List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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:
access, search and present information from at least three different databases.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
adopt search techniques to source information in response to a range of customer needs
use current industry systems and equipment
respond to multiple and varied information requests.
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:
role of databases in context of the information services industry
scope and type of databases available to information services providers
features of commonly used databases, including:
bibliographic information
downloadable records
full text availability
thesaurus or subject authority
differences between database and internet searching
relevant copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation relevant to the use of information from databases.
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:
technology and databases to support information searching
special purpose tools, equipment, materials and 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.