Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare comprehensive reports.
This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Research material | 1.1 Identify and describe the topic of the report 1.2 Determine the sources of information 1.3 Collect and organise information appropriate to the task |
2. Evaluate information | 2.1 Confirm that information collected is relevant and sufficient to provide a full report 2.2 Seek clarification where information is unclear or difficult to understand and seek assistance if required 2.3 Obtain additional information where available information is inadequate 2.4 Assess information for its validity and reliability and organise into a suitable form to aid decision making 2.5 Confirm that conclusions drawn from relevant information are based on reasoned argument and appropriate evidence |
3. Produce a document | 3.1 Use language that is applicable to the task and audience 3.2 Organise the document logically, and confirm it is structured and balanced according to purpose, audience and context 3.3 Format the document 3.4 Confirm that conclusions reached reflect the stated objectives of the report 3.5 Complete preparation within the specified timeframe 3.6 Follow enterprise and work health and safety requirements and procedures |
4. Deliver a verbal presentation | 4.1 Confirm language is applicable to the task and audience 4.2 Use concise and well presented support materials are used in oral presentations 4.3 Allocate sufficient time to allow clear presentation of the desired topic 4.4 Deliver verbal presentation is delivered within a specified time |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
identify the purpose of the report and verify it with the client
conduct research and compile information
draw conclusions from research supported by reasoned argument and supporting information
make recommendations if required and reference to information and conclusions
produce a correctly formatted report document that uses appropriate language and terminology, is arranged in a logical order, and provides details on information sources and consultation
use industry standard terminology.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
information and research sources
report structure and presentation
public presentation techniques and approaches.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Work (WRK)