Required skills

literacy skills to review records and recordkeeping frameworks

problemsolving and analysis skills to interpret records management principles and practices

Required knowledge

key provisions of relevant legislation from all forms of government regulations standards and documentation that may affect aspects of business operations such as

AS AGLS Metadata element set

AS Work process analysis for recordkeeping

AS ISO Records management

AS ISO Information and documentation Records management processes Metadata for records Principles

Australian Stock ExchangeASX Principles of Good Corporate Governance

ethical principles

codes of practice

privacy and freedom of information

archives and records legislation

occupational health and safety

organisational business functions structure and culture

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

a report which documents the details of recordkeeping functions and processes within a recordkeeping system and which demonstrates understanding of the requirements of good recordkeeping practices

knowledge of relevant legislation regulations and standards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to examples of records recordkeeping systems and policies

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

assessment of written reports

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

administration units

other recordkeeping units

Purpose of records and recordkeeping systems may include:

Records may include:

Characteristics of records may include:

Purpose of recordkeeping systems may include:

Recordkeeping systems characteristics may include:

Theories and principles of recordkeeping may include:

Environmental context may include:

Factors which may influence present or future needs may include:

Needs of stakeholders, agents and users of records may include:

Theories and principles relating to recordkeeping environment or context may include:

Documentation relating to recordkeeping processes and practices may include: