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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Student contact may be: | In personBy phoneIn writingElectronically (internet) |
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Information required by the student may include: | Current or topical informationSet topics or project work (e.g. school assignments)Frequently requested informationReference queries |
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Sources of information independently accessed by students may include: | School collection or remote sources of information (e.g. searching for known items, use of catalogue system)Catalogues - digital and manualOn-line resources and other databasesBrochures, pamphlets, promotional materialsClassroom collections |
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Alternative sources of information may include: | School resource centresInternet repositoriesLibraries (public, private, corporate, school, university etc)Museums, galleries and archivesGovernment departments (local, state and federal), agencies or shopfrontsBusinesses and corporationsCommunity advisory organisations or bureaus |
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Key questions may include: | Where are the most likely sources of additional information?Is the information relevant?Does the information answer the question?Is the information sufficient?Is the too much information?Does the information inform the student's conclusions? |
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Support students to extendtheirresearch skills may include: | Discussion of alternative sources of informationAssisting students to evaluate their own effortsOffering alternative viewpointsIntroducing new technologiesValuing students' efforts through specific positive commentsAssisting students to evaluate information |
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Reference tools and equipment may include: | Catalogues - digital and manualComputers with internet accessFiling cabinets |
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Access constraints may include: | CostOrganisation policy (e.g. school policy on accessing specific topics, use of internet)Access restrictions to required informationAvailability of other assistance (e.g. access to a teacher-librarian)Ethical considerationsCopyright |
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Appropriate format for information may depend on: | The preferred format of the teacher/class/school policyStudent ageEducational background or general knowledgeCultural language backgroundLanguage, literacy and numeracy needsPhysical and intellectual disabilities |
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