Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEM16010 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Write reports

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM16010 - Write reports
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to write technical or non-technical reports that include a basic level of analysis and/or research.The term report is used to denote any required written communication that goes beyond a simple recording of facts such as completion of a pro forma shift production schedule.Conclusions and/or recommendations where required are based on prior research or analysis of data. The analysis and conclusions should be consistent with the level of skill and knowledge of an employee working at that level.Where more than a simple level of data research and analysis is necessary to produce information for the report, Unit MEM16009 Research and analyse engineering information should also be selected.For preparation of simple technical reports, unit MEM16014 Report technical information should be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Band: BUnit Weight: 2
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Communication
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify report requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
       
Element: Identify requirements for a written report and confirm with appropriate persons
       
Element: Access information for the report according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Assess information for currency, accuracy and relevance for inclusion in the report
       
Element: Prepare and produce report
  • Develop a structure and outline of the report according to identified report requirements
       
Element: Write the report using terminology appropriate to the reader and established principles of report writing
       
Element: Base findings and conclusions on factual analysis
       
Element: Give recommendations, alternatives/suggestions and supply supporting evidence, as required
       
Element: Apply protocols, conventions and legal requirements related to acknowledgements and intellectual property, where necessary
       
Element: Finalise and distribute report
  • Check the report for accuracy and edit, as required
       
Element: Ensure the completed report is consistent with objectives and requirements
       
Element: Copy and distribute the report and store according to instructions and workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Requirements include one (1) or more of the following:

purpose

expected outcomes

scope and nature

timeframe

required resources

Reports include one (1) or more of the following:

reports types:

accident/injury

equipment report

memo and letter reports

information report

analytical report

report structure:

title page

table of contents

summary

introduction

body (findings and conclusions)

recommendations

references

appendices

glossary

report content:

text

graphs

charts

tables

diagrams

Principles of report writing include one (1) or more of the following:

use of headings, subheadings, sectioning and numbering

objectivity

expression

language and grammar

sentence and paragraph structure

logical ordering and sequencing

summarising and editing

layout and spacing

content relevancy

use of graphics, charts, tables and illustrations

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
 
 
 
Develop a structure and outline of the report according to identified report requirements 
 
 
 
 
Check the report for accuracy and edit, as required 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM16010 - Write reports
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Assessment Record Sheet

MEM16010 - Write reports

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