, equipment and materials relevant to performance evidence

relevant industry software packages relevant to performance evidence.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

process and maintain three different information resource according to established procedures

organise and place eight items using safe manual handling techniques.

In the process of the above, the candidate must

apply a basic knowledge of classification systems and techniques for processing and maintaining information resources.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

standard methods of organising and arranging materials, equipment and information, including:

arrangements designed to facilitate access to materials and information

common classification systems and formats

basic information technology security procedures

organisational policies and procedures including:

processing

storage

repair

maintenance

disposal

replacement of damaged items

protective and security devices for materials in different formats

work health and safety requirements, including safe manual-handling techniques

types of damage and deterioration for information, and different protection and storage options.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

industry-current equipment and classification systems

information resources to be processed and maintained

organisational policies and procedures

special purpose tools, equipment and materials relevant to performance evidence

relevant industry software packages relevant to performance evidence.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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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
Label and protect information resources and apply security measures 
Check outsourced shelf-ready items for processing according to organisational procedures 
Identify details of information resources according to organisational procedures and processing systems 
Identify issues with processing systems and procedures and report to relevant stakeholders 
Check and organise information resources for arrangement and classification 
Arrange and shelve resources according to required classification order and organisational requirements 
Identify and follow safety procedures when handling resources 
Check resources for correct arrangement and report missing or damaged resources 
Undertake basic maintenance and minor repairs of damaged resources and refer unresolved repairs to supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

BSBINS304 - Process and maintain information resources
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