Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

specifying the style and layout of technical publications

determining the need for amendment action

effective control of technical publication distribution

oral communication

written communication

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

layout content production and use of technical publication style guides

applicable publication standards and systems including ATA and Australian Air publications

copyright legislation

graphics conventions and techniques

desktop publishing software systems

printing methods

binder systems

regulations governing the production amendment custody and distribution of technical publications

version control procedures

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform management activities relating to the production amendment and distribution of technical publications

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The candidate must have access to all materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Specifying style for technical publications

The requirement for publication amendment action

The editing process

Regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures