Required skills

communication skills to consult with practitioners staff members customers and others to elicit relevant information for analysis

literacy skills to read and interpret nature of record content functions and problems

problemsolving and analysis skills to apply rules of classification

self management skills to accurately record metadata

Required knowledge

construction and use of language in the organisation in relation to recordkeeping past and present

key provisions of relevant legislation regulations from all forms of government 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

general principles and processes of records management and records management systems such as

systems of control

records continuum theory

mandate and ownership of business process

organisational business functions structure and culture

organisational policies strategies and procedures particularly those relating to records access and security

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

translating elements of a functional analysis to a coherent logical multilevel scheme of terms appropriate to the organisational context

consistently analysing and classifying usage of descriptive terms in detail

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an actual workplace or simulated environment

access to office equipment and resources

access to examples of records recordkeeping system and policies

access to workplace reference materials such as procedural manuals and company policy

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

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

demonstration of techniques

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

review of methodology prepared for the validation process

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of general principles and processes of recordkeeping systems

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 knowledge management units

Examining the work of an organisation may include review of:

Other relevant materials and documents may include:

Classification may be organised by:

Draft classification scheme should include:

Methodology for the validation process may include:

Final report may include:

Appropriate individual or body for review may include: